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2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.018. Payment by Comptroller

Sec. 21.018.  PAYMENT BY COMPTROLLER.  The comptroller shall pay or cause to be paid the principal on bonds as they mature and the interest as it becomes payable.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 17.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.019. Duties Enforceable

Sec. 21.019.  DUTIES ENFORCEABLE.  The performance of the official duties of the comptroller may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 17.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.020. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 21.020.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The commission may provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds.  The department may sell these bonds and use the proceeds to retire the outstanding bonds issued under this chapter, including interest accrued on outstanding bonds, or the department may exchange refunding bonds for outstanding bonds, including accrued interest.  The issuance of the refunding bonds, their maturity, the rights of the bondholders, and the duties of the department with respect to refunding bonds are governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to the original bonds, to the extent they are applicable and by refunding statutes of general application not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.021. Bonds Negotiable Instruments

Sec. 21.021.  BONDS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.  The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.022. Bonds Not Taxable

Sec. 21.022.  BONDS NOT TAXABLE.  Bonds issued under this chapter, income from the bonds, and profit made on their sale are free from taxation within this state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.023. Authorized Investments

Sec. 21.023.  AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.  Bonds issued under this chapter are legal and authorized investments for:
(1)  banks;
(2)  savings banks;
(3)  trust companies;
(4)  building and loan and savings and loan associations;
(5)  insurance companies;
(6)  fiduciaries;
(7)  trustees;
(8)  guardians;  and
(9)  sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions and public agencies of the state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.024. Security for Deposit of Funds

Sec. 21.024.  SECURITY FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.  Bonds issued under this chapter, when accompanied by all appurtenant unmatured coupons, are lawful and sufficient security for all deposits of funds of the state or of a city, town, village, county, school district, or other political subdivision or agency of the state, at the par value of the bonds.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter A. Texas Park Development Bonds › Section 21.025. Mutilated, Lost, or Destroyed Bonds

Sec. 21.025.  MUTILATED, LOST, OR DESTROYED BONDS.  The department may provide for the replacement of a mutilated, lost, or destroyed bond.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.101. Texas Park Development Fund

Sec. 21.101.  TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND.  (a)  The Texas Park Development Fund, referred to as the "development fund," is created pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section 49-e, of the Texas Constitution.
(b)  Proceeds derived from the sale of Texas Park Development Bonds shall be deposited in the development fund.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.102. Use of Development Fund

Sec. 21.102.  USE OF DEVELOPMENT FUND.  The department may use the development fund only for:
(1)  acquiring state park sites from the United States or any of its agencies, agencies of the state, or any other person;
(2)  improving, developing, beautifying, and equipping acquired park sites;  and
(3)  paying expenses incurred in issuing bonds.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.103. Acquiring Park Sites

Sec. 21.103.  ACQUIRING PARK SITES.  (a)  Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, the department may acquire park sites, including property already devoted to public use, by purchase, condemnation, or other manner.
(b)  Except as provided in Subchapter O of Chapter 22 of this code, no real property of the state or a political subdivision of the state may be acquired without its consent.
(c)  The department shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner prescribed by general law, including the provisions of Section 13.305 of this code.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1809, ch. 736, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.104. Contracts Authorized

Sec. 21.104.  CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED.  The department may contract with any state or federal agency or with any other person to accomplish the functions prescribed by Sections 21.102(1) and (2).
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (H.B. 1422), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.105. Interest and Sinking Fund

Sec. 21.105.  INTEREST AND SINKING FUND.  The Texas park development bonds interest and sinking fund, referred to as the "interest and sinking fund," is created to be used exclusively for:
(1)  paying the principal of Texas Park Development Bonds as they mature;
(2)  paying the interest on the bonds as it comes due;  and
(3)  paying exchange and collection charges in connection with the bonds.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.106. Credits to Interest and Sinking Fund

Sec. 21.106.  CREDITS TO INTEREST AND SINKING FUND.  (a)  Accrued interest received in the sale of bonds, net income received from entrance or gate fees to state park sites, and income from investments of the development fund and the interest and sinking fund shall be credited to the interest and sinking fund. A portion of the net income from the sale of conservation permits authorized by Chapter 43 of the Parks and Wildlife Code may be credited to the interest and sinking fund.
(b)  In the resolution authorizing a series of bonds, the commission may appropriate from the proceeds of the sale of bonds an amount which, together with accrued interest received, is sufficient to pay interest coupons coming due during the fiscal year in which the bonds are sold and to establish appropriate reserves.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.1061. Report to Bond Review Board

Sec. 21.1061.  REPORT TO BOND REVIEW BOARD.  The commission shall file with the Bond Review Board a report on the performance of the interest and sinking fund and the development fund.  The board shall review the reports filed by the commission under this section to assess the performance of the funds in repaying bonds issued under this chapter.  The filing dates and the contents of the reports must comply with any rules adopted by the board.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 4, Sec. 13.04, eff. Aug. 22, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.363, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.107. Additional Transfers

Sec. 21.107.  ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS.  (a)  If the amount credited to the sinking and interest fund at the end of the fiscal year is insufficient to pay the interest coming due and the principal maturing on bonds for the next fiscal year, the comptroller shall transfer from the first money coming into the treasury, not otherwise appropriated by the constitution, an amount stipulated in the certification of the director as is necessary to pay the interest and principal on the bonds.
(b)  The director shall certify the amount required to be stipulated by Subsection (a) of this section as of August 15 of each fiscal year.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.108. Interest and Sinking Fund: Final Transfer

Sec. 21.108.  INTEREST AND SINKING FUND:  FINAL TRANSFER.  After all bonds have been paid, the balance of the interest and sinking fund shall be transferred to the state parks account.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.109. Transfers Required

Sec. 21.109.  TRANSFERS REQUIRED.  The state comptroller shall make any transfer required by this chapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.110. Investment of Funds

Sec. 21.110.  INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.  (a)  The department may invest the development fund and, in making the investments, is governed by the provisions of Chapter 401, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967.
(b)  The department may invest the interest and sinking fund only in direct obligations of the United States or in obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21 - Texas Park Development Fund › Subchapter B. Funding Provisions › Section 21.111. Entry Fees to Parks

Sec. 21.111.  ENTRY FEES TO PARKS.  (a)  The department, wherever feasible may charge and collect an entrance fee to state park sites.
(b)  Income derived from the fees required by this section, less expenses incurred in collecting the fees, shall be deposited in a special fund with the comptroller. The amounts deposited are net income.
(c)  If any state park site includes a public beach on the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico, extending from the line of mean low tide to the line of vegetation, over which the public has acquired a right of use or easement to or over the area by prescription or dedication or has retained a right by virtue of continuous right in the public, no entrance or gate fee may be charged to persons desiring to enter or to leave the public beach area, so long as the persons do not enter any other portion of the park for which an entrance or gate fee is charged.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1211, ch. 456, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1975;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 17.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.001. Definitions

Sec. 21A.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Fund" means the centennial parks conservation fund established under Section 49-e-1, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(2)  "Trust company" means the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.002. Administration and Management of Fund

Sec. 21A.002.  ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FUND.  (a)  The centennial parks conservation fund is a trust fund held outside the treasury by the trust company and administered by the department for the purpose of the creation and improvement of state parks.
(b)  The trust company shall hold and invest the fund, taking into account the purposes for which the money in the fund may be used. The overall objective for the investment of the fund is to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of the fund.
(c)  The expenses of managing the fund and its assets shall be paid from the fund.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter and Section 49-e-1, Article III, Texas Constitution, money in the fund may not be used for any other purpose.
(d)  In managing the assets of the fund, through procedures and subject to restrictions the trust company considers appropriate, the trust company may acquire, exchange, sell, supervise, manage, or retain any kind of investment that a prudent investor, exercising reasonable care, skill, and caution, would acquire or retain in light of the purposes, terms, distribution requirements, liquidity requirements, and other circumstances of the fund then prevailing, taking into consideration the investment of all the fund assets rather than a single investment.  The fund may be invested with the state treasury pool and may be pooled with other state assets for purposes of investment.
(e)  The department shall provide the trust company with a cash flow forecast at least annually, and more frequently as appropriate, to ensure the trust company is able to satisfy the objectives specified by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.003. Request for Distribution

Sec. 21A.003.  REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION.  The department may request from the trust company a distribution from the fund for the purpose of acquiring real property in this state for the creation and improvement of publicly accessible state parks.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.004. Required Approval of Acquisition

Sec. 21A.004.  REQUIRED APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION.  (a)  The department must submit to the Legislative Budget Board a request for approval of a proposed acquisition of real property under this chapter before the property is acquired.
(b)  A request to the Legislative Budget Board under this section shall be considered approved on the 30th day after the date the request is submitted unless the request is approved or disapproved before that date.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.005. Prohibited Expenditures

Sec. 21A.005.  PROHIBITED EXPENDITURES.  Money in the fund may not be used:
(1)  to pay salaries, employee benefits, costs associated with employee benefits, or administration, operating, or program costs of the department; or
(2)  for the maintenance or operation of state parks.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.006. Expenditures Subject to Audit

Sec. 21A.006.  EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO AUDIT.  All expenditures by the department under this chapter are subject to audit by the state auditor.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 21A - Centennial Parks Conservation Fund › Section 21A.007. Strategic Plan

Sec. 21A.007.  STRATEGIC PLAN.  The department shall include in each strategic plan submitted under Section 2056.002, Government Code, a report on each acquisition funded using money in the fund during the two-year period preceding the date on which the department submits the plan.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (S.B. 1648), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.021. Jurisdiction

Sec. 22.021.  JURISDICTION.  (a)  The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b)  The original boundaries of the park include the land located in Armstrong and Randall counties and described in the deed executed by Fred A. Emery and wife to Texas State Parks Board, July 28, 1933, and recorded in Volume 69, pages 347 through 350, of the deed records of Randall County.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.022. Powers of Department

Sec. 22.022.  POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The department may:
(1)  fix entrance fees for admission to the park;
(2)  fix charges to be collected from patrons of the park;
(3)  execute grazing leases covering all or part of the park land;
(4)  grant concessions in the park;
(5)  make improvements in the park;  and
(6)  execute any other contracts necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)  Improvements may include the construction of dams to impound water to form a lake or lakes for recreational and other conservation purposes within the park.  Before constructing any dam or lake, the commission must obtain permits required by law from the Texas Water Rights Commission.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.023. Disposition of Income

Sec. 22.023.  DISPOSITION OF INCOME.  The department shall use the income derived from leases, royalties, and operation of the park necessary for maintaining, improving, and operating the park.  The unexpended income at the end of the biennium shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 29, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.024. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 22.024.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  The department may issue bonds necessary for the construction of improvements in the park.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.025. Interest on Bonds

Sec. 22.025.  INTEREST ON BONDS.  Interest on the bonds may not exceed six percent per year, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard bond interest tables currently in use by insurance companies and investment houses, excluding from the computation the amount of any premium to be paid on redemption of any bonds prior to maturity.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.026. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 22.026.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  The bonds may mature, serially or otherwise, not more than 40 years from the date of their issuance.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.027. Redemption Before Maturity

Sec. 22.027.  REDEMPTION BEFORE MATURITY.  The department may fix the price, terms, and conditions for redemption of the bonds before maturity in the authorizing proceedings.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.028. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 22.028.  SALE OF BONDS.  The bonds may be sold, at public or private sale, at a price and under terms determined by the department to be the most advantageous terms reasonably obtainable.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.029. Pledge of Income

Sec. 22.029.  PLEDGE OF INCOME.  The department may irrevocably pledge the rents, revenues, and income from the improvements financed by the bonds and from any other revenue-producing facilities or properties of the park, including the fees collected for admission to the park, to the payment of the interest on and the principal of the bonds and may enter into agreements regarding the imposition of charges and the collection, pledge, and disposition of revenue.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.030. Right to Issue Additional Bonds

Sec. 22.030.  RIGHT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS.  In pledging the rents, revenues, and income, the department may expressly reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds then being issued.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.031. Additional Security for Bonds

Sec. 22.031.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS.  (a)  If, after reasonable effort, the department is unable to sell the bonds, the bonds may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien on the land and property comprising the park, or any part of it, after the department has obtained written approval of the governor.
(b)  The governor may not give his approval under this section until he has obtained the advice and consent of the Legislative Budget Board.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.032. Form of Bonds

Sec. 22.032.  FORM OF BONDS.  The department may prescribe the form, conditions, and details of the bonds in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.033. Refunding of Bonds

Sec. 22.033.  REFUNDING OF BONDS.  (a)  A bond issued by the department under a law of this state which is payable from any part of the revenues of a revenue-producing facility or property of Palo Duro Canyon State Park may be refunded or refinanced by the department under this subchapter.
(b)  The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to a refunding bond.
(c)  In the same authorizing proceedings, the department may refund or refinance any bond issued under this subchapter and combine all refunding bonds and any new bonds to be issued into one or more issues or series and may provide for the subsequent issuance of additional parity bonds under terms and conditions set out in the authorizing proceedings.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.034. Employment of Personnel

Sec. 22.034.  EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.  The department may employ engineers, attorneys, and fiscal agents or financial advisors necessary in the issuance or refunding of bonds.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.035. Approval by Attorney General

Sec. 22.035.  APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  (a)  The bonds and all records relating to their issuance must be submitted to the attorney general for examination prior to delivery.
(b)  The attorney general shall approve the bonds if he finds that they have been issued in accordance with the constitution and this subchapter and that they will be binding special obligations of the department.
(c)  Bonds approved by the attorney general must be registered by the comptroller of public accounts.
(d)  After approval and registration, the bonds are incontestable.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.036. Payment of Interest and Expenses

Sec. 22.036.  PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND EXPENSES.  The department may set aside amounts from the proceeds of the sale of a bond issue for:
(1)  the payment of interest anticipated to accrue during the construction period;
(2)  a deposit into the reserve for the interest and sinking fund to the extent prescribed in the authorizing proceedings;  and
(3)  payment of attorney's fees, engineer's fees, and expenses of the issuance and sale of bonds, including the fees of fiscal agents or financial advisors.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.037. Legal Investments

Sec. 22.037.  LEGAL INVESTMENTS.  (a)  Bonds issued under this subchapter are legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, and guardians, and for the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political corporations and subdivisions of the state.
(b)  The bonds are eligible to secure the deposit of the public funds of the state, cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political corporations and subdivisions of the state.
(c)  The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.038. Negotiable Instruments

Sec. 22.038.  NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.  Bonds issued under this subchapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter C. Palo Duro Canyon State Park › Section 22.039. Debt Against the State

Sec. 22.039.  DEBT AGAINST THE STATE.  Nothing in this subchapter creates a debt against the state or binds the state in any way except as to the mortgage of the land and property comprising the Palo Duro Canyon State Park and as to the pledge of the rents, revenue, and income from the park.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.051. Jurisdiction

Sec. 22.051.  JURISDICTION.  (a)  The Jim Hogg Memorial Park is under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b)  The original boundaries of the park include approximately 180 acres, formerly a part of the General Joseph L. Hogg homestead in Cherokee County.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.052. Historical Improvements

Sec. 22.052.  HISTORICAL IMPROVEMENTS.  To the extent possible, the department shall maintain a replica of the original Hogg home and the grounds adjacent to the residence.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.053. Improvements

Sec. 22.053.  IMPROVEMENTS.  The department may repair or construct facilities for recreational and park purposes at the park and may work in conjunction with other governmental agencies for this purpose.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.054. Sale and Use of Timber

Sec. 22.054.  SALE AND USE OF TIMBER.  (a)  The department may use timber cut from the land in the park to repair or construct improvements.
(b)  The department may sell timber from the land in the park to finance the construction or repair of improvements.
(c)  Timber must be selectively cut for sale or use under the supervision of the Texas Forest Service.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.055. Sale of Iron Ore

Sec. 22.055.  SALE OF IRON ORE.  (a)  The department may sell iron ore in place located in the park.  The department may grant all rights necessary for the development of the iron ore to the purchasers of the iron ore.
(b)  The presiding officer, on behalf of the department, may execute and deliver the necessary instruments to convey the iron ore in place to the purchasers.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 51, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.056. Competitive Bids

Sec. 22.056.  COMPETITIVE BIDS.  (a)  Timber and iron ore may be sold on competitive bids only.  The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service for the sale of timber and of the department for the sale of iron ore.  The department must approve the contract for sale of timber.
(b)  The Texas Forest Service shall keep on file the bids for timber sale.  The bids are public records.  Copies of the bids shall be given to the department.
(c)  The department shall keep on file the bids for the sale of iron ore.  The bids are public records.
(d)  The Texas Forest Service may reject any or all bids for timber sale and readvertise for new bids.  The department may reject any or all bids for iron ore sale and readvertise for new bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.057. Advertising for Bids

Sec. 22.057.  ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.  (a)  The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of timber.  The department shall advertise for the sale of iron ore.
(b)  The sale must be advertised for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Cherokee County.
(c)  The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the sale and the time and place for receiving bids.
(d)  The first advertisement must be at least 10 days before the date of receiving bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.058. Regulations

Sec. 22.058.  REGULATIONS.  The department shall adopt regulations, forms, and contracts for the sale of iron ore and protection of the income produced from the sale.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter D. Jim Hogg Memorial Park › Section 22.059. Disposition of Funds

Sec. 22.059.  DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.  Money received from the sale of timber or iron ore from the land in the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 43, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.071. Improvements

Sec. 22.071.  IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The department may construct and repair improvements to be used for recreational and park purposes in Huntsville State Park, including dams to impound water and form reservoirs or lakes.
(b)  The department may cooperate with other governmental agencies in making the improvements.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.072. Permit for Dam

Sec. 22.072.  PERMIT FOR DAM.  A dam may not be constructed until a permit has been obtained from the Texas Water Rights Commission.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.073. Sale and Use of Timber

Sec. 22.073.  SALE AND USE OF TIMBER.  (a)  The department may use timber cut from land in the park to repair or construct improvements.
(b)  The department may sell timber from land in the park to finance the construction or repair of improvements and dams.
(c)  Timber must be selectively cut for sale or use under the supervision of the Texas Forest Service.
(d)  The amount of timber sold may not exceed $250,000.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.074. Competitive Bids

Sec. 22.074.  COMPETITIVE BIDS.  (a)  Timber may be sold on competitive bids only.  The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service and then approved by the department.
(b)  All bids shall be kept on file by the Texas Forest Service and are public records.  Copies of the bids shall be furnished to the department.
(c)  The Texas Forest Service may reject any or all bids and readvertise for new bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.075. Advertising for Bids

Sec. 22.075.  ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.  (a)  The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Walker County.
(b)  The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the timber sale and the time and place for receiving bids.
(c)  The first advertisement must be at least 10 days before the date of receiving bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter E. Huntsville State Park › Section 22.076. Disposition of Funds

Sec. 22.076.  DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.  Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter F. Goliad State Park › Section 22.081. Jurisdiction

Sec. 22.081.  JURISDICTION.  Goliad State Park, including the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace and the Mission of San Rosario, is under the jurisdiction of the department.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter F. Goliad State Park › Section 22.082. General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace

Sec. 22.082.  GENERAL IGNACIO ZARAGOZA BIRTHPLACE.  (a)  The department may care for and protect the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza and shall designate the site as the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace.
(b)  The site originally accepted by the state includes approximately two acres, described as lots 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 in Block X, La Bahia Townsite, in Goliad County.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter F. Goliad State Park › Section 22.083. Mission of San Rosario

Sec. 22.083.  MISSION OF SAN ROSARIO.  (a)  The department shall care for the grounds of the Mission of San Rosario as a suitable and appropriate memorial and shall enclose the mission grounds with an appropriate and substantial park fence.
(b)  The original boundaries of the mission consist of the surface title of 4.77 acres of land in the County of Goliad, Texas, said 4.77 acres of land, more or less, being the following described parcel of land:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument in the Southeast Right-of-Way line of State Highway No. 12, same being a R/W marker for said Highway, and being 50 ft. at right angles from the center line of said Highway, and marked Sta. 914/00;
THENCE South 39 deg. 36 min. West, with right-of-way fence, 295.9 ft. to a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE South 56 deg. 02 min. East, at 148.0 ft. an iron pipe, at 350.0 ft. a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE South 32 deg. 08 min. East, at 69.9 ft. an iron pipe, at 193.3 ft. a tack in cedar post at 241.4 ft. a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE North 83 deg. 35 min. East, 193.4 ft. to a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE North 17 deg. 46 min. East, at 109.7 ft. an iron pipe, at 227.3 ft. a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE North 43 deg. 17 min. West, at 116.8 ft. an iron pipe, at 240.5 ft. a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;
THENCE North 57 deg. 21 min. West, at 193.3 ft. an iron pipe, at 356.3 ft. a concrete monument for corner of this present survey;  same being a highway R/W marker for said Highway for extra width in R/W and also marked Sta. 914/00;
THENCE North 49 deg. 55 min. West, with Highway R/W line, 34.9 ft. to the place of beginning;
Containing Four and 77/100 (4.77) acres of land and all being out of Maria de Jesus de Leon Survey, Abstract 21, Goliad County, Texas.
Said 4.77 acres of land, more or less, being the land conveyed to the County of Goliad by William J. O'Connor on July 15, 1935, as shown by deed of such date duly recorded in Volume 77, Page 565, of the Deed Records of Goliad County, Texas, on July 17, 1935, and to which reference is here made for all pertinent purposes.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter F. Goliad State Park › Section 22.084. Improvements

Sec. 22.084.  IMPROVEMENTS.  The department may construct, maintain, and repair historical and recreational structures and facilities in the park.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter F. Goliad State Park › Section 22.085. Reversion of Title; Mineral Reservation

Sec. 22.085.  REVERSION OF TITLE;  MINERAL RESERVATION.  (a)  If the state ceases to use the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace or the Mission of San Rosario as park land, all right, title, and interest shall revert to Goliad County.
(b)  All minerals under the land accepted as the Mission of San Rosario are excepted from any conveyance to the state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter G. Mission San Francisco De Los Tejas State Park › Section 22.091. Facilities; Park Site

Sec. 22.091.  FACILITIES;  PARK SITE.  (a)  The department may construct and repair facilities for recreational and other appropriate purposes at Mission San Francisco de los Tejas State Park.
(b)  The original boundaries of the park include portions of Hardy Ware Survey, Abstract 1240, situated on the N side of Highway No. 21, about 21 miles NE from the City of Crockett, and being the same tracts of land conveyed to the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, more particularly described by the following deeds, to-wit:
Deed from Mrs. Kittie A. Cook, surviving widow of T. S. Cook, deceased, dated October 16, 1939, recorded in Book 200, page 533, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas;
Deed from Southern Pine Lumber Company, dated September 20, 1935, recorded in Book 170, page 367, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas;
Deed from Mrs. Kittie A. Cook, surviving widow of T. S. Cook, deceased, dated February 1, 1935, recorded in Book 166, page 141, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas;
Deed from C. H. Callaway, Trustee, dated January 3, 1935, recorded in Volume 164, page 543, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter G. Mission San Francisco De Los Tejas State Park › Section 22.092. Timber Sale

Sec. 22.092.  TIMBER SALE.  (a)  The department may sell timber from land in the park and may use timber of the park to repair or construct improvements in the park.
(b)  Timber may be cut for salvage purposes only or under good forestry practices with the advice of the Texas Forest Service.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter G. Mission San Francisco De Los Tejas State Park › Section 22.093. Competitive Bids

Sec. 22.093.  COMPETITIVE BIDS.  (a)  Timber may be sold on competitive bids only.  The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service and then approved by the department.
(b)  All bids shall be kept on file by the Texas Forest Service and are public records.
(c)  The Texas Forest Service may reject any or all bids and readvertise for new bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter G. Mission San Francisco De Los Tejas State Park › Section 22.094. Advertising for Bids

Sec. 22.094.  ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.  (a)  The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Houston County.
(b)  The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the timber sale and the time and place for receiving bids.
(c)  The first advertisement must be at least 10 days before the date of receiving bids.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter G. Mission San Francisco De Los Tejas State Park › Section 22.095. Disposition of Funds

Sec. 22.095.  DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.  Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 45, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter I. Hueco Tanks State Park › Section 22.111. Control

Sec. 22.111.  CONTROL.  The department has control of Hueco Tanks State Park and shall improve, preserve, restore, and protect the land and property in the park.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter I. Hueco Tanks State Park › Section 22.112. Acceptance of Gifts

Sec. 22.112.  ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.  The department may accept gifts for constructing, building, advertising, or creating the park, including gifts for public exhibition that relate to the history of the park or the state.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Parks and Wildlife Code › Title 3 - Parks › Chapter 22 - State Parks › Subchapter I. Hueco Tanks State Park › Section 22.113. Title to Park

Sec. 22.113.  TITLE TO PARK.  The title of the land known as Hueco Tanks in El Paso County is in the name of the state and is subject to limitations, conditions, and exceptions made by the former owners and approved by the department or the department's predecessor.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.