Texas Government Code 1509.213 – Public Purpose
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 1509.213
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
The acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, or equipment by a municipality of property or a facility for lease or rental to the United States for use in performing a federal governmental function in the municipality or at or near and relating to a toll bridge of the municipality is a public purpose and a proper municipal function, regardless of whether the toll bridge or the federal facility relating to the bridge is located inside or outside the municipal boundaries.