(a) In this section, “hotel” means a building in which members of the public obtain sleeping accommodations for consideration. The term includes a motel.
(b) The board of trustees of an independent school district may not impose taxes, issue bonds, use or authorize the use of school district employees, use or authorize the use of school district property, money, or other resources, or acquire property for the design, construction, renovation, or operation of a hotel.

Terms Used In Texas Education Code 11.178

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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

(c) The board of trustees of an independent school district may not enter into a lease, contract, or other agreement that:
(1) obligates the board to engage in an activity prohibited by Subsection (b); or
(2) obligates the use of district employees or resources in a manner prohibited by Subsection (b).

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