Texas Local Government Code 377.071 – General Powers of District
(a) A district may:
(1) perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the district’s powers;
(2) accept a grant or loan from a:
(A) department or agency of the United States;
(B) department, agency, or political subdivision of this state; or
(C) public or private person;
(3) acquire, sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, including a development project, under terms and conditions determined by the district;
(4) employ necessary personnel; and
(5) adopt rules to govern the operation of the district and its employees and property.
(b) A district may contract with a public or private person to:
(1) plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate a development project; or
(2) perform any other act the district is authorized to perform under this chapter.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 377.071
- 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
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- 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
(c) A district may not levy an ad valorem tax.