Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 11.205 – Official Nonprofit Partner
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(a) The commission shall designate a single nonprofit partner as the official nonprofit partner of the department, unless the commission determines in writing that no nonprofit partner is capable of effectively implementing the goals of this section.
(b) The official nonprofit partner must be dedicated to meeting department goals.
Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 11.205
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The official nonprofit partner may accept gifts, grants, and donations to further department goals, including a gift, grant, or donation made in the name of the department.
(d) The official nonprofit partner may use state money to acquire property or engage in construction activities only if that acquisition or construction is consistent with the department’s conservation and recreation priorities outlined in the plan developed under § 11.104.
(e) The official nonprofit partner may organize and manage accounts for local nonprofit partners or other organizations to benefit a specific state park or other sites under the department’s jurisdiction.
(f) The commission by rule shall establish:
(1) guidelines under which the official nonprofit partner may solicit and accept sponsorships from private entities; and
(2) best practices under which the partner may engage in activities under this section.