Texas Special District Local Laws Code 1001.110 – Gifts and Endowments
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(a) The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust or otherwise and administered by the board for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or provision prescribed in writing by the donor that is not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
(b) The board may establish a foundation or nonprofit corporation for the purposes of this section.
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 1001.110
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- 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