Texas Special District Local Laws Code 3875.037 – Roadways, Parks, Other Public Areas
(a) The board by rule may regulate the private use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas within the district. To the extent the rules of the district conflict with a rule, order, ordinance, or regulation of a county or municipality with jurisdiction in the district’s territory, the rule, order, ordinance, or regulation of the county or municipality controls. The rules may provide for the safe and orderly use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas or facilities.
(b) The board may require a permit for a parade, demonstration, celebration, entertainment event, or a similar nongovernmental activity in or on the public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas or facilities. The board may charge a fee for the permit application and for public safety or security services in an amount the board considers necessary.
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 3875.037
- 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.
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The board may require a permit or franchise agreement with a vendor, concessionaire, exhibitor, or similar private or commercial person or organization for the limited use of the area or facilities on terms and conditions and on payment of a permit or franchise fee the board may impose.