Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 11. PUBLIC SAFETY |
Subtitle B. COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY |
Chapter 351. COUNTY JAILS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Subchapter G. JAIL DISTRICT |
Sec. 351.135. GENERAL POWERS
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To carry out this subchapter, the district may:
(1) apply for, accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loans, and other funds available from any source;
(2) enter into contracts with the federal government and its agencies, this state and its agencies, local governmental entities including the county, and private entities;
(3) conduct, request, and participate in studies, investigations, and research relating to providing a jail facility; and
(4) advise, consult, and cooperate with the federal government and its agencies, the state and its agencies, local governmental entities including the county, and private entities.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 74(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.