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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
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Title 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
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Subtitle C. DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT |
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Chapter 3879. HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 |
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Subchapter D. PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES |
Sec. 3879.151. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY
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(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including:
(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets; and
(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in parking vehicles.
(b) A parking facility of the district may be leased to or operated on behalf of the district by an entity other than the district.
(c) The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(d) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.