Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
Title 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
Subtitle C. DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT |
Chapter 3893. HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 |
Subchapter D. PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM AND PARKING FACILITIES |
Sec. 3893.152. 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, including:
(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles; and
(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in the parking of vehicles.
(b) A parking facility of the district must be either leased to or operated on behalf of the district by a private entity or an entity other than the district. The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and accomplish a public purpose under that section even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.