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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 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER |
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Subtitle H. DISTRICTS GOVERNING GROUNDWATER |
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Chapter 8834. FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT |
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Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 8834.110. GENERAL POWERS RELATED TO PROPERTY AND CONTRACTS
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(a) The board may:
(1) purchase, lease, own, convey, and dispose of property both inside and outside district territory necessary or convenient to exercise the board's powers, duties, and functions under this chapter;
(2) construct, purchase, lease, or acquire in some other manner any material or property, including supplies, equipment, vehicles, or machinery, necessary to carry out this chapter;
(3) accept a grant, gift, or devise of property; or
(4) accept a grant, gift, loan, or other distribution of money.
(b) The district may make or accept a grant, gratuity, advance, or loan in any form to or from any public source approved by the board, including a governmental entity.
(c) The district may enter into a contract, covenant, or agreement the board considers appropriate related to a grant, gratuity, advance, or loan.
(d) The board may enter into a contract with any person to carry out this chapter.
(e) The district may enter into contracts only in the district's name.