Sec. 13.0046. COOPERATION WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b) The commission may enter into a joint agreement with the governing board of an institution of higher education to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate related facilities to be located in or near a state park.
(c) A facility built under this section must be operated cooperatively to provide benefits to the department and the institution of higher education in accomplishing the purposes of the department and the institution.
(d) The commission and an institution of higher education may use any funds, property, or other assets available to finance and build a facility under this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Parks and Wildlife Department
Chapter 13 - Powers and Duties Concerning Parks and Other Recreational Areas
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 13.001. Control by Department
Section 13.002. Development and Acquisition of Outdoor Areas
Section 13.003. Gifts and Improvements of Park Sites
Section 13.004. Financing of Park Programs
Section 13.0041. Use of Certain Bond Revenue
Section 13.0044. Preference for Certain Park Programs
Section 13.0045. Revenue Bonds for Parks and Wildlife Facilities
Section 13.0046. Cooperation With Institutions of Higher Education
Section 13.005. Acquisition of Historical Sites
Section 13.0051. Coordination With Texas Historical Commission; Report on Preservation Plans
Section 13.0053. Reference to Historical Sites
Section 13.006. Lease of Lands
Section 13.0061. Lease of Grazing Rights on Park Lands; Sale of Products
Section 13.007. Investigation Expenses
Section 13.0075. Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion of Real Property in State Parks System
Section 13.008. Solicitation, Receipt, and Transfer of Land
Section 13.009. Sale or Exchange of Land
Section 13.010. Historic Sites
Section 13.011. Natural Features
Section 13.012. Roadside Parks
Section 13.013. Construction of Roads by Texas Department of Transportation
Section 13.014. Roads and Trails to Certain Park Sites
Section 13.015. Park User Fees; Concessions
Section 13.0151. State Park Passes
Section 13.0155. Use of Parks and Wildlife Department Brand
Section 13.017. Publications on Parks
Section 13.018. State Parklands Passport
Section 13.019. Facility Reservation System and Fee
Section 13.0191. Facility and Lodging Fees
Section 13.020. Local Public Hearings on Park Development Plans