Sec. 13.011. NATURAL FEATURES. (a) The commission may locate and designate outstanding natural features and formations located in this state. It may erect or contract to have erected suitable markers or monuments to call the features and formations to the public's attention.
(b) The commission may accept title to a suitable site for a marker or monument from private individuals, associations, or corporations by gift. Sites may also be acquired by purchase with appropriated funds.
(c) The commission may adopt reasonable rules for accepting or purchasing sites, for determining the suitability of sites, and for establishing the priority of accepting and marking the sites.
(d) All other agencies shall cooperate with the department to aid in the location of sites. The department may accept jurisdiction over suitable sites located on state land by an interagency transfer of jurisdiction.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
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