Sec. 1509.001. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR LEASE TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITY. (a) A municipality may acquire land and may construct or acquire a building or other facility for the purpose of leasing the land, building, or other facility to:
(1) a political subdivision or state agency for public use;
(2) an individual, private corporation, or other private entity for use in manufacturing or another commercial activity; or
(3) if the municipality is a defense community as defined by Section 397.001, Local Government Code, the federal government to enhance the military value of a military facility located in or near the defense community.
(b) A municipality may not acquire land under Subsection (a) by eminent domain.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1302 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities
Chapter 1509 - Obligations for Other Municipal Purposes
Subchapter A. Bonds for Facilities to Be Sold or Leased to Public or Private Entities
Section 1509.001. Authority to Acquire Property for Lease to Public or Private Entity
Section 1509.002. Authority to Acquire Property for Sale or Lease to Institution of Higher Education
Section 1509.003. Authority to Issue Bonds
Section 1509.004. Bond Payments From Revenue or Taxes
Section 1509.005. Election Required to Secure Bonds With Tax Revenue
Section 1509.006. Contents of Ordinance, Order, or Resolution Authorizing Bonds
Section 1509.007. Adoption and Execution of Documents
Section 1509.009. Imposition of Tax
Section 1509.010. Grants for Prisons or Law Enforcement Facilities Not Prohibited