Sec. 152.157. STAFFING AND FUNDING OF PROGRAM. (a) A river authority may employ staff and spend its resources, other than money received from an ad valorem tax or a general appropriation, to further an economic development program.
(b) A river authority may apply for and receive money, grants, or other assistance from any source to implement an economic development program.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Special Law Districts
Chapter 152 - River Authorities Engaged in Distribution and Sale of Electric Energy
Subchapter D. Economic Development Programs
Section 152.152. Applicability
Section 152.153. Authority for Economic Development Program
Section 152.155. Establishment of Program
Section 152.156. Participation in Program by Person Other Than River Authority
Section 152.157. Staffing and Funding of Program
Section 152.159. Guidelines for Assistance to Public Fire-Fighting Organizations
Section 152.160. Receipt of Electric Service as Condition for Participation in Program