Sec. 204.009. SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, ADVERTISING, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (a) The department may sell promotional items such as calendars, books, prints, caps, light clothing, or other items approved by the commission that advertise the resources of this state.
(a-1) The department may enter into an agreement for the acknowledgment of donations if the acknowledgment does not contain comparative or qualitative descriptions of the donor's products, services, facilities, or companies.
(b) All proceeds from the sale of the items and advertising under this chapter and all donations acknowledged under this section shall be deposited to the credit of a separate account in the state highway fund. Money in the account is dedicated for the department's use in its travel and information operations.
(c) Section 403.095, Government Code, does not apply to money deposited under this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 16.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1185 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1185 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation
Chapter 204 - Travel Information
Section 204.001. Information for Public; Maps
Section 204.002. Charge for Materials
Section 204.003. Travel Information Centers
Section 204.004. Payment of Costs
Section 204.005. Purchase of Broadcasting and Periodical Advertising
Section 204.006. Contracts for Advertising, Movies, and Photographs
Section 204.007. Private Contributions
Section 204.008. Production, Marketing, and Distribution Contracts
Section 204.009. Sale of Promotional Items, Advertising, and Acknowledgments