Sec. 320.0455. RULES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS. (a) This section applies only to a county with a population of:
(1) 2.8 million or more;
(2) 580,000 or more that is adjacent to a county with a population of 2.8 million or more; or
(3) more than 410,000 and less than 455,000.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), and subject to the approval of the commissioners court, the board may adopt reasonable rules concerning the use of any park administered by the board.
(b-1) A board created for a county described by Subsection (a)(2) may not adopt rules relating to the use of fireworks.
(c) A person who violates a rule approved by the commissioners court under Subsection (b) is liable to the county for a civil penalty of not more than $100 per violation. A county may bring suit in a district court or county court to recover a civil penalty authorized by this subsection.
(d) Fines collected under Subsection (c) shall be deposited in the county's general fund.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1059, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1274 (H.B. 510), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 72), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 72), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
Chapter 320 - Park Board and Park Bonds: Counties With Population of 5,000 or More
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 320.041. Operation and Maintenance of Parks
Section 320.043. Depositories and Disbursements; Audits
Section 320.0455. Rules in Certain Counties; Penalty for Violations
Section 320.047. Financial Statement; Budget