Sec. 327.155. CONTRACTS--GENERAL; APPROVAL REQUIRED. (a) A zoo board may contract with any person, including a governmental entity, private vendor, or foreign state, for any zoo board purpose, including contracting with the following entities to furnish staff, facilities, equipment, programs, utilities, and services the board considers necessary or appropriate to effectively operate the zoo board or a zoo under its control:
(1) a municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state;
(2) a state or federal agency;
(3) an individual; or
(4) an entity in the private sector.
(b) A contract may be on terms and conditions and for the length of time as agreed to by the zoo board.
(c) Before entering into a contract under this section, the zoo board must obtain the approval of the county commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1235, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
Subtitle B - County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
Chapter 327 - Zoological Operation and Maintenance Boards
Subchapter D. Zoo Board Powers and Duties
Section 327.151. General Powers
Section 327.153. Executive Director; Rules
Section 327.154. Employees; Rules
Section 327.155. Contracts--General; Approval Required
Section 327.156. Agreement to Operate District
Section 327.157. Property; Approval Required
Section 327.159. Zoo Board Records
Section 327.161. Suits; Service of Process; Legal Services