Sec. 55.251. PEACE OFFICERS. The district may employ and constitute its own peace officers. The peace officers may make arrests when necessary to prevent or abate the commission of an offense against the regulations of the district or state laws if the offense occurs or is about to occur on land or water owned or controlled by the district. Arrests also may be made any place where an offense is being committed which involves injury or detriment to any property owned or controlled by the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 450, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 55 - Water Improvement Districts
Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers
Section 55.242. Rules and Regulations
Section 55.243. Notice of Rules and Regulations
Section 55.244. Judicial Notice of Rules and Regulations
Section 55.245. Contracts for Toll Bridges and Ferry Services
Section 55.247. License, Franchise, and Fee
Section 55.248. Charges for Use of Toll Bridge Facilities and Ferry Service
Section 55.249. Regulating Boats
Section 55.250. Responsibilities of Boat Owners and Operators