Sec. 24.013. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO HAVE PARKS. This subchapter does not authorize a political subdivision to acquire, develop, maintain, or operate a park, recreational area, open space area, or natural area. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 710, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 38, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. PARKS FOR LARGE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES