Title PW, Parks and Wildlife Code

Sec. 22.025. INTEREST ON BONDS. Interest on the bonds may not exceed six percent per year, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard bond interest tables currently in use by insurance companies and investment houses, excluding from t…

Sec. 22.026. MATURITY OF BONDS. The bonds may mature, serially or otherwise, not more than 40 years from the date of their issuance. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.027. REDEMPTION BEFORE MATURITY. The department may fix the price, terms, and conditions for redemption of the bonds before maturity in the authorizing proceedings. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.028. SALE OF BONDS. The bonds may be sold, at public or private sale, at a price and under terms determined by the department to be the most advantageous terms reasonably obtainable. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.029. PLEDGE OF INCOME. The department may irrevocably pledge the rents, revenues, and income from the improvements financed by the bonds and from any other revenue-producing facilities or properties of the park, including the fees collected for admission to the park, to t…

Sec. 22.030. RIGHT TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS. In pledging the rents, revenues, and income, the department may expressly reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds then being issued. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff.…

Sec. 22.031. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS. (a) If, after reasonable effort, the department is unable to sell the bonds, the bonds may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien on the land and property comprising the park, or any part of it, after the department has obtaine…

Sec. 22.032. FORM OF BONDS. The department may prescribe the form, conditions, and details of the bonds in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.033. REFUNDING OF BONDS. (a) A bond issued by the department under a law of this state which is payable from any part of the revenues of a revenue-producing facility or property of Palo Duro Canyon State Park may be refunded or refinanced by the department under this subc…

Sec. 22.034. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL. The department may employ engineers, attorneys, and fiscal agents or financial advisors necessary in the issuance or refunding of bonds. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.035. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) The bonds and all records relating to their issuance must be submitted to the attorney general for examination prior to delivery. (b) The attorney general shall approve the bonds if he finds that they have been issued in accordance w…

Sec. 22.036. PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND EXPENSES. The department may set aside amounts from the proceeds of the sale of a bond issue for: (1) the payment of interest anticipated to accrue during the construction period; (2) a deposit into the reserve for the interest and sinking fun…

Sec. 22.037. LEGAL INVESTMENTS. (a) Bonds issued under this subchapter are legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, and guardians, and for…

Sec. 22.038. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. Bonds issued under this subchapter are negotiable instruments under the laws of this state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.039. DEBT AGAINST THE STATE. Nothing in this subchapter creates a debt against the state or binds the state in any way except as to the mortgage of the land and property comprising the Palo Duro Canyon State Park and as to the pledge of the rents, revenue, and income from…

Sec. 22.051. JURISDICTION. (a) The Jim Hogg Memorial Park is under the jurisdiction of the department. (b) The original boundaries of the park include approximately 180 acres, formerly a part of the General Joseph L. Hogg homestead in Cherokee County. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 140…

Sec. 22.052. HISTORICAL IMPROVEMENTS. To the extent possible, the department shall maintain a replica of the original Hogg home and the grounds adjacent to the residence. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.053. IMPROVEMENTS. The department may repair or construct facilities for recreational and park purposes at the park and may work in conjunction with other governmental agencies for this purpose. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.054. SALE AND USE OF TIMBER. (a) The department may use timber cut from the land in the park to repair or construct improvements. (b) The department may sell timber from the land in the park to finance the construction or repair of improvements. (c) Timber must be selecti…

Sec. 22.055. SALE OF IRON ORE. (a) The department may sell iron ore in place located in the park. The department may grant all rights necessary for the development of the iron ore to the purchasers of the iron ore. (b) The presiding officer, on behalf of the department, may execu…

Sec. 22.056. COMPETITIVE BIDS. (a) Timber and iron ore may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service for the sale of timber and of the department for the sale of iro…

Sec. 22.057. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS. (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of timber. The department shall advertise for the sale of iron ore. (b) The sale must be advertised for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Cherokee Cou…

Sec. 22.058. REGULATIONS. The department shall adopt regulations, forms, and contracts for the sale of iron ore and protection of the income produced from the sale. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.059. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS. Money received from the sale of timber or iron ore from the land in the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985…

Sec. 22.071. IMPROVEMENTS. (a) The department may construct and repair improvements to be used for recreational and park purposes in Huntsville State Park, including dams to impound water and form reservoirs or lakes. (b) The department may cooperate with other governmental agenc…

Sec. 22.072. PERMIT FOR DAM. A dam may not be constructed until a permit has been obtained from the Texas Water Rights Commission. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.073. SALE AND USE OF TIMBER. (a) The department may use timber cut from land in the park to repair or construct improvements. (b) The department may sell timber from land in the park to finance the construction or repair of improvements and dams. (c) Timber must be select…

Sec. 22.074. COMPETITIVE BIDS. (a) Timber may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service and then approved by the department. (b) All bids shall be kept on file by th…

Sec. 22.075. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS. (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Walker County. (b) The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the timb…

Sec. 22.076. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS. Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267…

Sec. 22.081. JURISDICTION. Goliad State Park, including the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace and the Mission of San Rosario, is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.082. GENERAL IGNACIO ZARAGOZA BIRTHPLACE. (a) The department may care for and protect the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza and shall designate the site as the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace. (b) The site originally accepted by the state includes approximately t…

Sec. 22.083. MISSION OF SAN ROSARIO. (a) The department shall care for the grounds of the Mission of San Rosario as a suitable and appropriate memorial and shall enclose the mission grounds with an appropriate and substantial park fence. (b) The original boundaries of the mission…

Sec. 22.084. IMPROVEMENTS. The department may construct, maintain, and repair historical and recreational structures and facilities in the park. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.085. REVERSION OF TITLE; MINERAL RESERVATION. (a) If the state ceases to use the General Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace or the Mission of San Rosario as park land, all right, title, and interest shall revert to Goliad County. (b) All minerals under the land accepted as the M…

Sec. 22.091. FACILITIES; PARK SITE. (a) The department may construct and repair facilities for recreational and other appropriate purposes at Mission San Francisco de los Tejas State Park. (b) The original boundaries of the park include portions of Hardy Ware Survey, Abstract 124…

Sec. 22.092. TIMBER SALE. (a) The department may sell timber from land in the park and may use timber of the park to repair or construct improvements in the park. (b) Timber may be cut for salvage purposes only or under good forestry practices with the advice of the Texas Forest …

Sec. 22.093. COMPETITIVE BIDS. (a) Timber may be sold on competitive bids only. The contract shall be awarded to the party submitting the highest and best bid in the judgment of the Texas Forest Service and then approved by the department. (b) All bids shall be kept on file by th…

Sec. 22.094. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS. (a) The Texas Forest Service shall advertise for the sale of the timber for two weeks in at least one weekly newspaper published and circulated in Houston County. (b) The advertisement must contain the necessary information pertaining to the tim…

Sec. 22.095. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS. Money received from the sale of timber cut from the park shall be placed in the state treasury to the credit of the state parks account. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267…

Sec. 22.111. CONTROL. The department has control of Hueco Tanks State Park and shall improve, preserve, restore, and protect the land and property in the park. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.112. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS. The department may accept gifts for constructing, building, advertising, or creating the park, including gifts for public exhibition that relate to the history of the park or the state. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1…

Sec. 22.113. TITLE TO PARK. The title of the land known as Hueco Tanks in El Paso County is in the name of the state and is subject to limitations, conditions, and exceptions made by the former owners and approved by the department or the department's predecessor. Acts 1975, 64th…

Sec. 22.121. JURISDICTION. Stephen F. Austin State Park is under the jurisdiction of the department. The department shall improve, preserve, and protect the land in the park. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. SUBCHAPTER K. NIMITZ STATE PARK

Sec. 22.151. JURISDICTION. The Nimitz State Park, located near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, is under the jurisdiction of the department. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.

Sec. 22.152. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT. The department may: (1) accept gifts for the construction, building, or advertising of the park; (2) accept gifts for exhibition dealing with the history or life of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz; (3) advertise the affairs of the park; (4) make…