Title LG, Local Government Code

Sec. 325.012. VACANCY ON BOARD. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment of the remaining members. The person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.013. COMPENSATION. Each director is entitled to receive an amount set by the board in its budget, not to exceed $25 a day, for each day the director is actually engaged in performing services for the district. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28,…

Sec. 325.014. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD. (a) After each directors' appointment, the board shall hold a regular meeting at the district office and shall organize by electing from the members of the board one person to serve as chairman, one person to serve as vice-chairman, and one pe…

Sec. 325.015. OTHER OFFICERS. (a) The board shall appoint a person to serve as treasurer for the district. (b) The persons appointed under this section are entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget. (c) The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond i…

Sec. 325.016. GENERAL MANAGER. (a) The board may employ a general manager to be the chief administrative officer of the district and may delegate to the general manager full authority to manage and operate the district's affairs subject only to orders of the board. (b) The genera…

Sec. 325.017. PERSONNEL. (a) The board or the general manager at the direction of the board shall employ persons necessary for the proper handling of district business and operation and may employ or contract with expert and specialized personnel who are necessary to carry out th…

Sec. 325.018. OFFICE. The board shall maintain an office within the boundaries of the district for conducting the business of the district. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.019. MEETINGS OF BOARD. The board shall hold regular meetings at the district's office at least once each month on a date established by rule of the board. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.020. MINUTES AND RECORDS. (a) The board shall keep a complete written account of all its meetings and other proceedings and shall preserve its minutes, contracts, records, plans, notices, accounts, receipts, and records of all kinds in a secure manner at the district's o…

Sec. 325.021. SEAL. The board shall adopt a seal for the district. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 325.031. GENERAL POWERS. To carry out this chapter, the district may: (1) apply for, accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loans, and other funds available from any source; (2) enter into contracts with the federal government and its agencies, the state and its agen…

Sec. 325.032. CONTRACTS. The board may enter into contracts as provided by this subchapter, and those contracts shall be executed by the board in the name of the district. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.033. RULES. The board may adopt rules to carry out this subchapter. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.034. SUITS; PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS. (a) The district may, through its board, sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district. Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager. (b) The courts of this state shall take judicial not…

Sec. 325.035. INSURANCE. The board may purchase insurance insuring the district and its employees for any liability incurred under this chapter and may purchase insurance coverage to cover losses of district property. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, …

Sec. 325.036. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SITE. (a) The district may acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or condemnation any land, easements, rights-of-way, and other property interests necessary to construct or improve a sports facility. (b) The district may lease property on term…

Sec. 325.037. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may acquire land for a sports facility by condemnation if the board determines, after notice and hearing, that it is necessary. (b) The right of eminent domain must be exercised in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, ex…

Sec. 325.038. DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. The district may contract with any person to construct or improve any part of a sports facility. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.039. BIDS ON CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION. Construction contracts requiring an expenditure of more than $15,000 may be made only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. …

Sec. 325.040. CHANGE ORDERS. After a construction contract is awarded, if the district determines that additional work is needed or if the character or type of work, facilities, or improvements should be changed, the board may authorize change orders to the contract on terms the …

Sec. 325.041. ATTACHMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. A construction contract must contain, or have attached to it, the specifications, plans, and details for work included in the contract, and work shall be done according to those plans and specifications under the supervision of…

Sec. 325.042. EXECUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (a) A construction contract must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the district and the contractor. (b) The contract is a district record and is subject to Section 325.020. Added by Acts…

Sec. 325.043. CONTRACTOR'S BOND. (a) A contractor shall execute a bond. The bond must be in an amount determined by the board, not to exceed the contract price, payable to the district, approved by the board, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the obligations, agreeme…

Sec. 325.044. MONITORING CONSTRUCTION WORK. (a) The board has control of any construction, acquisition, or improvement of the sports facility for which it has contracted. The board shall determine whether or not the contract is being fulfilled. (b) The board shall have the constr…

Sec. 325.045. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK. (a) The district shall make monthly progress payments under construction contracts as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the board. (b) If requested by the board, the contractor shall furnish an analysis …

Sec. 325.046. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES OVER $5,000. (a) If the estimated amount of a proposed contract for the purchase of vehicles, equipment, or supplies is more than $15,000, the board shall ask for competitive bids in accordance with the bid…

Sec. 325.047. FEES AND CHARGES. (a) The board may adopt and enforce all necessary charges, fees, or rentals for providing any district facilities or service. (b) The board may require a deposit for any service or facilities furnished and may provide that the deposit will bear int…

Sec. 325.061. FISCAL YEAR. (a) The district shall be operated on the basis of a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed more than once in a 24-month period. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.062. ANNUAL AUDIT. Annually, the board shall have an audit made of the financial condition of the district. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.063. ANNUAL BUDGET. (a) The board shall prepare and approve an annual budget. (b) The budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of the: (1) outstanding obligations of the district; (2) amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of t…

Sec. 325.064. AMENDING BUDGET. After the annual budget is adopted, the board may amend the budget. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.065. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES. Money may not be spent for an expense not included in the annual budget or an amendment to it. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.066. SWORN STATEMENT. As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the general manager shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount of money that belongs to the district and an account of the disbursements of that money. Added by Acts 1989, 7…

Sec. 325.067. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall name one or more banks to serve as depository for district funds. (b) District funds, other than those transmitted to a bank of payment for bonds issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank. This su…

Sec. 325.068. INVESTMENTS. (a) Funds of the district may be invested and reinvested by the board or its authorized representative in direct or indirect obligations of the United States, the state, or any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of the…

Sec. 325.069. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES. (a) The board may pay all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district, legal fees, and other incidental expenses and may reimburse any person for money advanced for those purposes. (b…

Sec. 325.070. BORROWING MONEY. The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized under this chapter or any combination of those purposes. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. SUBCHAPTER E. DISTRICT BONDS

Sec. 325.081. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. The board may issue revenue bonds in the name of the district to acquire land and construct facilities as provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.082. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS. The board may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds from revenues of the district, including fees and lease income. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Sec. 325.083. FORM OF BONDS. (a) A district may issue its bonds in various series or issues. (b) Bonds may mature serially or otherwise not more than 50 years from their date and shall bear interest at any rate permitted by the constitution and laws of the state. (c) A district's…

Sec. 325.084. PROVISIONS OF BONDS. (a) In the orders or resolutions authorizing the issuance of bonds, the board may provide for the flow of funds, the establishment and maintenance of the interest and sinking fund, the reserve fund, and other funds, and may make additional coven…

Sec. 325.085. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER. (a) Bonds issued by a district must be submitted to the attorney general for examination. (b) If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been authorized in accordance with law, the attorney general sh…

Sec. 325.086. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS. District bonds are legal and authorized investments for: (1) banks; (2) trust companies; (3) savings and loan associations; (4) insurance companies; (5) fiduciaries; (6) trustees; (7) guardians; and (8) sinking funds of municipalities, counties…

Sec. 325.087. BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS. District bonds are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state and municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state. The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to th…

Sec. 325.088. TAX STATUS OF BONDS. Bonds issued by a district under this chapter, any transaction relating to the bonds, and profits made in the sale of the bonds, are free from taxation by the state or by any municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision…

Sec. 325.089. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS. In addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, if the district defaults in the payment of principal, interest, or redemption price on its bonds when due or if it fails to make payments into any fund or funds created in the ord…