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PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE
TITLE 3. PARKS
CHAPTER 25. WATER DISTRICT AND RIVER AUTHORITY PARKS
Sec. 25.001. STATE POLICY; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The
policy of the legislature and the intent of this chapter are to
encourage the conservation and development of water in the state
and water-related land areas for public recreation.
(b) The legislature finds:
(1) that the use of water resources in the state for public
recreation is a useful purpose;
(2) that the conservation and development of water resources for
public recreation purposes are public rights and duties; and
(3) that the acquisition and improvement of land areas related
to water resources for public recreation purposes are essential
to the maximum beneficial use of water resources for public
recreation purposes.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.002. DEFINITION. In this chapter "district" means a
district or authority created under Article XVI, Section 59, of
the Constitution of Texas.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.003. GENERAL POWERS. (a) Each district shall:
(1) conserve and develop water resources in this state for
public recreation purposes in compliance with the provisions of
Title 2, Water Code; and
(2) acquire and improve for park purposes any lands adjacent to
or in the vicinity of any public water or any other impounded
water available to the public if the governing body of the
district finds that the acquisition or improvement is necessary
or desirable to enhance the beneficial use of such water for
public recreation purposes.
(b) A finding under Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of this
section is conclusive.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.004. RULES; FEES; ABANDONMENT OF PROJECTS. A district
may:
(1) adopt and enforce reasonable rules relating to the use,
operation, management, administration, and policing of its
water-related park areas as it considers appropriate;
(2) fix, impose, and collect reasonable fees, tolls, rents,
rates, and charges for entry to and use of water-related park
areas and their facilities as necessary or desirable; and
(3) abandon the use of all or any part of any public recreation
project authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.005. LEASES, CONCESSIONS, FRANCHISES, AND AGREEMENTS. A
district may make, grant, accept, and enter into leases,
concessions, franchises, and rental, operating, and other
agreements relating to the water-related park areas or their
facilities that the governing body deems necessary or convenient
to carry out any of the purposes and powers granted in this
chapter on the terms and conditions and for the periods of time
as may be prescribed. The lease, concession, franchise, or
agreement may be entered into with any person.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.006. USE OF OTHER POWERS. (a) Except as provided by
Subsection (b) of this section, to accomplish the purposes of
this chapter, each district has the same powers, authority,
rights, privileges, and modes of procedure as are provided by
applicable law to accomplish any other corporate purpose.
(b) A district may exercise the powers granted by this chapter
without regard to any provision, restriction, or limitation of
any general or special law or specific act and may exercise the
powers granted by this chapter as an alternative to the powers of
all other laws relating to the same subject or combine those
powers in whole or in part. This chapter does not authorize any
fee or charge for boat inspection, fishing, or other activity on
the water of the state or the exercise of the power of eminent
domain.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
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PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE
TITLE 3. PARKS
CHAPTER 25. WATER DISTRICT AND RIVER AUTHORITY PARKS
Sec. 25.001. STATE POLICY; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The
policy of the legislature and the intent of this chapter are to
encourage the conservation and development of water in the state
and water-related land areas for public recreation.
(b) The legislature finds:
(1) that the use of water resources in the state for public
recreation is a useful purpose;
(2) that the conservation and development of water resources for
public recreation purposes are public rights and duties; and
(3) that the acquisition and improvement of land areas related
to water resources for public recreation purposes are essential
to the maximum beneficial use of water resources for public
recreation purposes.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.002. DEFINITION. In this chapter "district" means a
district or authority created under Article XVI, Section 59, of
the Constitution of Texas.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.003. GENERAL POWERS. (a) Each district shall:
(1) conserve and develop water resources in this state for
public recreation purposes in compliance with the provisions of
Title 2, Water Code; and
(2) acquire and improve for park purposes any lands adjacent to
or in the vicinity of any public water or any other impounded
water available to the public if the governing body of the
district finds that the acquisition or improvement is necessary
or desirable to enhance the beneficial use of such water for
public recreation purposes.
(b) A finding under Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of this
section is conclusive.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.004. RULES; FEES; ABANDONMENT OF PROJECTS. A district
may:
(1) adopt and enforce reasonable rules relating to the use,
operation, management, administration, and policing of its
water-related park areas as it considers appropriate;
(2) fix, impose, and collect reasonable fees, tolls, rents,
rates, and charges for entry to and use of water-related park
areas and their facilities as necessary or desirable; and
(3) abandon the use of all or any part of any public recreation
project authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.005. LEASES, CONCESSIONS, FRANCHISES, AND AGREEMENTS. A
district may make, grant, accept, and enter into leases,
concessions, franchises, and rental, operating, and other
agreements relating to the water-related park areas or their
facilities that the governing body deems necessary or convenient
to carry out any of the purposes and powers granted in this
chapter on the terms and conditions and for the periods of time
as may be prescribed. The lease, concession, franchise, or
agreement may be entered into with any person.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.006. USE OF OTHER POWERS. (a) Except as provided by
Subsection (b) of this section, to accomplish the purposes of
this chapter, each district has the same powers, authority,
rights, privileges, and modes of procedure as are provided by
applicable law to accomplish any other corporate purpose.
(b) A district may exercise the powers granted by this chapter
without regard to any provision, restriction, or limitation of
any general or special law or specific act and may exercise the
powers granted by this chapter as an alternative to the powers of
all other laws relating to the same subject or combine those
powers in whole or in part. This chapter does not authorize any
fee or charge for boat inspection, fishing, or other activity on
the water of the state or the exercise of the power of eminent
domain.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
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TITLE 3. PARKS
CHAPTER 25. WATER DISTRICT AND RIVER AUTHORITY PARKS
Sec. 25.001. STATE POLICY; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The
policy of the legislature and the intent of this chapter are to
encourage the conservation and development of water in the state
and water-related land areas for public recreation.
(b) The legislature finds:
(1) that the use of water resources in the state for public
recreation is a useful purpose;
(2) that the conservation and development of water resources for
public recreation purposes are public rights and duties; and
(3) that the acquisition and improvement of land areas related
to water resources for public recreation purposes are essential
to the maximum beneficial use of water resources for public
recreation purposes.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.002. DEFINITION. In this chapter "district" means a
district or authority created under Article XVI, Section 59, of
the Constitution of Texas.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.003. GENERAL POWERS. (a) Each district shall:
(1) conserve and develop water resources in this state for
public recreation purposes in compliance with the provisions of
Title 2, Water Code; and
(2) acquire and improve for park purposes any lands adjacent to
or in the vicinity of any public water or any other impounded
water available to the public if the governing body of the
district finds that the acquisition or improvement is necessary
or desirable to enhance the beneficial use of such water for
public recreation purposes.
(b) A finding under Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of this
section is conclusive.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.004. RULES; FEES; ABANDONMENT OF PROJECTS. A district
may:
(1) adopt and enforce reasonable rules relating to the use,
operation, management, administration, and policing of its
water-related park areas as it considers appropriate;
(2) fix, impose, and collect reasonable fees, tolls, rents,
rates, and charges for entry to and use of water-related park
areas and their facilities as necessary or desirable; and
(3) abandon the use of all or any part of any public recreation
project authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.005. LEASES, CONCESSIONS, FRANCHISES, AND AGREEMENTS. A
district may make, grant, accept, and enter into leases,
concessions, franchises, and rental, operating, and other
agreements relating to the water-related park areas or their
facilities that the governing body deems necessary or convenient
to carry out any of the purposes and powers granted in this
chapter on the terms and conditions and for the periods of time
as may be prescribed. The lease, concession, franchise, or
agreement may be entered into with any person.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Sec. 25.006. USE OF OTHER POWERS. (a) Except as provided by
Subsection (b) of this section, to accomplish the purposes of
this chapter, each district has the same powers, authority,
rights, privileges, and modes of procedure as are provided by
applicable law to accomplish any other corporate purpose.
(b) A district may exercise the powers granted by this chapter
without regard to any provision, restriction, or limitation of
any general or special law or specific act and may exercise the
powers granted by this chapter as an alternative to the powers of
all other laws relating to the same subject or combine those
powers in whole or in part. This chapter does not authorize any
fee or charge for boat inspection, fishing, or other activity on
the water of the state or the exercise of the power of eminent
domain.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1033, ch. 235, art. 6, Sec.
1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
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