Sec. 375.092. SPECIFIC POWERS. (a) A district has the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effect the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the powers granted in this section.

(b) A district has perpetual succession.

(c) A district may sue and be sued in courts of competent jurisdiction, may institute and prosecute suits without giving security for costs, and may appeal from a judgment without giving supersedeas or cost bond.

(d) A district may incur liabilities, borrow money on terms and conditions the board determines, and issue notes, bonds, or other obligations.

(e) A district may acquire by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, or otherwise, and may hold, use, sell, lease, or dispose of real and personal property, and licenses, patents, rights, and interests necessary, convenient, or useful for the full exercise of any of its powers under this chapter.

(f) A district may acquire, construct, complete, develop, own, operate, and maintain permanent improvements and provide services that directly benefit property in the district, regardless of whether the improvements or services are located inside or outside its boundaries.

(g) A district may enter into agreements with a person or entity, public or private, for the joint use of facilities, installations, and property.

(h) A district may establish and maintain reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates, fares, tolls, charges, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed, operated, or maintained by the district.

(i) A district may enter contracts, leases, and agreements with and accept grants and loans from the United States and its departments and agencies, the state and its agencies, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, public or private corporations, including a nonprofit corporation created under a resolution of the board, and other persons and may perform all acts necessary for the full exercise of the powers vested in it on terms and conditions and for the term the board may determine to be advisable.

(j) A district may acquire property under conditional sales contracts, leases, equipment trust certificates, or any other form of contract or trust agreement.

(k) A district may sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any of its rights, interests, or properties that are not needed for or, in the case of leases, that are not inconsistent with the efficient operation and maintenance of the district's improvements. A district may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any surplus material or personal or real property not needed for its requirements or for the purpose of carrying out its powers under this chapter.

(l) A district may lease projects or any part of a project to or contract for the use or operation of the projects or any part of a project by any operator.

(m) A district may conduct hearings and take testimony and proof, under oath or affirmation, at public hearings, on any matter necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(n) A district may procure and pay premiums to insurers for insurance of any type in amounts considered necessary or advisable by the board.

(o) A district may do anything necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied by this chapter.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 13.05(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 717 (H.B. 304), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.