Section 7973.055. Firefighting Services

TX Spec Dist Code § 7973.055 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 7973.055. FIREFIGHTING SERVICES. Notwithstanding Section 49.351(a), Water Code, the district may, as authorized by Section 59(f), Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Section 49.351, Water Code:

(1) establish, operate, and maintain a fire department;

(2) contract with another political subdivision for the joint operation of a fire department; or

(3) contract with any other person to perform firefighting services in the district and may issue bonds and impose taxes to pay for the department and the activities.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2565), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 15, 2017.