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Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 24 State Assistance For Local ParksLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Parks and Wildlife Code > Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 24 State Assistance For Local Parks In this chapter: (1) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, special district, river authority, or other governmental entity created under the authority of the state ... The Texas recreation and parks account is a separate account in the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 710, ... The department shall deposit to the credit of the Texas recreation and parks account: (1) $1,125,000 per month and 40 percent of the amount above ... (a) The department may make grants of money from the account to a political subdivision for use by the political subdivision as all or part ... (a) The department shall make grants of money from the account to a political subdivision to provide one-half of the costs of the planning, acquisition, ... When revenues to the Texas recreation and parks account exceed $14 million per year, an amount not less than 15 percent shall be made available ... No grant may be made under Section 24.005 of this code nor may account money be used under Section 24.006 of this code unless: (1) ... (a) No property may be acquired with grant money made under this chapter or by the department under this chapter if the purchase price exceeds ... (a) On the approval of a grant under this chapter and on the written request by the director, the comptroller of public accounts shall issue ... The attorney general shall file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction against a political subdivision or nonprofit corporation that fails to comply with the ... No money credited to the account may be used for publicity or related purposes. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 710, § ... This chapter does not authorize a political subdivision to acquire, develop, maintain, or operate a park, recreational area, open space area, or natural area. Added ... Texas Lawyers
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