Texas Business And Commerce Code Title 15, Chapter 671 - City Of Laredo Port Of Entry Authority

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 671.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority created under this chapter. (2) "Board" means the governing board of...
• Texas Section 671.002 - Creation Of Authority
  The city by ordinance may create the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority for the purposes provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2007,...

SUBCHAPTER B GOVERNING BOARD

• Texas Section 671.003 - Authority Jurisdiction
  The authority's jurisdiction is coextensive with the area within the boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch....
• Texas Section 671.051 - Composition Of Board
  (a) The authority is governed by a board of 11 members appointed by the governing body. (b) Nine members are voting members who must reside...
• Texas Section 671.052 - Board Terms; Vacancy
  (a) Board members serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of five members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of six...
• Texas Section 671.053 - Officers
  The board shall select from among the board's voting members a presiding officer, an assistant presiding officer, a treasurer, and any other officers that the...
• Texas Section 671.054 - Removal
  After a hearing, a board member may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the governing body. Added by Acts...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 671.055 - Compensation; Reimbursement
  A board member serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member. Added by...
• Texas Section 671.101 - Fees
  The authority shall establish and collect rentals, tolls, and other appropriate fees: (1) from an operator of a commercial vehicle entering the authority by an...
• Texas Section 671.102 - Use Of Money
  The authority may use the money collected under this chapter as the board determines appropriate only for the development and promotion of international trade. The...
• Texas Section 671.103 - Effect Of Authority Action; City Approval
  (a) Not later than the 15th day after the date on which the authority or the board acts, the city may approve or disapprove the...
• Texas Section 671.104 - Ad Valorem Taxes And Bonds Prohibited
  The authority may not: (1) impose an ad valorem tax; or (2) issue bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278),...
• Texas Section 671.105 - Depository; Order To Disburse
  (a) The treasurer of the authority shall deposit money collected by the authority in a separate account in a bank or trust company. (b) Money...
• Texas Section 671.106 - Audit
  (a) At least once a year, the authority shall have a certified public accountant conduct an audit of the authority's books, accounts, and other records....

Last modified: September 28, 2016