Texas § LG.399.003 - EXERCISE OF POWERS

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§ LG.399.003. EXERCISE OF POWERS

EXERCISE OF POWERS. (a) In addition to the authority provided by Chapter 376 for municipalities, the governing body of a local government that establishes a program in accordance with the requirements provided by Section 399.008 may exercise powers granted under this chapter. (b) The establishment and operation of a program under this chapter by a local government is a governmental function for all purposes. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 416 (S.B. 385 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (H.B. 3187 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.

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