Texas § NR.61.082 - AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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§ NR.61.082. AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Section 61.067 (a-1), the provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to interfere with local initiative and responsibility in the cleaning, maintenance, and supervision of public beaches. (b) The administration of public beaches, the selection of personnel, and the determination of the best uses of the funds insofar as is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter are reserved to the several political subdivisions receiving funds under this subchapter. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2484, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (H.B. 2457 ), Sec. 2, eff. May 5, 2009.

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