Tex. Local Government Code § 327.156
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 327.156, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 327.156. AGREEMENT TO OPERATE DISTRICT.
Official statutory text
(a) In selecting a person to operate a zoo under Section 327.155, the zoo board shall consider:
(1) the financial capability of the person;
(2) the experience and qualifications of the person; and
(3) the likelihood that the person will obtain from the United States Department of Agriculture:
(A) accreditation of a zoo; and
(B) necessary permits.
(b) The agreement may allow a reasonable time after it becomes effective for the person to obtain accreditation and permits under Subsection (a)(3).
(1) the financial capability of the person;
(2) the experience and qualifications of the person; and
(3) the likelihood that the person will obtain from the United States Department of Agriculture:
(A) accreditation of a zoo; and
(B) necessary permits.
(b) The agreement may allow a reasonable time after it becomes effective for the person to obtain accreditation and permits under Subsection (a)(3).
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