Texas § 572.058 POWERS.

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§ 572.058 — POWERS.

Texas § 572.058

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Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 572.058 (2026).

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Sec. 572.058. POWERS.

(a)A public utility agency may not engage in any utility business other than the collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal of sewage or the conservation, storage, transportation, treatment, or distribution of water for a participating public entity that owns jointly with the agency a facility in this state.

(b)A public utility agency may:

(1)perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the agency's powers, including acts necessary to acquire, finance, own, operate, or manage a facility of the agency;

(2)enter into a contract, lease, or agreement, including an interlocal contract as authorized by Chapter 791 , Government Code, with or accept a grant or loan from any of the following entities for the management and operation of an agency facility or th

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Sec. 572.058. POWERS. (a) A public utility agency may not engage in any utility business other than the collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal of sewage or the conservation, storage, transportation, treatment, or distribution of water for a participating public entity that owns jointly with the agency a facility in this state.
(b) A public utility agency may:
(1) perform any act necessary to the full exercise of the agency's powers, including acts necessary to acquire, finance, own, operate, or manage a facility of the agency;
(2) enter into a contract, lease, or agreement, including an interlocal contract as authorized by Chapter 791 , Government Code, with or accept a grant or loan from any of the following entities for the management and operation of an agency facility or the acquisition, construction, financing, maintenance, operation, provision, or receipt of a facility, service, or product:
(A) a department or agency of the United States;
(B) a department, agency, or municipality or other political subdivision of this state; or
(C) a public or private corporation or person;
(3) sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of any right, interest, or property the agency considers to be unnecessary for the efficient operation or maintenance of its facilities; and
(4) adopt rules to govern the operation of the agency and its employees, facilities, and service.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Local Government Code, Section 422.058 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 3.76(c)(2), eff. April 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 90 (S.B. 1169 ), Sec. 6, eff. May 20, 2025.