Texas Statutes
§ 3872.002 — CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT; IMMUNITY.
Texas § 3872.002
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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code Code Ann. § 3872.002 (2026).
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Sec. 3872.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT; IMMUNITY.
(a)The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a , Article III, and Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)The district is a governmental unit under Chapter 101 , Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the district are essential government functions and are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101 , Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(c)This chapter does not waive any governmental or sovereign immunity from suit, liability, or judgment applicable to the district.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 873 (S.B. 2511 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 229 (S.B. 1260 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.
Nearby Sections
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§ 3872.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 3872.004
CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.§ 3872.005
PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.§ 3872.006
FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.§ 3872.007
INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.§ 3872.010
LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.§ 3872.011
CONFLICTS OF LAW.§ 3872.051
GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.§ 3872.052
TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.§ 3872.053
COMPENSATION.§ 3872.054
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