Texas Statutes
§ 7973.055 — FIREFIGHTING SERVICES.
Texas § 7973.055
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Code SDSpecial District Local Laws Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code Code Ann. § 7973.055 (2026).
Text
Sec. 7973.055. FIREFIGHTING SERVICES. Notwithstanding Section 49.351 (a), Water Code, the district may, as authorized by Section 59 (f), Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Section 49.351 , Water Code:
(1)establish, operate, and maintain a fire department;
(2)contract with another political subdivision for the joint operation of a fire department; or
(3)contract with any other person to perform firefighting services in the district and may issue bonds and impose taxes to pay for the department and the activities.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2565 ), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 15, 2017.
Nearby Sections
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§ 7973.001
DEFINITION.§ 7973.002
NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.§ 7973.051
GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.§ 7973.053
AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.§ 7973.054
ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.§ 7973.055
FIREFIGHTING SERVICES.§ 7973.056
FEES AND CHARGES.§ 7973.102
TAXES FOR BONDS.§ 7973A.0101
DEFINITIONS.§ 7973A.0102
NATURE OF DISTRICT.§ 7973A.0103
CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.§ 7973A.0104
CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.§ 7973A.0105
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