Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 1432.003. Authority for Sports Centers

(a) A local government may construct, acquire, lease, improve, enlarge, and operate one or more facilities used for sporting activities or events, including auxiliary facilities such as parking areas or restaurants.

(b) A local government may contract with any public or private entity, including a coliseum advisory board or similar body, to perform any function authorized under this chapter other than an official governmental act that must be performed by the governing body of a local government.