Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 301.003. Delegation of Authority to Board of Managers; Donations

(a) The commissioners court of the county and the governing body of the municipality, by resolution or other proper action, may delegate to a board of managers the authority to acquire land for a recreational or cultural facility by purchase or lease and to erect, maintain, and equip a recreational or cultural facility.

(b) The board, for the benefit of the recreational or cultural facility, may accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the county and municipality and may borrow, receive, exchange, sell, and lend property. If a donor specifies a purpose for a gift or loan, the board shall use the gift or loan for that purpose.