Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 336.003. Multi-jurisdictional Public Library

(a) A district created under this chapter shall establish, equip, support, operate, and maintain one or more public libraries for the dissemination of educational programs and general information relating to the arts, sciences, literature, and other subject areas of interest to the public.

(b) Each public library created under this chapter must be accredited by and meet the standards for basic public library services established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

(c) A library created under this chapter must be open to all members of the public under identical conditions.