Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 3854.1515. Acting as Nonfederal Sponsor

If authorized by the United States, notwithstanding Section 60.033, Water Code, or any other state law, the district may exercise all rights, powers, and privileges necessary to allow the district to act as a nonfederal sponsor under a federal project partnership agreement, including by operating barges, engaging in dredging, and engaging in related maritime operations on water that is not in the territory of the district.