Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 22.020. Operation of Airport by Another

(a) A local government, by contract, lease, or other arrangement, on a consideration fixed by the local government and for a term not to exceed 50 years, may authorize a qualified person to operate, as the agent of the local government or otherwise, an airport owned or controlled by the local government.

(b) A local government may not authorize a person to:

(c) An arrangement made under this section must be made subject to the terms of a grant, loan, or agreement under Section 22.055.