(a) The department has the powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The department may:
(1) make an agreement with any other person in carrying out its powers or duties under this chapter;
(2) spend funds appropriated to it by the legislature to pay for staff, travel expenses, supplies or equipment, or contracts for services necessary to carry out its powers or duties under this chapter; or
(3) seek and accept funds from any source.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2304.004

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005