A public library shall be established as a department of a city or county government by charter, resolution, or ordinance; or by contract as provided for in the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4413(32c) ; or as a nonprofit corporation chartered by the Office of the Secretary of State for the purposes of providing free public library services, and having a current contract with a city, county, or school district to provide free public library services for the city, county, or school district.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.73 adopted to be effective September 1, 1977, 2 TexReg 1925; amended to be effective April 30, 1985, 10 TexReg 1228.