Tex. Gov't Code Section 2256.003
Authority to Invest Funds; Entities Subject to This Chapter

(a)

Each governing body of the following entities may purchase, sell, and invest its funds and funds under its control in investments authorized under this subchapter in compliance with investment policies approved by the governing body and according to the standard of care prescribed by Section 2256.006 (Standard of Care):

(1)

a local government;

(2)

a state agency;

(3)

a nonprofit corporation acting on behalf of a local government or a state agency; or

(4)

an investment pool acting on behalf of two or more local governments, state agencies, or a combination of those entities.

(b)

In the exercise of its powers under Subsection (a), the governing body of an investing entity may contract with an investment management firm registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Section 80b-1 et seq.) or with the State Securities Board to provide for the investment and management of its public funds or other funds under its control. A contract made under authority of this subsection may not be for a term longer than two years. A renewal or extension of the contract must be made by the governing body of the investing entity by order, ordinance, or resolution.

(c)

This chapter does not prohibit an investing entity or investment officer from using the entity’s employees or the services of a contractor of the entity to aid the investment officer in the execution of the officer’s duties under this chapter.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 402, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1454, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 2256.003 — Authority to Invest Funds; Entities Subject to This Chapter, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­2256.­htm#2256.­003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2256.001
Short Title 2256.002
Definitions 2256.003
Authority to Invest Funds 2256.004
Applicability 2256.005
Investment Policies 2256.006
Standard of Care 2256.007
Investment Training 2256.008
Investment Training 2256.009
Authorized Investments: Obligations Of, or Guaranteed by Governmental Entities 2256.010
Authorized Investments: Certificates of Deposit and Share Certificates 2256.011
Authorized Investments: Repurchase Agreements 2256.012
Authorized Investments: Banker’s Acceptances 2256.013
Authorized Investments: Commercial Paper 2256.014
Authorized Investments: Mutual Funds 2256.015
Authorized Investments: Guaranteed Investment Contracts 2256.016
Authorized Investments: Investment Pools 2256.017
Existing Investments 2256.019
Rating of Certain Investment Pools 2256.020
Authorized Investments: Institutions of Higher Education 2256.021
Effect of Loss of Required Rating 2256.022
Expansion of Investment Authority 2256.023
Internal Management Reports 2256.024
Subchapter Cumulative 2256.025
Selection of Authorized Brokers 2256.026
Statutory Compliance 2256.051
Electronic Funds Transfer 2256.052
Private Auditor 2256.053
Payment for Securities Purchased by State 2256.054
Delivery of Securities Purchased by State 2256.055
Deposit of Securities Purchased by State 2256.0115
Authorized Investments: Securities Lending Program 2256.0201
Authorized Investments 2256.0202
Authorized Investments: Municipal Funds from Management and Development of Mineral Rights 2256.0203
Authorized Investments: Ports and Navigation Districts 2256.0204
Authorized Investments: Independent School Districts 2256.0205
Authorized Investments 2256.0206
Authorized Investments: Hedging Transactions 2256.0207
Authorized Investments: Public Junior College District Funds from Management and Development of Mineral Rights 2256.0208
Local Government Investment of Bond Proceeds and Pledged Revenue
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2256.003’s source at texas​.gov