Section 399.017 - Joint Implementation(a) Any combination of local governments may agree to jointly implement or administer a program under this chapter, including entering into an interlocal contract under Chapter 791, Government Code, to jointly implement or administer a program.(b) If two or more local governments implement a program jointly, a single public hearing held jointly by the cooperating local governments is sufficient to satisfy the requirement of Section 399.008(a)(2).(c) One or more local governments may contract with a third party, including another local government, to administer a program. Local governments that are parties to an interlocal contract described by Subsection (a) may contract with an entity listed in Section 791.013, Government Code, for program administration.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 399.017
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 577,Sec. 8, eff. 6/16/2015.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 416,Sec. 1, eff. 6/14/2013.