Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.106: USE OF ROADWAY, PARK, OR OTHER PUBLIC AREA OF DISTRICT.

(a) The board by rule may regulate the private use of a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area in the district. To the extent the district rules conflict with a rule, order, ordinance, or regulation of the city, the rule, order, ordinance, or regulation of the city controls. A rule may provide for the safe and orderly use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas or facilities.

(b) In addition to any permit required by the city, the board may require a permit for a parade, demonstration, celebration, entertainment event, or similar nongovernmental activity in or on a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, beach, or similar public area or facility owned by the district. The board may charge a fee for the permit application or for public safety or security services for those facilities in an amount the board considers necessary.

(c) In addition to any permit required by the city, the board may require a permit or franchise agreement with a vendor, concessionaire, exhibitor, or similar private or commercial person or organization for the limited use of the area or facility owned by the district on terms and on payment of a permit or franchise fee the board may impose.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (S.B. 2550), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.