Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. Sec. 3822.106. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. The district may join and pay dues to an organization that enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and may perform services or provide activities consistent with the furtherance of the purposes of the district. An expenditure of public money for membership in the organization is considered to further the purposes of the district and to be for a public purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.