(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities, including:(1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles; and(2) equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in the parking of vehicles.(b) A parking facility of the district must be either leased to or operated on behalf of the district by a private entity or an entity other than the district. The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and accomplish a public purpose under that section even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.