Interlocal Agreements a/k/a Intergovernmental Agreements a/k/a ILAs

Intergovernmental Contracts are governed by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

ILAs can provide for services in the following areas:

• • Police protection and detention services;
  • Fire protection;
  • Streets, roads, and drainage;
  • Public health and welfare;
  • Parks and recreation;
  • Library and museum services;
  • Records center services;
  • Waste disposal;
  • Planning;
  • Engineering;
  • Administrative functions;
  • Public funds investment;
  • Comprehensive health care and hospital services; or
  • Other governmental functions in which the contracting parties are mutually interested.

Example Agreements:

• Draft Agreement made among Comal County, the Comal County Sheriff, and a Water District for provision of police services.
• Draft ILA between the City of Round Rock and Williamson County related to EMS personnel housing.
• The University of Texas has form ILAs on its website for receiving and performing services. Be careful to make appropriate changes for municipal use, because UT is not a municipality.
• Draft ILA between the Amarillo Local Government Corporation and Potter County related to parking services.
• Draft ILA between the City of Forney and Kaufman County related to road maintenance.
• Draft ILA between several local government entities related to law enforcement.
• Draft ILA related to rabies control.

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