TY 2010 Form 990

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	84,940	67,103	13,590	4,247
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	661,435	522,534	105,830	33,071
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other ..........	14,512	13,061	1,451
12	Advertising and promotion ....	13,702	12,332	1,370
13	Office expenses .......	16,496		16,496
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	228,593	228,593
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	156,240		156,240
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	219,316	171,066	46,056	2,194
23	Insurance ..............	89,703	62,792	17,941	8,970
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	FOOD, SUPPLIES & CONCES	430,505	430,505
b	REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE &	304,820	304,820
c	MINISTRY	193,452	186,680	5,160	1,612
d	MISCELLANEOUS	19,383	3,365	10,590	5,428
e
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	2,433,097	2,002,851	374,724	55,522
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Part X Balance Sheet
	1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........	13,261	1	43,701
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......	23,592	2	64,378
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........	2,053	4
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............	71,310	8	88,355
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............		9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	6,092,089
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	3,040,950	2,997,487	10c	3,051,139
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........		11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......		12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..		13
14	Intangible assets .........		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	54,644	15	15,933
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...	3,162,347	16	3,263,506
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .	35,227	17	35,738
18	Grants payable ..........		18
19	Deferred revenue ..........	175,153	19	269,273
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22	190,031
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	2,707,210	23	2,316,582
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....	871	25	954
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....	2,918,461	26	2,812,578
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....	41,694	27	248,736
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....	202,192	28	202,192
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....	243,886	33	450,928
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....	3,162,347	34	3,263,506

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	318,173	70,003	116,546	228,905	181,081	914,708
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	1,174,415	1,346,887	1,743,590	1,907,200	2,166,869	8,338,961
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	1,492,588	1,416,890	1,860,136	2,136,105	2,347,950	9,253,669
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	75,853	80,010	66,943	146,135	141,209	510,150
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.	104,188					104,188
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	180,041	80,010	66,943	146,135	141,209	614,338
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						8,639,331

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	1,492,588	1,416,890	1,860,136	2,136,105	2,347,950	9,253,669
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	780	2,420	1,807	579	94	5,680
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	780	2,420	1,807	579	94	5,680
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)	93,186	163,252	183,880	213,101	292,095	945,514
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).	1,586,554	1,582,562	2,045,823	2,349,785	2,640,139	10,204,863

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

84.660 %

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

85.540 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

0.060 %

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.070 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: CONCESSIONS & VARIOUS MEMORABILIA

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization TEJAS MINISTRIES INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization TEJAS MINISTRIES INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back	(d)Three Years Back	(e)Four Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Investment earnings or losses ...
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	295,389		295,389
b	Buildings ................	4,880,723	2,479,405	2,401,318
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	915,977	561,545	354,432
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				3,051,139

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes
SALES TAX PAYABLE		372
PAYROLL LIABILITIES		582







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		954
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	(c) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.

(a) Name of interested person and purpose	(b) Loan to or from the organization?		(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	(e) In default?		(f) Approved by board or committee?		(g)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person and purpose	To	From	(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) STERLING TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN F	X		200,000	190,031		No	Yes		Yes





Total ............... $				190,031

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b)Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c)Amount of grant or type of assistance

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

TEJAS MINISTRIES INC

Employer identification number

74-2155970

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4		THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE COMPLETELY RE-WRITTEN TO READ AS FOLLOWS: THESE BYLAWS (REFERRED TO AS THE "BYLAWS") GOVERN THE AFFAIRS OF TEJAS MINISTRIES, INC., A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (REFERRED TO AS THE "CORPORATION") ORGANIZED UNDER THE TEXAS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CODE, CHAPTER 22 (REFERRED TO AS THE "ACT"). ARTICLE I. OFFICES AND NAME SECTION 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE. THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS SHALL BE LOCATED AT 1038 PR 2191, GIDDINGS TEXAS, 78942 {LOCATION OF THE CAMP TEJAS GROUNDS}. THE CORPORATION MAY HAVE SUCH OTHER OFFICES, EITHER IN TEXAS OR ELSEWHERE, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CHANGE THE LOCATION OF ANY OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 2. REGISTERED OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT. THE CORPORATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND MAINTAIN A REGISTERED OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT IN TEXAS. THE REGISTERED OFFICE MAY, BUT NEED NOT, BE IDENTICAL WITH THE CORPORATION'S PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN TEXAS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CHANGE THE REGISTERED OFFICE AND THE REGISTERED AGENT AS PROVIDED IN THE ACT. SECTION 3. NAME. THE CORPORATION NAME CAN BE CHANGED BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IN FAVOR OF A NAME CHANGE OF TWO-THIRDS {2/3 } OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY REGULAR, OR SPECIALLY CALLED MEETING OF THE BOARD. ARTICLE II. NON-PROFIT PURPOSES SECTION 1. TAX EXEMPTION. THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (HEREINAFTER THE "CODE"), INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. FURTHER, THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO MINISTER TO THE BODY OF CHRIST THROUGH DIRECT AND INDIRECT DISCIPLESHIP BY PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND TRAINING THAT FOCUS ON A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. THE CORPORATE GOAL IS THAT THE CAMP TEJAS ORGANIZATION BE USED WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST TO ENCOURAGE BELIEVERS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL. ARTICLE III. BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION I. MANAGEMENT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MANAGE THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 2. NUMBER, QUALIFICATIONS AND TENURE OF DIRECTORS. THE POWERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE EXERCISED BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, AND THE PROPERTY, BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A BOARD OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) AND NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) DIRECTORS, AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME, PROVIDED THAT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE DECREASED TO LESS THAN FIVE (5) AND THAT NO DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF SHORTENING THE TERM OF ANY INCUMBENT DIRECTOR. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS. DIRECTORS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO SERVE A MAXIMUM OF THREE TERMS. ONE YEAR MUST ELAPSE BEFORE A PERSON WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE BOARD, IF THAT PERSON HAS SERVED THREE {3} CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE BOARD. SECTION 3. NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS. THE DIRECTORS MAY NOMINATE AND ELECT THE SUCCESSOR DIRECTORS. A NOMINEE MUST BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE AND A PRACTICING CHRISTIAN WHO AGREES TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TENANTS OF THE STATEMENT OF FAITH DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD. AT ANY MEETING AT WHICH THE ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR OCCURS ANY MEMBER MAY NOMINATE A PERSON WITH THE SECOND OF ANY OTHER MEMBER. IN ADDITION TO NOMINATIONS MADE AT MEETINGS, A NOMINATING COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD MAY CONSIDER NOMINEES. SECTION 4. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. A PERSON WHO MEETS THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE A DIRECTOR AND WHO HAS BEEN DULY NOMINATED MAY BE ELECTED AS A DIRECTOR. DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED OR QUALIFIED. A DIRECTOR MAY BE ELECTED TO SUCCEED HIMSELF OR HERSELF AS DIRECTOR. SECTION 5. VACANCIES. VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL EXIST UPON: (A) THE DEATH, RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF ANY DIRECTOR; (B) AN INCREASE IN THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS; OR (C) THE FAILURE OF THE DIRECTORS TO ELECT THE FULL AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO BE VOTED FOR AT ANY ANNUAL, REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT WHICH ANY DIRECTOR IS TO BE ELECTED. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DECLARE THE OFFICE OF A DIRECTOR VACANT IF A COURT ADJUDGES THE DIRECTOR INCOMPETENT, THE DIRECTOR IS CONVICTED OF A CRIME INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE, OR DOES NOT ACCEPT THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR, IN WRITING OR BY ATTENDING A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE OF ELECTION. ANY MEMBER WHO MISSES ALL OF THE BOARD MEETINGS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ANY DIRECTOR POSITION TO BE FILLED DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS, SHALL BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE ACT). A VACANCY IS FILLED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS, EVEN IF IT IS LESS THAN A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR IF IT IS A SALE REMAINING DIRECTOR. A DIRECTOR ELECTED TO FILL A VACANCY SHALL BE ELECTED FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE PREDECESSOR IN OFFICE. VACANCIES REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO LESS THAN FIVE (5) SHALL BE FILLED BEFORE THE TRANSACTION OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS. SECTION 6. ANNUAL MEETING. AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD AT CAMP TEJAS, GIDDINGS TEXAS, AT SUCH PLACE, DATE AND TIME AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ELECT THE DIRECTORS AND CONDUCT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY BE PROPERLY CONSIDERED. SECTION 7. REGULAR MEETINGS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY PROVIDE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS BY RESOLUTION STATING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH MEETINGS. THE MEETINGS MAY BE HELD EITHER WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE STATE OF TEXAS AND MAY BE HELD BY CONFERENCE CALL OR COMPUTER CONFERENCING. NO NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD IS REQUIRED OTHER THAN A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATING THE TIME OF THE MEETINGS, CONFERENCE CALLS OR COMPUTER CONFERENCING. SECTION 8. SPECIAL MEETINGS. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE CALLED BY OR AT THE REQUEST OF THE CHAIRMAN, OR ANY TWO DIRECTORS. A PERSON OR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FIX ANY PLACE WITHIN TEXAS AS THE PLACE FOR HOLDING A SPECIAL MEETING. THE PERSON OR PERSONS CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING SHALL NOTIFY THE SECRETARY OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF THE MEETING. THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE NOTICE TO THE DIRECTORS AS REQUIRED IN THE BYLAWS. SECTION 9. ACTION BY CONSENT OF BOARD WITHOUT MEETING ANY ACTION REQUIRED OR PERMITTED TO BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE TAKEN WITHOUT A MEETING, AND WITH THE SAME FORCE AS A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF DIRECTORS, IF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CONSENT IN WRITING OR BY E MAIL/TEXT TO THE ACTION. SUCH CONSENT MAY BE GIVEN INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY. SECTION 10. NOTICE. WRITTEN OR PRINTED NOTICE OF ANY SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO EACH DIRECTOR NOT LESS THAN TEN (10), NOR MORE THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS, BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MEETING. THE NOTICE SHALL STATE THE PLACE, DAY, AND TIME OF THE MEETING, WHO CALLED THE MEETING, AND THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE MEETING IS CALLED. SECTION 11. QUORUM. A MAJORITY OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DIRECTORS PRESENT AT A DULY CALLED OR HELD MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT MAY CONTINUE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS EVEN IF ENOUGH DIRECTORS LEAVE THE MEETING SO THAT LESS THAN A QUORUM REMAINS. HOWEVER, NO ACTION MAY BE APPROVED WITHOUT THE VOTE OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS REQUIRED TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT AT NO TIME DURING A MEETING, A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS PRESENT MAY ADJOURN AND RECONVENE THE MEETING ONE TIME WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. A QUORUM MAY BE OBTAINED BY ONE OR MORE MEMBERS MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OR COMPUTER CONFERENCING WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT AT THE MEETING LOCATION AND BUSINESS MAY BE TRANSACTED SO LONG AS A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD IS EITHER PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE MEETING PLACE, OR IS ATTENDING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE OR COMPUTER CONFERENCING. SECTION 12. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS., AT EVERY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL PRESIDE, AND IF NOT, THE VICE CHAIR. THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ACT AS SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHEN THE SECRETARY IS ABSENT FROM ANY MEETING, THE CHAIR, OR THE PERSON PRESIDING, MAY APPOINT ANY PERSON TO ACT AS SECRETARY OF THE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4		SECTION 13. OFFICERS., THE OFFICERS OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF A CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS AS THE BOARD MAY SELECT. EACH OFFICER SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR ONE YEAR. THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD -- THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL PRESIDE OVER ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, SHALL BE THEIR OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS ORDINARILY PERTAIN TO THAT OFFICE. (2) VICE-CHAIRMAN - IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD THE VICE-CHAIRMAN IS TO PRESIDE OVERALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. (3) SECRETARY - THE SECRETARY SHALL CAUSE TO BE KEPT A RECORD OF ALL MINUTES OF EACH MEETING OF THE BOARD, AND TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS ARE USUALLY INCIDENT TO THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY. (4) TREASURER - THE TREASURER SHALL HAVE CUSTODY OF THE FUNDS, SECURITIES, AND PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION, SUBJECT TO STATED PROVISIONS AND TO SUCH REGULATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD. SECTION 14. COMMITTEES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL CAUSE SUCH COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEES TO BE APPOINTED AS THE BOARD MAY SPECIFY. THE BOARD SHALL DELEGATE SUCH AUTHORITY TO A COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEES AS MAY BE DEEMED ADVISABLE SO LONG AS THE SAME SHALL BE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THEIR OWN AUTHORITY AND DISCRETION. EACH COMMITTEE IS TO DISCHARGE ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AS OUTLINED BY THE BOARD. SECTION 15. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THE POWERS AND AUTHORITIES EXPRESSLY CONFERRED BY THESE BYLAWS UPON THEM, THE BOARD MAY EXERCISE ALL SUCH POWERS OF THE CORPORATION AND DO ALL SUCH LAWFUL ACTS AND THINGS AS ARE NOT DIRECTED OR REQUIRED TO BE EXERCISED OR DONE BY STATUTE, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS. SECTION 16. DUTIES OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS SHALL DISCHARGE THEIR DUTIES, INCLUDING ANY DUTIES AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS, IN GOOD FAITH, WITH ORDINARY CARE, AND IN A MANNER THEY REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. ORDINARY CARE IS CARE THAT ORDINARILY PRUDENT PERSONS IN SIMILAR POSITIONS WOULD EXERCISE UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. IN THE DISCHARGE OF ANY DUTY IMPOSED OR POWER CONFERRED ON DIRECTORS, THEY MAY IN GOOD FAITH RELY ON INFORMATION, OPINIONS, REPORTS, OR STATEMENTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA, CONCERNING THE CORPORATION OR ANOTHER PERSON THAT WERE PREPARED OR PRESENTED BY A VARIETY OF PERSONS, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS OR EXPERTS SUCH AS ACCOUNTANTS OR ATTORNEYS. A DIRECTOR IS NOT RELYING IN GOOD FAITH IF THE DIRECTOR HAS KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING A MATTER IN QUESTION THAT RENDERS RELIANCE UNWARRANTED. DIRECTORS ARE NOT DEEMED TO HAVE THE DUTIES OF TRUSTEES OF A TRUST WITH RESPECT TO THE CORPORATION OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY PROPERTY HELD OR ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING PROPERTY THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE DONOR OR TRANSFEROR OF THE PROPERTY. SECTION 17. DUTY TO AVOID IMPROPER DISTRIBUTIONS., DIRECTORS WHO VOTE FOR OR ASSENT TO IMPROPER DISTRIBUTIONS ARE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE TO THE CORPORATION FOR THE VALUE OF IMPROPERLY DISTRIBUTED ASSETS, TO THE EXTENT THAT DEBTS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES OF THE CORPORATION ARE NOT THEREAFTER PAID AND DISCHARGED. ANY DISTRIBUTION MADE WHEN THE CORPORATION IS INSOLVENT, OTHER THAN IN PAYMENT OF CORPORATE DEBTS, OR ANY DISTRIBUTION THAT WOULD RENDER THE CORPORATION INSOLVENT IS AN IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION. A DISTRIBUTION MADE DURING LIQUIDATION WITHOUT PAYMENT AND DISCHARGE OF OR PROVISION FOR ALL KNOWN DEBTS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, IS ALSO IMPROPER. DIRECTORS PARTICIPATING IN A BOARD MEETING AT WHICH IMPROPER ACTION IS TAKEN ARE PRESUMED TO HAVE ASSENTED, UNLESS THEY DISSENT IN WRITING. THE WRITTEN DISSENT MUST BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY BEFORE ADJOURNMENT OR MAILED TO THE SECRETARY BY REGISTERED MAIL OR EMAIL IMMEDIATELY AFTER ADJOURNMENT. A DIRECTOR IS NOT LIABLE IF, IN VOTING FOR OR ASSENTING TO A DISTRIBUTION, THE DIRECTOR (1) RELIES IN GOOD FAITH AND WITH ORDINARY CARE ON INFORMATION, OPINIONS, REPORTS, OR STATEMENTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA, PREPARED OR PRESENTED BY ONE OR MORE OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION; LEGAL COUNSEL, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, OR OTHER PERSONS AS TO MATTERS THE DIRECTOR REASONABLY BELIEVES ARE WITHIN THE PERSON'S PROFESSIONAL OR EXPERT COMPETENCE; OR A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR IS NOT A MEMBER; (2) WHILE ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITH ORDINARY CARE, CONSIDERS THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION TO BE AT LEAST THAT OF THEIR BOOK VALUE; OR (3) IN DETERMINING WHETHER THE CORPORATION MADE ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR PAYMENT SATISFACTION, OR DISCHARGE OF ALL OF ITS LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS, RELIED IN GOOD FAITH AND WITH ORDINARY CARE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING A PERSON WHO WAS OR BECAME CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED TO SATISFY OR DISCHARGE SOME OR ALL OF THESE LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS. FURTHERMORE, DIRECTORS ARE PROTECTED FROM LIABILITY IF, IN THE EXERCISE OF ORDINARY CARE, THEY ACTED IN GOOD FAITH AND IN RELIANCE ON THE WRITTEN OPINION OF AN ATTORNEY FOR THE CORPORATION. DIRECTORS WHO ARE HELD LIABLE FOR AN IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION ARE ENTITLED TO CONTRIBUTION FROM PERSONS WHO ACCEPTED OR RECEIVED THE IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION KNOWING THEY WERE IMPROPER. CONTRIBUTION IS IN PROPORTION TO THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY EACH SUCH PERSON. SECTION 18. DELEGATION OF DUTIES. DIRECTORS ARE ENTITLED TO SELECT ADVISORS AND DELEGATE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THEM, SUCH AS THE FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE STOCKS, BONDS, SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION; AND TO SELL, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS AND PROPERTIES AT A TIME AND FOR A CONSIDERATION THAT THE ADVISOR DEEMS APPROPRIATE. THE DIRECTORS HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN OR OMITTED BY THE ADVISOR IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTS IN GOOD FAITH AND WITH ORDINARY CARE IN SELECTING THE ADVISOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY REMOVE OR REPLACE ADVISORS, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. SECTION 19. ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL TRY TO ACT BY CONSENSUS. HOWEVER, THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS PRESENT AND VOTING AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE THE ACT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNLESS THE ACT OF A GREATER NUMBER IS REQUIRED BY LAW OR THE BYLAWS. A DIRECTOR WHO IS PRESENT AT A MEETING AND ABSTAINS FROM A VOTE IS CONSIDERED TO BE PRESENT AND VOTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING A DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NO PROXY VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED. SECTION 20. COMPENSATION. DIRECTORS MAY NOT RECEIVE SALARIES FOR THEIR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR. A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE THE CORPORATION IN ANY OTHER CAPACITY AND RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THOSE SERVICES. SECTION 21. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY VOTE TO REMOVE A DIRECTOR AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE. A MEETING TO CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR MAY BE CALLED AND WITH NOTICE TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE NOTICE OF THE MEETING SHALL STATE THAT THE ISSUE OF POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTORS WILL BE ONE THE AGENDA. A DIRECTOR MAY BE REMOVED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ARTICLE IV. DIRECTOR AND STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION AND A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS HIRED BY THE BOARD AND SHALL SUPERVISE AND CONTROL ALL OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION INCLUDING HIRING STAFF WITHIN THE BUDGETS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY EXECUTE ANY DEEDS, MORTGAGES, BONDS, CONTRACTS, OR OTHER INSTRUMENTS THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED TO BE EXECUTED. HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY NOT EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION IF THIS POWER IS EXPRESSLY DELEGATED TO ANOTHER OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE CORPORATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BYLAWS, OR STATUTE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL PERFORM OTHER DUTIES PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL DUTIES INCIDENT TO THE OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY USE THE TITLE PRESIDENT, BUT THIS TITLE DOES NOT CONFER ANY ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY. ARTICLE V. TRANSACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION SECTION 1. CONTRACTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY AUTHORIZE ANY OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OR EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY INSTRUMENT IN THE NAME OF AND ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION. THIS AUTHORITY MAY BE LIMITED TO A SPECIFIC CONTRACT OR INSTRUMENT OR IT MAY EXTEND TO ANY NUMBER AND TYPE OF POSSIBLE CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4		SECTION 2. DEPOSITS. ALL FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE DEPOSITED TO THE CREDIT OF THE CORPORATION IN BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES, CREDIT UNIONS, OR OTHER DEPOSITARIES THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTS. SECTION 3. GIFTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION ANY CONTRIBUTION, GIFT, BEQUEST, OR DEVISE FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OR FOR ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 4. LOANS AND RELATED PARTIES. THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT MAKE ANY LOAN TO A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 5. AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS. NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS, OR BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND ANY OTHER CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR ASSOCIATION OR OTHER ORGANIZATION IN WHICH ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS ARE DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS, OR HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, SHALL BE VOID OR VOIDABLE SOLELY FOR THIS REASON, IF: (A) THE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS ARE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS; AND (B) THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IS FAIR TO THE CORPORATION AT THE TIME OF THE APPROVAL. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL PREVENT RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF A TRANSACTION; AND (C) THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER THAT IS PRESENT MAY BE COUNTED TOWARDS A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF VOTING ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER, BUT MAY NOT VOTE. SECTION 6. PROHIBITED ACTS. AS LONG AS THE CORPORATION IS IN EXISTENCE, AND EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NO DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL: (A) DO ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF THE BYLAWS OR A BINDING OBLIGATION OF THE CORPORATION. (B) DO ANY ACT WITH THE INTENTION OF HARMING THE CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS OPERATIONS. (C) DO ANY ACT THAT WOULD MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE OR UNNECESSARILY DIFFICULT TO CARRY ON THE INTENDED OR ORDINARY BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION. (D) RECEIVE AN IMPROPER PERSONAL BENEFIT FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CORPORATION. (E) USE THE ASSETS OF THIS CORPORATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN CARRYING ON THE BUSINESS OF THIS CORPORATION (F) WRONGFULLY TRANSFER OR DISPOSE OF CORPORATION PROPERTY, INCLUDING INTANGIBLE PROPERTY SUCH AS GOOD WILL. (G) USE THE NAME OF THE CORPORATION (OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR NAME) OR ANY TRADEMARK OR TRADE NAME ADOPTED BY THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE CORPORATION'S BUSINESS. (H) DISCLOSE ANY OF THE CORPORATION BUSINESS PRACTICES, TRADE SECRETS, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION NOT GENERALLY KNOWN TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO ANY PERSON NOT AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE IT. ARTICLE VI. BOOKS AND RECORDS SECTION 1. REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS. THE CORPORATION SHALL KEEP CORRECT AND COMPLETE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF ACCOUNT. THE CORPORATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS SHALL INCLUDE: (A) A FILE-ENDORSED COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO THE CORPORATION. (B) A COPY OF THE BYLAWS, AND ANY AMENDED VERSIONS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS. (C) MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEES HAVING ANY OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (D) A LIST OF THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND ANY COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. (E) A FINANCIAL STATEMENT SHOWING THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND NET WORTH OF THE CORPORATION AT THE END OF THE THREE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEARS. (F) A FINANCIAL STATEMENT SHOWING THE INCOME AND EXPENSES OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE THREE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEARS. (G) ALL RULINGS, LETTERS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATION TO THE CORPORATION'S FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAX STATUS. (H) THE CORPORATION'S FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INFORMATION OR INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR EACH OF THE CORPORATION'S THREE MOST RECENT TAX YEARS. SECTION 2. INSPECTION AND COPYING. ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION MAY INSPECT AND RECEIVE COPIES OF ALL BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION REQUIRED TO BE KEPT BY THE BYLAWS. SUCH A PERSON MAY INSPECT OR RECEIVE COPIES IF THE PERSON HAS A PROPER PURPOSE RELATED TO THE PERSON'S INTEREST IN THE CORPORATION AND IF THE PERSON SUBMITS A REQUEST IN WRITING. ANY PERSON ENTITLED TO INSPECT AND COPY THE CORPORATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS MAY DO SO. A PERSON ENTITLED TO INSPECT THE CORPORATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS MAY DO SO AT A REASONABLE TIME NO LATER THAN REQUIRED BY INTERNAL REVENUE REGULATION AFTER THE CORPORATION'S RECEIPT OF A PROPER WRITTEN REQUEST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH REASONABLE FEES FOR COPYING THE CORPORATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. THE FEES MAY COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS AND LABOR, BUT MAY NOT EXCEED THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING COPIES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REQUIRES COPIES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE LEGITIMATE, REQUESTING PUBLIC. THE CORPORATION SHALL RECEIVE AND RESPOND AS REQUIRED BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GUIDELINES TO REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR COPIES OF THE CORPORATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990. THE CORPORATION SHALL MAINTAIN A FILE CONTAINING ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ARTICLE VII. FISCAL YEAR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BEGIN ON JANUARY 1ST AND END ON DECEMBER 31 SC OF EACH YEAR. ARTICLE VIII. NOTICES SECTION I. NOTICES. ANY NOTICE REQUIRED OR PERMITTED BY THE BYLAWS TO BE GIVEN TO A DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE GIVEN IN ANY MANNER ALLOWED BY THE ACT. IF MAILED, A NOTICE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE DELIVERED WHEN DEPOSITED IN THE UNITED STATES MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE PERSON AT HIS OR HER ADDRESS AS IT APPEARS ON THE RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION, WITH POSTAGE PREPAID IN A SEALED WRAPPER. IF NOTICE IS SERVED BY FACSIMILE OR EMAIL, THE PERSON GIVING NOTICE SHALL RETAIN RECORDS SUFFICIENT TO PROVE ACTUAL DELIVERY TO THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS. A PERSON MAY DESIGNATE HIS OR HER PREFERRED NOTICE METHOD AND SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION REGARDING THE SAME BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION. WITHOUT A PREFERENCE DESIGNATION, THE PERSON SERVING THE NOTICE SHALL GIVE NOTICE BY MAIL. SECTION 2. SIGNED WAIVER OF NOTICE, WHENEVER ANY NOTICE IS REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE ACT OR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS, A WAIVER IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE PERSON ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A NOTICE SHALL BE DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THE GIVING OF THE NOTICE. A WAIVER OF NOTICE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE WHETHER SIGNED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TIME STATED IN THE NOTICE BEING WAIVED. SECTION 3. WAIVER OF NOTICE BY ATTENDANCE. THE ATTENDANCE OF A PERSON AT A MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF NOTICE OF THE MEETING UNLESS THE PERSON ATTENDS FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF OBJECTING TO THE TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS BECAUSE THE MEETING IS NOT LAWFULLY CALLED OR CONVENED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4		ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL PROCEDURES CONCERNING MEETINGS MEETING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ANY COMMITTEE OF THE CORPORATION, MAY HOLD A MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS IN WHICH ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING CAN HEAR OR FREELY COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. THE NOTICE OF A MEETING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS CONFERENCE MUST STATE THE FACT THAT THE MEETING WILL BE HELD BY ELECTRONIC MEANS AS WELL AS ALL OTHER MATTERS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE. PARTICIPATION OF A PERSON IN A CONFERENCE CALL MEETING, OR MEETING PARTICIPATION BY SOME OF HER ELECTRONIC MEANS, CONSTITUTES PRESENCE OF THAT PERSON AT THE MEETING. ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS THE BYLAWS MAY BE AMENDED, REPEALED OR NEW BYLAWS ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE NOTICE OF ANY MEETING AT WHICH BYLAWS ARE ALTERED, AMENDED, OR REPEALED, OR AT WHICH NEW BYLAWS ARE ADOPTED SHALL INCLUDE THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED BYLAW PROVISION AS WELL AS THE TEXT OF ANY EXISTING PROVISIONS PROPOSED TO BE ALTERED, AMENDED, OR REPEALED. ALTERNATIVELY, THE NOTICE MAY INCLUDE A FAIR SUMMARY OF THOSE PROVISIONS. ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 1. LEGAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION OF BYLAWS. THE BYLAWS SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. ALL REFERENCES IN THE BYLAWS TO STATUES, REGULATIONS, OR OTHER SOURCES OF LEGAL AUTHORITY SHALL REFER TO THE AUTHORITIES CITED, OR THEIR SUCCESSORS, AS THEY MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. SECTION 2. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION. IF ANY BYLAW PROVISION IS HELD TO BE INVALID, ILLEGAL, OR UNENFORCEABLE IN ANY RESPECT, THE INVALIDITY, ILLEGALITY, OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT ANY OTHER PROVISION AND THE BYLAWS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THE INVALID, ILLEGAL, OR UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION HAD NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE BYLAWS. SECTION 3. HEADINGS. THE HEADINGS USED IN THE BYLAWS ARE USED FOR CONVENIENCE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN CONSTRUING THE TERMS OF THE BYLAWS. SECTION 4. GENDER. WHEREVER THE CONTEXT REQUIRES, ALL WORDS IN THE BYLAWS IN THE MALE GENDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE THE FEMALE OR NEUTER GENDER, ALL SINGULAR WORDS SHALL INCLUDE THE PLURAL, AND ALL PLURAL WORDS SHALL INCLUDE THE SINGULAR. SECTION 5. SEAL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY PROVIDE FOR A CORPORATE SEAL. SUCH A SEAL WOULD CONSIST OF TWO CONCENTRIC CIRCLES CONTAINING THE WORDS "TEJAS MINISTRIES, INC." IN ONE CIRCLE AND THE WORDS "NON-PROFIT, TEXAS 1980" (THE DATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION) IN THE OTHER CIRCLE. SECTION 6. POWER OF ATTORNEY. A PERSON MAY EXECUTE ANY INSTRUMENT RELATED TO THE CORPORATION BY MEANS OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY IF AN ORIGINAL EXECUTED COPY OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY IS PROVIDED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION TO BE KEPT WITH THE CORPORATION RECORDS. SECTION 7. PARTIES BOUND, THE BYLAWS SHALL BE BINDING UPON AND INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS OF THE CORPORATION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS. SECTION 8. PRIVATE INUREMENT. NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF, OR BE DISTRIBUTABLE TO ITS MEMBERS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, OR OTHER PRIVATE PERSONS, EXCEPT THAT THE CORPORATION SHALL BE AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND TO MAKE PAYMENTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN ARTICLE II HEREOF. SECTION 9. POLITICAL ACTIVITY. NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE THE CARRYING ON OF PROPAGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, AND THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN, OR INTERVENE IN (INCLUDING THE PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTION OF STATEMENTS) ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE ARTICLES, THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT CARRY ON ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED ON; (A)BY A CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, OR (B)BY A CORPORATION, CONTRIBUTIONS TO WHICH ARE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTION I70(C)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. SECTION 10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. WHENEVER A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE AFFECTED PERSON SHALL A) FULLY DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST AND B) WITHDRAW FROM DISCUSSION, LOBBYING, AND VOTING ON THE MATTER. ANY TRANSACTION OR VOTE INVOLVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE APPROVED ONLY WHEN A MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS DETERMINE THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION TO DO SO. THE MINUTES OF MEETINGS AT WHICH SUCH VOTES ARE TAKEN SHALL RECORD SUCH DISCLOSURE, ABSTENTION AND RATIONALE FOR APPROVAL. SECTION 11. CORPORATE DISSOLUTION. UPON THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION, ASSETS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, OR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, OR TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. ANY SUCH ASSETS NOT SO DISPOSED OF SHALL BE DISPOSED OF BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION IS THEN LOCATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH PURPOSES OR TO SUCH ORGANIZATION OR ORGANIZATIONS, AS SAID COURT SHALL DETERMINE, WHICH ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT IS DONE VOLUNTARILY BY THE INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS AS THEY MAKE DECISIONS AND VOTE.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. THE CEO THEN DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CHRISTIAN FACILITIES PROVIDER
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	132
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	250
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

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Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,002,851 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,458,964 )
	PROVIDE ROOM, BOARD AND FACILITIES FOR SUMMER CAMPS, RETREATS, AND SEMINARS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS, ALL FOR A CHRISTIAN PURPOSE. DURING 2010, THERE WERE 17,312 GUESTS, 515 MEALS PREPARED, AND 97,502 TRAYS SERVED.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 2,002,851

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) GAINES WEST TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(2) PAUL GODLEY TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(3) REBY LAWLER TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(4) MAX TIDMORE TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(5) STEVE ADELL TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(6) AMY JATZLAU TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(7) DAVID TURNER TRUSTEE	1.00	X			0	0	0
(8) RON PITTS TRUSTEE	3.00	X			0	0	0
(9) DAVID JONES CEO	40.00		X	X	52,160	0	1,440
(10) PAUL BILES CFO	40.00		X	X	32,780	0	5,051
(11) CHARLES VERHEYDEN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	1.00		X		0	0	0
(12) RANDY WALKER TREASURER	1.00		X		0	0	0
(13) KAY MCWHORTER SECRETARY	2.00		X		0	0	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	228,905	181,081
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,907,200	2,166,869
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	579	94
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	213,101	292,095
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	2,349,785	2,640,139
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	777,820	746,375
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 55,522
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	1,442,138	1,686,722
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,219,958	2,433,097
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	129,827	207,042
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	3,162,347	3,263,506
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	2,918,461	2,812,578
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	243,886	450,928

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	84,940	0	6,491

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 0

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		181,081
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			181,081
			Business Code
2a	CAMPS, RETREATS, SEMIN		713,990	2,166,869	2,166,869
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			2,166,869
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			94			94
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	CONCESSIONS & VARIOUS		453,220	292,095	292,095
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			292,095
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			2,640,139	2,458,964	0	94


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			13,261	1	43,701
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			23,592	2	64,378
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			2,053	4
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			71,310	8	88,355
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	6,092,089
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	3,040,950	2,997,487	10c	3,051,139
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			54,644	15	15,933
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			3,162,347	16	3,263,506
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			35,227	17	35,738
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			175,153	19	269,273
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22	190,031
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			2,707,210	23	2,316,582
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			871	25	954
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			2,918,461	26	2,812,578
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			41,694	27	248,736
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			202,192	28	202,192
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			243,886	33	450,928
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			3,162,347	34	3,263,506