On request, under the sanction of the board, and whenever the director deems it essential to the best interests of the people of the state, the director shall cooperate with counties, towns, corporations, or individuals in preparing plans for the protection, management, and replacement of trees, woodlots, and timber tracts, under an agreement that the parties obtaining the assistance pay at least the field expenses of the persons employed in preparing the plans. The board may cooperate with the National Forest Service under terms it deems desirable.
Tex. Educ. Code § 88.105