(a) This section applies only to property, including land or an interest in land, that:
(1) the district owns;
(2) the United States desires to enable a United States department or establishment to carry out the provisions of an act of Congress in aid of navigation, flood control, or improvement of water courses in aid of navigation; and
(3) may be necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of works required for a purpose described by Subdivision (2).
(b) The district may:
(1) on the request of the United States, convey title or an easement to property, including land or an interest in land, to the United States with or without monetary consideration; and
(2) acquire land or a right-of-way necessary to carry out the provisions or meet the conditions of an act of Congress described by Subsection (a).