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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - Chapter 3802 Westchase DistrictLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Special District Local Laws Code > Texas Special District Local Laws Code - Chapter 3802 Westchase District In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Westchase District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ... A special district in Harris County known as the "Westchase District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ... (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas ... (a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. (b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from ... (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 23.04(b), Chapter 165, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, enacting former Section ... Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ... This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ... The district is governed by a board of 17 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with eight or nine directors' terms expiring June ... (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. (b) The ... The board may appoint nonvoting ex officio directors to serve on the board. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ... The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions ... Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which Section ... (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to ... The district may enter into a contract for more than $10,000 for services, improvements, or the purchase of property, including materials, machinery, equipment, and supplies, ... The district must obtain the City of Houston's approval of the plans and specifications of any district improvement project related to the use of land ... The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 2, eff. June 17, 2005. For ... Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 728, § 18.02(b) The district may finance, acquire, lease as a lessor or ... The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been ... The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money. Acts ... The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement or ... (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3802.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ... (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an ... Without additional procedures, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Acts ... The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property, equipment, or facilities of: (1) an electric utility, as defined by Section ... (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or ... (a) In addition to the elections required under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district must hold an election in the manner provided ... The district may not impose a sales and use tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ... Despite this section and Section 375.264, Local Government Code, the district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, if ... Texas Lawyers
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