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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - Chapter 3831 Temple Health And Bioscience Economic DevelopmentLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Special District Local Laws Code > Texas Special District Local Laws Code - Chapter 3831 Temple Health And Bioscience Economic Development In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "City council" means the governing body of the City of Temple. ... (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and ... The district is a special district and a political subdivision of this state under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ... The district boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of the city of Temple as the boundaries of the city are adjusted by the city. Added ... This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ... The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected as provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ... Directors serve staggered three-year terms. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ... The district shall hold board elections so that: (1) four directors are elected on the regular election day on which certain members of the city ... A director: (1) must be a registered voter of the City of Temple; and (2) may not: (A) be an elected official; or (B) be ... The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy in the office of director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ... (a) As soon as practicable after a director is elected or appointed, the director shall execute a bond for $10,000 payable to the district and ... (a) The board shall elect from among the directors a presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary. (b) The board ... A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses approved by the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ... (a) The board may establish regular meetings to conduct district business and may hold special meetings at other times as necessary. (b) The board shall ... (a) The board shall employ any person the board considers necessary to conduct district affairs, including: (1) engineers; (2) attorneys; (3) financial advisors; (4) economists; ... The district has all powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effect the purposes and provisions of this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ... The board may adopt rules to govern the district, including rules governing district operations, employees, and property. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ... The board shall designate and establish a district office in the city of Temple. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. ... The district may exercise any type of property right, including the power to acquire, sell, or lease as lessee or lessor, regarding any type of ... The district may make an agreement with any person for any district purpose, including a contract to manage or maintain a district project. Added by ... The district may accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person for any district purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ... (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district. (b) Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply ... This chapter states the procedures necessary to award contracts and supersedes any law or other requirement otherwise applicable to the district regarding the award of ... The district may establish and maintain reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates, fares, charges, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed, ... (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to: (1) promote state or local economic development; and (2) ... (a) The district may establish projects for: (1) bioscience and health products, including projects related to: (A) research and development; (B) invention and discovery; (C) ... (a) The district may sue and be sued. (b) Service of process in a suit may be made by serving any two directors. (c) The ... The district may adopt a seal. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ... (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation, including a scientific corporation, under the Business Organizations Code. The nonprofit corporation ... The district may use district money for any district purpose, including: (1) to pay for projects; and (2) to pay district obligations. Added by Acts ... (a) The district may invest money the district receives under this chapter. (b) The district may hire a person to invest district money on terms ... The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money. Added by ... The district may select one or more financial institutions to serve as a depository bank for the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ... (a) The district may establish an accounting system for the district for each year. (b) The district may establish a fiscal year for the district. ... (a) The district by resolution shall establish a project fund. (b) The district may establish separate accounts in the project fund. (c) The district shall ... (a) The district shall enter into a written contract with an independent certified public accountant or a certified public accounting firm for an annual audit ... The district may impose an assessment on property in the district, including an assessment on a leasehold interest, by agreement with the property owner. Added ... The district may incur liabilities, including a liability incurred by: (1) borrowing money on terms the board determines; and (2) issuing obligations under Section 3831.160. ... (a) The district may issue obligations, including revenue bonds, to pay the costs of a project in the district. (b) In exercising the district's borrowing ... If authorized at an election held under Section 3831.255, the district: (1) may by order impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ... (a) The board shall determine the tax rate. (b) The tax rate may not exceed 15 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property ... The board may: (1) appoint a district tax assessor-collector; or (2) contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as provided by the Tax Code. ... (a) If 10 or more registered voters of the city of Temple file a written application with the city for a petition to authorize the ... (a) Each petition issued under Section 3831.251 must show the date it is issued by the City of Temple and be serially numbered. Each page ... (a) The applicants requesting a petition under Section 3831.251 may file a request with the City of Temple for the petition to be verified. The ... (a) Not later than the date of the second regular session of the city council convened after a petition has been verified under Section 3831.253, ... (a) The city council shall give notice of an election ordered under Section 3831.254 by publishing a substantial copy of the election order once a ... The district may be dissolved only as provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ... (a) The board may petition the city council to dissolve the district if the board finds that the district: (1) has not issued obligations under ... (a) The district may be dissolved by agreement between the city council and the board. (b) On dissolution of the district under this section: (1) ... On dissolution of the district, any taxes imposed by the district are abolished. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |