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• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1.001 - Purpose Of Code
  (a) This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1.002 - Construction Of Code
  Chapter 311, Government Code (Code Construction Act), applies to the construction of each provision in this code except as otherwise expressly provided by this code. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1.003 - Reference In Law To Statute Revised By Code
  A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised by this code is considered to be a reference to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of hospital managers of the district. (2) "District" means the City of Amarillo Hospital District. (3) "Governing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.002 - Nature Of District
  (a) The district is: (1) a public entity performing an essential public function; and (2) a body politic and corporate. (b) The functions of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.003 - Duty To Name District
  The governing body shall specify the name of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.004 - District Territory
  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the City of Amarillo unless the district territory is expanded under: (1) Subchapter D; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.051 - Board; Term
  (a) The board consists of not fewer than five and not more than seven managers appointed by the governing body. (b) Managers serve two-year terms ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.052 - Manager Removal
  By majority vote, the governing body may remove a manager with or without cause. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.053 - Officers
  (a) The board shall select from among the managers a presiding officer. (b) The presiding officer shall preside over the board. A presiding officer pro ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.054 - Compensation
  A manager serves without pay. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.055 - Records Of Proceedings
  (a) The secretary shall keep suitable records of all proceedings of each board meeting. (b) After each meeting: (1) the presiding officer or the presiding ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.056 - District Administrator
  (a) The board shall: (1) appoint a person qualified by training and experience as district administrator; and (2) determine the administrator's compensation. (b) The board ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.057 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) perform the duties required by the board; (2) supervise the work and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.058 - Assistant Administrator
  (a) The board may designate an assistant administrator to discharge a duty or function of the district administrator in the event of the administrator's incapacity, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.059 - Legal Counsel
  (a) The attorneys who represent the City of Amarillo in civil matters may represent the board in all legal matters. (b) The district shall contribute ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.060 - Employees
  (a) The board may employ doctors, nurses, technicians, and other employees considered advisable for the efficient operation of the hospital or hospital system. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.061 - Physician Qualification
  The board may use district money to ensure the initial and continued qualification of physicians and other personnel. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.062 - Health Care Educational Programs
  (a) The board may spend district money, enter into an agreement, or take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or assist in providing health ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.063 - Retirement Program
  The board may establish or continue a retirement program for the benefit of the district's employees or contract with this state or the federal government ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.064 - Liability Insurance
  The board may purchase insurance to protect the managers from any liability that results from service on the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.065 - Seal
  The board may use a seal engraved with the district's name to authenticate the acts of the board. The secretary of the board shall keep ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy and indigent residents. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.102 - Restriction On Municipal Or County Taxation
  The City of Amarillo or a county may not impose a tax for hospital purposes on property within the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.103 - Management, Control, And Administration
  (a) The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital or hospital system. (b) The Potter County Commissioners Court may participate in the operation of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.104 - Hospital System
  (a) The district may own and operate a hospital or hospital system for indigent and needy persons. (b) The district may provide for the establishment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.105 - Rules
  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the hospital or hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.106 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  (a) The governing body may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.107 - Eligibility Standards; Pricing
  (a) Not later than the first day of each fiscal year, the board shall adopt requirements for the district to use in determining whether a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.108 - District Property, Facilities, And Equipment
  (a) The district may purchase or lease land inside or outside the district as required for district purposes. (b) Subject to Subsection (c), the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.109 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.110 - Gifts And Endowments
  (a) The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust or otherwise and administered by the board for ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.111 - Contracts For Services To Certain Persons
  Subject to the approval of the governing body, the board may contract with: (1) a county or municipality for the care and treatment of a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.112 - Joint Administration Or Delivery Of Health Care Services
  To provide joint administration or delivery of health care services, the district may affiliate with or enter into an arrangement with: (1) a managed care ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.113 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When a patient from Potter County or the district has been admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.114 - Reimbursement For Services To Nonresidents
  (a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the boundaries of the district to reimburse the district for the district's ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.115 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued in the name of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.151 - Petition To Expand District Territory
  (a) Registered voters of a defined territory not included in the district may file a petition with the board requesting inclusion of the territory in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.152 - Notice Of Hearing
  (a) The board by order shall set a time and place to hold a hearing on a petition to include a defined territory in the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.153 - Order Of Annexation
  (a) If, after a hearing under Section 1001.152, the board and the governing body determine that annexation of a defined territory into the district would ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.154 - Ratification Election
  (a) Annexation of territory is final when approved by a majority of the voters at: (1) an election held in the district; and (2) a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.155 - Notice Of Ratification Election
  (a) The governing body shall give notice of an election under Section 1001.154 by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.156 - Assumption Of Debt And Taxes
  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the voters in an election to approve annexation under Section 1001.154 must determine whether the annexed territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.157 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under Section 1001.154 shall be printed to permit voting for or against the following, as applicable: (1) "Adding (description of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.201 - Election On Expansion Of Service
  (a) On presentation of a petition for an authorization election signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of Randall County who do ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.202 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The assumption by the City of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.203 - Election Results
  If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor the expansion proposition: (1) the district, by resolution, shall assume: (A) the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.204 - Taxes
  A tax imposed by the Randall County Commissioners Court under this subchapter may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.205 - Participation In Operation Of District
  The Randall County Commissioners Court and the governing body, acting for the board, may agree on terms under which the commissioners court may participate in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.206 - Cumulative Effect
  This subchapter and Subchapter F are cumulative of any other law establishing the manner in which Randall County, or any portion of Randall County, may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.251 - Election On Discontinuation Of Service
  (a) On presentation of a petition for a discontinuation election signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of the area receiving services ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.252 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Discontinuation by the City of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.253 - Election Results
  If a majority of the votes in an election favor the proposition to discontinue service under this subchapter, the district is relieved of the duty ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.254 - Taxes
  The district is entitled to receive taxes from the area in which services are discontinued under this subchapter in an amount sufficient to pay expenses ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.301 - Budget
  (a) The district administrator, under the direction of the board, shall prepare an annual budget. (b) The governing body and the board shall: (1) provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.302 - Financial Report
  (a) As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare a report that includes: (1) a complete sworn ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.303 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select one or more depositories for the district in the manner provided by law for the selection of a county depository. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.351 - General Obligation Bonds
  The governing body may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.352 - Tax To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The governing body shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.353 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.354 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The mayor of the City of Amarillo shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The city secretary shall countersign the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.355 - Investment Of General Obligation Bond Proceeds
  Proceeds from the sale of general obligation bonds may be invested in direct obligations of the United States government. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.356 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The governing body may issue and sell revenue bonds for and in the name of the district to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.357 - Payment Of Revenue Bonds; Security
  (a) The governing body may: (1) issue revenue bonds payable from and secured by liens on and pledges of all or any part of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.358 - Use Of Revenue Bond Proceeds
  (a) If permitted in the bond ordinance, any required part of the proceeds from the sale of the revenue bonds may be used to: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.359 - Charge For Occupancy Or Use Of Hospital Facility
  The governing body and the board shall establish and collect charges for the occupancy or use of a hospital facility and for related services in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.360 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) Refunding bonds ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.361 - Bonds Exempt From Taxation
  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) a transaction ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.401 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) The governing body shall impose on all taxable property in the district, for the benefit of the district, a tax at a rate not ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.402 - Duty To Impose Tax
  (a) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds may pledge the proceeds of an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the district's ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.403 - Potter County Tax
  (a) The Potter County Commissioners Court may impose an ad valorem tax on all property inside the county and outside the boundaries of the City ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.404 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  (a) The tax assessor and collector for the City of Amarillo shall collect taxes imposed on all property subject to district taxation in the same ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1001.405 - Interest, Penalties, And Discounts
  Interest, penalties, and discounts on taxes paid to the district shall be the same as those on taxes paid to the city. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas. (3) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.002 - Authority For Creation
  The Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas, is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.003 - Political Subdivision
  The district is a political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.004 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 120, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.005 - Correction Of Invalid Procedures
  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.006 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The support and maintenance of the district's hospital system may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.051 - Board Of Directors; Election
  (a) The board consists of nine persons elected as provided by this section. (b) For the purpose of electing a board, the district is divided ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.052 - Bond; Record Of Bond And Oath Of Office
  (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is: (1) approved by the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County and the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.053 - Board Vacancy
  (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.054 - Officers
  The board shall elect a president and a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next directors election. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.055 - Compensation; Reimbursement
  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by the director in the performance of official duties on the approval ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.056 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of five directors is sufficient in any matter relating to the business of the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.057 - Recruitment Of Staff And Employees
  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.058 - Staff Physician Office Facilities
  (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings necessary to establish and maintain office facilities for staff physicians to provide adequate ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.059 - Health Education Programs For Staff And Employees
  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.060 - Retirement Of Benefits
  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in: (A) the Texas County ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.102 - Limitation On Certain Political Subdivisions
  A political subdivision other than the district in Brazoria County may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.103 - Powers Of Board
  (a) The board has all powers necessary, convenient, or incidental to carry out the purposes for which the district was created. (b) The board has ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.104 - Hospital System
  (a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system within the district's boundaries to provide health care services to persons ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.105 - Operating, Management, Or Consulting Contracts
  (a) The board may enter into an operating, management, or consulting contract to obtain management or consulting services for the district or for any portion ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.106 - Provision Of Services Outside District
  Subject to the approval of the board, the district may provide primary care, emergency services, preventive medical services, and other health-related services outside the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.107 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.108 - Gifts And Endowments
  (a) The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.109 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  As a government agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.110 - Public Works Contracts
  With respect to the construction of public works, the district has all of the powers and duties conferred on a municipality under Subchapter H, Chapter ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.151 - Petition To Expand District Territory
  (a) Territory may be added to the district on a petition for annexation signed by the owners of a majority in value of the land ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.152 - Notice Of Hearing
  (a) The board shall pass an order fixing a time and place at which the petition shall be heard. (b) The secretary shall issue notice ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.153 - Order Of Annexation
  If, after hearing the petition, the board finds that the proposed annexation is to the advantage of the district and to the territory to be ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.154 - Ratification Election
  (a) Annexation of the territory does not become final until ratified by a majority vote at a separate election held within the boundaries of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.155 - Assumption Of Debts And Taxes
  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for assumption of its proportion of the debts or taxes by the territory if annexed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.201 - Dissolution; Election
  (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.202 - Notice Of Election
  (a) The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.203 - Ballot
  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.204 - Election Results
  (a) If a majority of the votes in the election favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. (b) If a majority ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.205 - Transfer Or Administration Of Assets
  (a) If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.206 - Sale Or Transfer Of Assets And Liabilities
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the sale or transfer of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.207 - Imposition Of Tax And Return Of Surplus Taxes
  (a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.208 - Report; Dissolution Order
  (a) After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its assets and funds as prescribed by this subchapter, the board ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.251 - Depository
  As soon as practicable after the creation election results favorably to the creation of the district, the board shall by resolution designate a bank within ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.252 - Authority To Borrow Money; Security
  (a) The board may borrow money for district obligations. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: (1) revenue of the district that is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.301 - General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board may issue and sell bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.302 - Taxes To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board shall impose an annual ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.303 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.304 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the name of the district. The board secretary shall countersign the bonds. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.305 - Investment Of General Obligation Bond Proceeds
  Any part of the proceeds of general obligation bonds, until they are needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, may be invested ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.306 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or acquire buildings, sites, or improvements and equip buildings, sites, or improvements ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.351 - Imposition Of Taxes
  (a) The board shall impose on all property subject to district taxation, for the benefit of the district, a tax at a rate not to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1002.352 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.002 - Authority For Operation
  The Booker Hospital District operates under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.003 - Political Subdivision
  The district is a political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.004 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 411, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.005 - Correction Of Invalid Procedure
  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.051 - Board
  The district is governed by a board of seven directors. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.052 - Term; Election
  (a) Unless a four-year term is established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors serve staggered terms of two years; (2) three directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.053 - Vacancy
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.054 - Officers
  The board shall elect a president and a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next directors election. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.055 - Compensation; Expenses
  A director serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties on the approval of the expenses ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.056 - Employees
  The board may employ a general manager, attorney, financial advisor, bookkeeper, or architect. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.057 - Maintenance Of Records; Public Inspection
  All district records, including books, accounts, notices, minutes, and all other matters of the district and the operation of its facilities, shall be: (1) maintained ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.058 - Seal
  The board may adopt a seal for the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for the operation of all hospital facilities for providing hospital care for the district's needy residents. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.102 - Limitation On Certain Political Subdivisions
  A political subdivision within the district may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.103 - Management And Control
  The board has the complete management and control of all the business of the district, including the power to negotiate and contract with any person ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.104 - Hospital System
  The district may establish a hospital system to provide medical and hospital care to persons residing in the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.105 - Rules
  (a) The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the district, including district facilities. (b) On approval by the board, the rules may be ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.106 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  (a) The board may prescribe the method and manner of the making of purchases and expenditures by the district. (b) The board shall prescribe: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.107 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.108 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.109 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When a patient from the county has been admitted to a district facility, the board shall require an inquiry into the circumstances of: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.110 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  As a governmental agency, the district may sue and be sued in its own name in any court of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.151 - Budget
  (a) Each year, the board shall prepare a budget showing for the following fiscal year: (1) the proposed expenditures and disbursements; (2) the estimated receipts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.152 - Fiscal Year
  The district's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.153 - Annual Audit
  (a) For each fiscal year, the board shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records. (b) Not later than December 31 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.154 - Depository
  (a) The board by resolution shall designate one or more banks in the district as the district's depository or treasurer. A designated bank serves for ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.201 - General Obligation Bonds
  The board may issue and sell bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.202 - Taxes To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an amount sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.203 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.204 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the name of the district. The board secretary shall countersign the bonds. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.205 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) Subject to Subsection (c), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.251 - Imposition Of Taxes
  (a) The board shall impose on all property subject to district taxation, for the benefit of the district, a tax at a rate not to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.252 - Powers And Duties Of County Tax Assessor; Fees
  (a) The county tax assessor and collector shall collect the tax imposed under this subchapter unless the board by majority vote appoints a tax assessor ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1003.253 - Interest, Penalties, And Discounts
  Interest, penalties, and discounts on taxes paid to the district shall be the same as for county taxes. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.002 - Authority For Operation
  The Ballinger Memorial Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.003 - Essential Public Function
  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.004 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1.03, Chapter 137, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.005 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The state may not be obligated for the support or maintenance of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.006 - Restriction On State Financial Assistance
  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.051 - Board
  The district is governed by a board of seven directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.052 - Terms; Election
  (a) Directors are elected from the district at large. (b) Unless a four-year term is established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.053 - Qualifications For Office
  (a) To be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.054 - Director's Bond
  (a) Before assuming the duties of office, each director must execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.055 - Board Vacancy
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.056 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among the directors. (b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.057 - Compensation; Reimbursement
  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.058 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in matters relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.059 - District Administrator; Administrator's Bond
  (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board. (c) The district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.060 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.061 - Assistant District Administrator; Attorney
  (a) The board may appoint qualified persons as assistant district administrator and attorney for the district. (b) The assistant district administrator and attorney for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.062 - Employees
  (a) The district may employ nurses, technicians, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, additional attorneys, and other necessary employees. (b) The board may delegate to the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.063 - Recruitment Of Medical Staff And Employees
  The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.064 - Appointment And Removal Of Medical Staff
  The board may: (1) appoint to the medical staff any doctor the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district; (2) remove any ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.065 - Retirement Benefits
  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in: (A) the Texas County ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.102 - Management, Control, And Administration
  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.103 - Rules
  The board may adopt rules governing: (1) the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and (2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of district staff ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.104 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  The board may prescribe: (1) the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) accounting and control procedures for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.105 - Provision Of Certain Health Services
  (a) The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service. (b) The district may operate or provide for home ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.106 - District Property, Facilities, And Equipment
  (a) The board shall determine: (1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and (2) the type of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.107 - Operating And Management Contracts
  The board may enter into operating or management contracts relating to hospital facilities for the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.108 - Service Contracts
  (a) The board may contract with a public or private hospital, a political subdivision of the state, or a state or federal agency for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.109 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.110 - Cost Of Relocating Or Altering Property
  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.111 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for any purpose and under any direction, limitation, or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.112 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.113 - Reimbursement For Services
  (a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.114 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The district may create and sponsor a nonprofit corporation under the Business Organizations Code and may contribute money to or solicit money for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.115 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.116 - Construction Contracts; Advertising For Certain Construction Contracts
  (a) The board may enter into a construction contract on the district's behalf. (b) The board may enter into a construction contract only after competitive ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.151 - Dissolution; Election
  (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.152 - Notice Of Election
  (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.153 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Ballinger Memorial ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.154 - Election Results
  (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.155 - Transfer Or Administration Of Assets
  (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, equipment, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.156 - Imposition Of Tax And Return Of Surplus Taxes
  (a) After the board determines that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.157 - Report; Dissolution Order
  (a) After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.201 - Budget
  (a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.202 - Notice; Hearing; Adoption Of Budget
  (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.203 - Amendment Of Budget
  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.204 - Fiscal Year
  (a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) during a period ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.205 - Annual Audit
  The board shall have an annual audit made of the financial condition of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.206 - Inspection Of Annual Audit And District Records
  The annual audit and other district records are open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.207 - Financial Report
  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.208 - Short-Term Financing
  The district may borrow money through short-term financing. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.209 - Debt Limitation
  Except as provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code, and Sections 1004.116, 1004.251, and 1004.254, the district may not incur a debt payable from district revenue ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.210 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select at least one bank to serve as a depository for district money. (b) The board may solicit bids from local ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.211 - Restriction On Investment
  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.251 - General Obligation Bonds
  If authorized by an election, the board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.252 - Tax To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1004.251, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.253 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.254 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; (2) acquire sites ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.255 - Maturity
  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of their issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.256 - Execution Of Bonds
  (a) The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.257 - Bonds Not Subject To Taxation
  The following are not subject to taxation by the state or by a political subdivision of the state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.301 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.302 - Tax Rate
  (a) The board may impose an annual tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.303 - Election To Increase Maximum Tax Rate
  (a) The board may order an election to increase the maximum tax rate of the district to an amount not to exceed 75 cents on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.304 - Notice Of Election
  (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.305 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The increase by the Ballinger Memorial ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1004.306 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.002 - Authority For Operation
  The Baylor County Hospital District operates and is financed as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.003 - Essential Public Function
  The district is a public entity performing an essential public function. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.004 - District Territory
  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Baylor County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on September 1, 1989. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.005 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The state may not become obligated for the support or maintenance of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.006 - Restriction On State Financial Assistance
  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.051 - Board
  The district is governed by a board of seven directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.052 - Election; Term
  (a) Directors are elected from the district at large. (b) Unless a four-year term is established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code: (1) directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.053 - Notice Of Election
  At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.054 - Application
  (a) A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the secretary of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.055 - Qualifications For Office
  (a) To be a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.056 - Board Vacancy
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the Commissioners Court of Baylor County shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.057 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect a president and a vice president from among its members. (b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.058 - Compensation
  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.059 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of a majority of the directors voting is necessary in matters relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.060 - District Administrator
  (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board. (c) The district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.061 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.062 - Appointment And Recruitment Of Staff
  (a) The board may appoint to the staff any physicians the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.063 - Employees
  (a) The district may employ physicians, technicians, nurses, fiscal agents, accountants, architects, attorneys, and other necessary employees. (b) The board may delegate to the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.064 - Health Education
  The board may spend district money to provide scholarships and student loans to educate county residents in health-related fields. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.065 - Retirement Benefits
  The board may provide retirement benefits for employees of the district and hospital system by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for operating hospital facilities and for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents, in accordance with district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.102 - Restriction On County And Municipal Taxation And Debt
  Baylor County and the City of Seymour may not impose a tax or issue a bond or other obligation for hospital purposes or to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.103 - Management, Control, And Administration
  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the money and resources of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.104 - District Rules
  The board may adopt rules governing: (1) the operation of the hospital and hospital system; and (2) the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.105 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  The board may prescribe: (1) the method of the making of purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) accounting and control procedures ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.106 - Mobile Emergency Medical Service
  The district may operate or provide for the operation of a mobile emergency medical service. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.107 - Alternative Delivery Systems Of Care
  The board may create alternative delivery systems of care, including: (1) nursing homes; (2) home health care agencies; (3) extended care facilities; (4) retirement villages; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.108 - District Property, Facilities, And Equipment
  (a) The board shall determine: (1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and (2) the type of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.109 - Construction Contracts
  (a) The board may enter into construction contracts for the district. (b) The board may enter into a construction contract that involves spending more than ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.110 - Operating And Management Contracts
  The board on behalf of the district may enter into operating or management contracts relating to the hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.111 - Service Contracts
  The board may contract with a political subdivision of the state or with a state or federal agency for the district to: (1) provide a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.112 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.113 - Cost Of Relocating Or Altering Property
  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.114 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for the purpose and under a written direction, limitation, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.115 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When an individual who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.116 - Reimbursement For Services
  (a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside the boundaries of the district to reimburse the district for the district's ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.117 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The board may sue and be sued on behalf of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.151 - Budget
  (a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.152 - Notice; Hearing; Adoption Of Budget
  (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.153 - Amendment Of Budget
  After the budget is adopted, the budget may be amended on the board's approval. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.154 - Restriction On Expenditures
  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.155 - Fiscal Year
  (a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) during a period ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.156 - Annual Audit
  The board annually shall have an audit made of the financial condition of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.157 - Inspection Of Annual Audit And District Records
  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection during regular business hours at the principal office of the district. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.158 - Financial Report
  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of the amount ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.159 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select one or more banks to serve as depository for district money. (b) District money, other than money invested as provided ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.160 - Authority To Borrow Money; Security
  (a) The board may borrow money if the board declares that there is an emergency because money is not available to meet authorized obligations of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.161 - Restriction On Investment
  The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.201 - General Obligation Bonds
  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds authorized by an election in the name and on the faith and credit of the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.202 - Tax To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1005.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.203 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of voters voting at an election held for ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.204 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital system purposes; (2) acquire ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.205 - Maturity
  District bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.206 - Execution Of Bonds
  (a) The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.207 - Bonds Not Subject To Taxation
  The following are not subject to taxation by the state or by a political subdivision of the state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.208 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding indebtedness issued or assumed by the district. (b) Refunding bonds may be: (1) sold, with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.251 - Imposition Of Tax
  (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to hospital district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.252 - Tax Rate
  (a) The board may impose an annual tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1005.253 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.002 - Authority For Creation
  The Caprock Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.003 - Essential Public Function
  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.004 - District Territory
  (a) The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precincts 1, 3, and 4 of Floyd County as those boundaries ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.005 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.006 - Restriction On State Financial Assistance
  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.051 - Board Election; Term
  (a) The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large. (b) Directors serve two-year staggered terms unless four-year terms are established under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.052 - Notice Of Election
  At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.053 - Ballot Petition
  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file with the board's secretary a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.054 - Qualifications For Office
  To be eligible to be elected or appointed as a director, a person must: (1) be a resident of the district; and (2) own land ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.055 - Director's Bond; Record Of Bond And Oath Or Affirmation
  (a) Each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the district; and (2) conditioned on the faithful ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.056 - Board Vacancy
  (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If the number ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.057 - Officers
  The board shall elect from among its members a president and a secretary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.058 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.059 - District Administrator; Assistant Administrator
  (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as a district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant to the district administrator. (c) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.060 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  The district administrator shall supervise the work and activities of the district subject to any limitation the board may prescribe. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.061 - Employees
  The board may employ technicians, nurses, and other employees considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.062 - Retirement Program
  The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government to establish or continue a retirement program for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care to indigent persons in the district; and (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.102 - Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation And Debt
  A political subdivision located in the district may not impose taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes for medical treatment of indigent ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.103 - Management, Control, And Administration
  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.104 - Hospital System
  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital or hospital system in the district by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.105 - Rules
  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.106 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  The board may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting and control ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.107 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.108 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.109 - Contracts For Services To Certain Persons
  (a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside the district for the care and treatment of sick or injured persons ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.110 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When an individual who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.111 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.151 - Budget
  (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.152 - Fiscal Year
  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.153 - Audit
  (a) The district shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. (b) The audit shall be open to inspection at all times at ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.154 - Financial Report
  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.155 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) All district money shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.156 - Borrowing Money In Emergency; Security
  (a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.201 - General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.202 - Taxes To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued under Section 1007.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.203 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The board may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.204 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.205 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds or other refundable indebtedness issued by the district. (b) A refunding bond ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.206 - Bonds Exempt From Taxation
  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) the transfer ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.251 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.252 - Tax Rate
  The tax rate may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 assessed value of all taxable property. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1006.253 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  (a) The tax assessor-collector of Floyd County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to the district depository. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.002 - Authority For Operation
  The Chillicothe Hospital District operates and is administered and financed in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.003 - Essential Public Function
  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.004 - District Territory
  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of County Commissioners Precinct No. 3 of Hardeman County, Texas, as those boundaries existed on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.005 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The support or maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.006 - Restriction On State Financial Assistance
  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.051 - Board Election; Term
  (a) The board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large. (b) The board shall declare the results of the election. (c) Directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.052 - Notice Of Election
  At least 30 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.053 - Ballot Application
  (a) A person must file an application with the board secretary to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.054 - Qualifications For Office
  (a) A person may not be elected or appointed as a director unless the person is: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.055 - Bond; Record Of Bond And Oath Or Affirmation Of Office
  (a) Each director may be required to execute a good and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is: (1) approved by the Commissioners Court of Hardeman ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.056 - Board Vacancy
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.057 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect: (1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and (2) a secretary, who need not be a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.058 - Compensation
  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The expenses must be: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.059 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.060 - District Administrator
  (a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.061 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.062 - Attorney; Assistant District Administrator
  (a) The board may appoint qualified persons as: (1) the attorney for the district; and (2) the assistant district administrator. (b) The attorney for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.063 - Appointment And Recruitment Of Staff And Employees
  (a) The board may appoint to the staff any physicians the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.064 - Personnel Contracts
  (a) The board may contract to provide administrative or other personnel for the operation of the hospital facilities. (b) The contract may not have a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.065 - Retirement Benefits
  The board may provide retirement benefits for district employees by: (1) establishing or administering a retirement program; or (2) participating in: (A) the Texas County ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility to: (1) operate all hospital facilities; and (2) provide medical and hospital care for the district's needy residents. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.102 - Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation And Debt
  A political subdivision located wholly or partly within the district may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.103 - Management, Control, And Administration
  The board shall manage, control, and administer the hospital system and the district's money and resources. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.104 - Hospital System
  (a) The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by: (1) acquiring, purchasing, constructing, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; (2) equipping ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.105 - Rules
  The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.106 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  The board may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting and control ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.107 - District Property, Facilities, And Equipment
  (a) The board shall determine the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate hospital system. (b) The board may: (1) purchase ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.108 - Operating And Management Contracts
  The board may enter into an operating or management contract relating to a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.109 - Interlocal Agreement
  The board may enter into an interlocal agreement with another political subdivision to operate the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.110 - Service Contracts
  The board may contract with a political subdivision or governmental agency for the district to provide investigatory or other services as to facilities for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.111 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.112 - Cost Of Relocating Or Altering Property
  In exercising the power of eminent domain, if the board requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.113 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust for a purpose and under a written direction, limitation, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.114 - Contracts For Services To Certain Persons
  (a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries to reimburse the district for the care and treatment of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.115 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.116 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.117 - Advertising For Certain Construction Contracts
  Contracts for construction involving the expenditure of more than $15,000 may be made only after advertising as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.151 - Dissolution; Election
  (a) The district may be dissolved only on approval of a majority of the voters voting in an election held for that purpose. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.152 - Notice Of Election
  (a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks the election order in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.153 - Ballot
  The ballot for an election under this subchapter must be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The dissolution of the Chillicothe Hospital ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.154 - Election Results
  (a) If a majority of the votes in an election under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall find that the district is dissolved. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.155 - Transfer Or Administration Of Assets
  (a) If a majority of the votes in the election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall: (1) transfer the land, buildings, improvements, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.156 - Sale Or Transfer Of Assets And Liabilities
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may not be dissolved unless the board provides for the sale or transfer of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.157 - Imposition Of Tax And Return Of Surplus Taxes
  (a) After the board finds that the district is dissolved, the board shall: (1) determine the debt owed by the district; and (2) impose on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.158 - Report; Dissolution Order
  (a) After the district has paid all its debts and has disposed of all its money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.201 - Budget
  (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. (b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement of: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.202 - Notice; Hearing; Adoption Of Budget
  (a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget. (b) The board shall publish notice of the hearing in accordance with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.203 - Amendments To Budget
  The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.204 - Restriction On Expenditures
  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.205 - Fiscal Year
  (a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board. (b) The fiscal year may not be changed: (1) during a period ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.206 - Annual Audit
  The board annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.207 - Inspection Of Annual Audit And District Records
  The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.208 - Financial Report
  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.209 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as a depository for district money. (b) District money, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.210 - Spending And Investment Restrictions
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenues other than the revenues on hand ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.211 - Authority To Borrow Money; Security
  (a) The board may borrow money for district obligations at the time the loan is made. (b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.251 - General Obligation Bonds
  The board may issue and sell general obligations bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district for any purpose relating ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.252 - Tax To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1008.251, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax at a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.253 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.254 - Maturity Of General Obligation Bonds
  District general obligation bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.255 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.256 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The board may issue revenue bonds to: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or (2) acquire ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.257 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding bond may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.258 - Bonds Exempt From Taxation
  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) the transfer ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.301 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation. (b) The tax may be used to pay: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.302 - Tax Rate
  (a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1008.303 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  The board may provide for the appointment of a tax assessor-collector for the district or may contract for the assessment and collection of taxes as ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.002 - Authority For Creation
  The Cochran Memorial Hospital District is created under the authority of Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.003 - Essential Public Function
  The district performs an essential public function in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.004 - District Territory
  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Cochran County, Texas. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.005 - District Support And Maintenance Not State Obligation
  The support and maintenance of the district may not become a charge against or obligation of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.006 - Restriction On State Financial Assistance
  The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.051 - Board; Election
  (a) The board consists of five elected directors. (b) One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct and one director is elected from the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.052 - Term
  Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless a four-year term is established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.053 - Notice Of Election
  At least 10 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.054 - Ballot Petition
  (a) A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must file a petition requesting that ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.055 - Qualifications For Office
  To qualify for election to the board, a person must: (1) be a resident of Cochran County; and (2) own property in Cochran County subject ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.056 - Filing Of Oath
  The constitutional oath of office executed by a director must be filed in the district's office. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.057 - Board Vacancy
  (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. (b) If the number ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.058 - Officers
  The board shall elect from among its members a president, vice president, and secretary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.059 - Compensation
  A director is entitled to compensation at a rate determined by the board. The rate may not exceed $10 for each board meeting. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.060 - Voting Requirement
  A concurrence of three directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.061 - Maintenance Of Records; Public Inspection
  (a) The board shall: (1) keep an account of all board meetings and proceedings; and (2) maintain at the district's principal office all district records ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.062 - District Administrator; Assistant Administrator
  (a) The board shall appoint a qualified person as district administrator. (b) The board may appoint an assistant to the district administrator. (c) The district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.063 - General Duties Of District Administrator
  Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall: (1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and (2) direct the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.064 - Employees
  The board may employ nurses, technicians, and other lay personnel considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district or may delegate that authority to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.065 - Retirement Program
  The board may enter into a contract or agreement with this state or the federal government to establish or continue a retirement program for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.101 - District Responsibility
  The district has full responsibility for: (1) operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care of indigent patients; and (2) providing medical and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.102 - Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation And Debt
  Cochran County or a municipality in Cochran County may not levy taxes or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or medical care. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.103 - Management, Control, And Administration
  The board shall manage, control, and administer the district and the district's hospitals and hospital system. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.104 - Hospital System
  The district shall provide for the establishment of a hospital system by: (1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment; (2) equipping the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.105 - Rules
  The board may adopt rules for the operation of the district and as required to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.106 - Purchasing And Accounting Procedures
  The board may prescribe: (1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and (2) all accounting and control ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.107 - Rates And Charges
  The board shall establish the rates and charges for: (1) services; (2) supplies; and (3) the use of district facilities. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.108 - Hospital Lease
  The board may lease a district hospital to a qualified doctor or group of doctors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.109 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.110 - Gifts And Endowments
  The board may accept on behalf of the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.111 - Contracts For Services To Certain Persons
  (a) The board may contract with a county or a municipality located outside Cochran County for the care and treatment of a sick or injured ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.112 - Payment For Treatment; Procedures
  (a) When an indigent patient has been admitted to a district facility, the district administrator shall have an inquiry made into the circumstances of: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.113 - Authority To Sue And Be Sued
  The district, through the board, may sue and be sued. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.01, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.151 - Budget; Notice Of Hearing
  (a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board. The budget must be for the fiscal year prescribed by Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.152 - Fiscal Year
  The district operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.153 - Annual Audit
  (a) The district annually shall have an audit made of the district's financial condition. (b) The audit shall be open to inspection at all times ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.154 - Financial Report
  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board: (1) a complete sworn statement of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.155 - Depository
  (a) The board shall select one or more banks in Cochran County to serve as a depository for district money. (b) All district money shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.201 - General Obligation Bonds
  The board may issue and sell general obligation bonds in the name and on the faith and credit of the district to purchase, construct, acquire, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.202 - Tax To Pay General Obligation Bonds
  (a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1009.201, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax in an ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.203 - General Obligation Bond Election
  (a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting in an election held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.204 - Execution Of General Obligation Bonds
  (a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name. (b) The board secretary shall attest the bonds as provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.205 - Refunding Bonds
  (a) The board may, without an election, issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding general obligation bonds issued or assumed by the district. (b) A refunding ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.206 - Bonds Exempt From Taxation
  The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state: (1) bonds issued by the district; (2) the transfer ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.251 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation in the manner provided by law for county taxes. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 1009.252 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  (a) The tax assessor-collector of Cochran County shall collect taxes imposed by the district and promptly transfer the money collected to a district depository. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Assessment" includes a reassessment or supplemental assessment. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (3) "Director" means a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.002 - Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District
  (a) The Southeast Texas Agricultural Development District is created as a special district. (b) The board by resolution may change the district's name. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.003 - Purpose And Nature Of District
  (a) The district is created as a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to: (1) conserve and develop the natural ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.004 - District Territory
  (a) The district includes all of the territory of Chambers County that is east of the center line of the Trinity River and north of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.005 - Applicability Of And Relation To Other Law
  (a) Chapter 49, Water Code, does not apply to the district. (b) The district's authority under this chapter is not intended to duplicate the authority ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.051 - Board Of Directors
  (a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors. (b) The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.052 - Qualifications
  (a) To serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and: (1) reside in the district; (2) own property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.053 - Terms
  The county commissioners court shall appoint the directors to serve staggered four-year terms with as near as possible to one-half of the directors' terms expiring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.054 - Director's Bond
  (a) As soon as practicable after a director is appointed, the director shall execute a $10,000 bond payable to the district and conditioned on the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.055 - Removal; Vacancy
  (a) The county commissioners court may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties on petition by a majority of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.056 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect from its directors a president, vice president, and secretary. (b) The board by rule may provide for the election of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.057 - Meetings
  The board shall meet at least once every three months and at the call of the presiding officer or a majority of the directors. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.058 - Compensation; Reimbursement
  A director serves without compensation but shall be reimbursed for a reasonable and necessary expense incurred in performing an official duty. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.059 - Conflict Of Interest; Disclosure Required
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.101 - General Powers And Duties
  (a) The district has the powers and duties that are necessary or desirable to carry out a power or duty expressly or implicitly granted under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.102 - Limitation On District Powers
  The district may not exercise a power unless it furthers the purposes of this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.103 - Exercise Of Powers Outside District
  The district may exercise any of its powers outside the district territory if the board determines that there is a benefit to the district in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.104 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.105 - Rulemaking
  The board may adopt rules: (1) necessary or convenient to carry out district powers and duties; (2) to govern its affairs; (3) to preserve the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.106 - Executive Director; Employees
  The board may employ: (1) an executive director to manage the district's daily operations; and (2) other persons necessary to carry out the district's duties. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.107 - Economic Development
  (a) The district may encourage state economic development as provided by this chapter, including making a loan or grant of public money for the purposes ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.108 - Agricultural Development
  The district may: (1) promote all agricultural enterprises, facilities, and services of the district; and (2) encourage the maintenance and conservation of soil in the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.109 - Sugar Mill Or Other Enterprise
  (a) The district may design, construct, and operate a sugar mill or other agricultural enterprise. (b) The district may acquire property necessary for a sugar ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.110 - Designation Of Agricultural Projects
  (a) The district may designate as an agricultural project a project that relates to: (1) the development of agriculture in the district and surrounding areas; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.111 - Agricultural Research
  The district may conduct or pay for research for agricultural purposes. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.112 - Transportation
  The district may encourage the transportation and distribution of the district's agricultural products through the development and operation of transportation structures necessary to further the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.113 - Relationship With Navigation District
  The district may cooperate and contract with the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District on any area of mutual interest. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.114 - Acquisition Or Disposition Of Property
  The district may acquire or dispose of property in any manner, including by: (1) conveyance; (2) mortgage; or (3) lease, as lessor or lessee. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.115 - Eminent Domain
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.116 - Annexation And Exclusion Of Territory
  (a) The district may annex land as provided by Section 49.301 or 49.302, Water Code, except that the references in those sections related to taxes ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.117 - Agreements
  (a) The district may: (1) enter into an agreement with any person for any district purpose, including an agreement: (A) to operate or maintain an ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.118 - Donations; Grants
  The district may accept a donation or grant from any person. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.119 - Hearings
  (a) The board may conduct hearings and take evidence on any matter before the board. (b) The board may appoint a hearings examiner to conduct ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.120 - Suits
  (a) The district may sue and be sued. (b) In a suit against the district, process may be served on a director or registered agent. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.121 - Indemnification
  The district may indemnify a director or district employee or a former director or district employee for reasonable expenses and costs, including attorney's fees, incurred ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.122 - Official Seal
  The district may adopt an official seal for the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.151 - Powers And Duties Related To Finances
  (a) The district may: (1) acquire and dispose of money; (2) impose a charge for using a facility or a service the district provides; (3) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.152 - Obligations
  (a) The district may issue any type of obligation for any district purpose. An obligation may be issued under Chapter 1371, Government Code. (b) When ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.153 - Approval Of Assessment Obligations
  An obligation secured by an assessment may not be issued unless the district receives a written petition requesting the assessment and issuance of obligations. The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.201 - General Powers Related To Assessments
  (a) The board may impose an assessment: (1) for a district expense; (2) to finance a project or district service; or (3) for any other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.202 - Area To Be Assessed; Limitations
  (a) The board may impose an assessment only on property included in a petition for assessment. (b) The owner of an improvement constructed in the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.203 - Hearing And Petition Required
  The board may impose an assessment only if: (1) a written petition has been filed with the board that: (A) requests the assessment; (B) states ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.204 - Apportionment Of Costs
  (a) The board shall apportion the cost of an assessment to property according to the special benefits accruing to the property because of the project ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.205 - Assessment To Finance Project Or Service
  (a) If the board determines the total cost of an assessment to finance a project or service, the board shall impose the assessment against each ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.206 - Assessment Roll
  (a) The board shall prepare and maintain an assessment roll showing: (1) the assessment against each property; and (2) the board's basis for the assessment. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.207 - Assessment As Lien
  (a) An assessment, including an assessment resulting from an addition or correction to the assessment roll, penalties and interest on an assessment, an assessment collection ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.208 - Correction Of Mistake
  After notice and hearing in the manner required for an original assessment, the board may impose an assessment to correct a mistake in the assessment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.209 - Notice Of Hearing On Proposed Assessment
  (a) The board shall provide notice of a hearing for a proposed assessment in a newspaper with general circulation in Chambers County. The publication must ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.210 - Conduct Of Hearing; Findings
  (a) The board or hearings examiner shall hear and rule on all objections to a proposed assessment. (b) A hearing on a proposed assessment may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.211 - Board Order Imposing Assessment
  (a) After receiving or issuing the findings required by Section 3001.210(c), the board by order: (1) shall: (A) impose the assessment as a special assessment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.212 - Rehearing
  A motion for rehearing is subject to Section 2001.146, Government Code, except that the property owner must file the motion for rehearing not later than ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.213 - Notice Of Assessment
  Not later than the 30th day after the date on which an assessment order is issued, the district shall file a notice of the assessment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.214 - Appeal To Court
  (a) A property owner against whom an assessment is imposed may appeal the assessment to a district court in the county in which the property ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.215 - New Assessment After Invalid Prior Assessment
  If the board determines or a court holds that an assessment is invalid, the board may impose a new assessment in accordance with the procedures ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3001.251 - Dissolution
  The board may dissolve the district if all district debts and obligations have been discharged. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority. (2) "Base property" means land described by Section 3501.002(a), including any property used in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.002 - Authority Territory
  (a) The authority's territory is that described by Section 13.10, Chapter 62, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section 396.009, Local ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.003 - Purpose And Nature Of Authority
  (a) The purpose of the authority is to undertake projects necessary or incidental to the industrial, commercial, or business development, redevelopment, maintenance, and expansion of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.004 - Exemption From Taxation
  The property, revenue, and income of the authority are exempt from a tax imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.051 - Composition Of Board
  (a) The board is composed of: (1) five directors appointed by the governing body of the City of Lubbock from a list of persons recommended ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.052 - Term; Vacancies
  (a) A director serves a term of four years. A director appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall serve for the remainder ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.053 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect from its membership a president and a vice president. (b) The vice president shall preside in the absence of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.054 - Employees
  The board may employ and compensate persons to carry out the powers and duties of the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.055 - Rules For Proceedings
  The board shall adopt rules for its proceedings. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.101 - Authority Of Board
  The board shall manage, control, and operate the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.102 - General Powers And Duties
  (a) The authority may accept title, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, from the United States to all or any portion of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.103 - Utilities
  (a) As may be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which the authority was established, the authority may exercise those powers granted to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.104 - Security For Costs Or Bond Not Required
  In a suit, the authority may not be required to give security for costs or a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal from a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.105 - Advisory Boards
  The board may appoint advisory boards to assist the board in administering this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 423, § 2, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.106 - Revenue Bonds
  The authority may issue for any authority purpose bonds or other obligations payable from any source of authority revenue. The authority may issue a bond ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.151 - Legislative Intent
  The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of the base property. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3501.152 - Duty To Dissolve
  (a) The authority shall be dissolved on approval of the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County: (1) when all the functions of the authority are ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.002 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority
  The authority is established as a political subdivision of this state if Westworth Village and White Settlement each: (1) adopt a resolution authorizing the authority's ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.003 - Authority Territory
  The boundaries of the authority territory are the boundaries of Westworth Village and White Settlement. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.004 - Exemption From Taxation
  The property, revenue, and income of the authority are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.051 - Composition Of Board
  The board consists of six directors. The governing body of each municipality in the authority shall appoint three directors. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.052 - Term
  A director serves a two-year term. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.053 - Vacancies
  A vacancy on the board is filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.054 - Officers
  (a) The board shall select from its membership a presiding officer and an assistant presiding officer. (b) The assistant presiding officer presides in the absence ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.055 - Employees
  The board may employ all persons necessary to carry out the functions of the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.101 - Authority Of Board
  The board shall manage, operate, and control the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.102 - General Powers
  The authority may exercise, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.103 - Receipt Of Property
  The authority shall accept title, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, from the United States to all or any portion of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.104 - Use Of Property
  (a) The authority shall use the property described by Section 3502.103 and all assistance available for the property from the United States and all other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.105 - Awarding Of Contracts
  (a) The board may adopt rules governing the receiving of bids and the awarding of contracts. (b) A contract in the amount of more than ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.151 - Legislative Intent
  The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of the property described by Section 3502.103. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3502.152 - Power To Dissolve
  (a) The board may dissolve the authority if: (1) each municipality in the authority approves the dissolution; and (2) all debts or obligations have been ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the Red River Redevelopment Authority. (2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors. (3) "Property" means land, improvements, and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.002 - Nature Of Authority
  (a) The authority is a governmental agency and a political subdivision of this state. (b) The operations of the authority are considered to be essential ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.003 - Purposes Of Authority
  (a) The authority is created to: (1) accept title on approval by, and in coordination with, the governor to all or a portion of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.004 - Authority Territory
  (a) The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 8A, Chapter 831, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, as added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.005 - Expansion Of Territory
  The authority's territory may be expanded as additional: (1) real property is conveyed to the authority by the United States; or (2) counties or municipalities ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.006 - Relation To Other Law
  This chapter does not limit the power of the authority or other person, including another governmental entity, to use other law not in conflict with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.007 - Legislative Intent On Applicability Of Other Laws
  The legislature intends that the authority shall have all power necessary to fully qualify and gain the benefits of any law that is helpful in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.008 - Applicability Of State Regulatory Authority
  The authority is subject to the regulatory authority of the state, including any state agency, to the same extent as a municipal corporation. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.009 - Applicability Of Open Government Laws
  Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code, apply to the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.051 - General Duties
  The board shall manage, control, and operate the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.052 - Composition
  The board is composed of the following 15 directors: (1) two directors appointed by the county judge of Bowie County; (2) one director appointed by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.053 - Term; Service By Elected Officials
  (a) Each director serves for a term of two years. (b) The board by rule or resolution may: (1) provide for the appointment of directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.054 - Vacancies
  A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.055 - Officers
  (a) The board shall elect from among its membership a president and a vice president. (b) The vice president shall preside in the absence of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.056 - Recall
  A director may be recalled at any time by the appointing official. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.057 - Compensation; Reimbursement
  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.058 - Compensation; Board Position Not Civil Office Of Emolument
  (a) A position on the board may not be construed to be a civil office of emolument for any purpose, including a purpose described in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.059 - Rules; Proceedings
  The board shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.060 - Conflict Of Interest; Applicability Of Other Law
  A conflict of interest, under either statutory or common law, for a director regarding a particular matter to come before the board, is governed by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.101 - General Powers And Duties
  (a) This chapter provides sufficient authority to issue bonds, execute contracts, and perform any other act or procedure authorized in this chapter for the authority ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.102 - General Property Powers
  The authority may acquire, purchase, construct, own, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend, lease, or sell on terms, including rentals or sale prices, on which ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.103 - Water, Sewer, And Natural Gas Projects; Eminent Domain
  (a) The authority may undertake a project under Section 3503.003(a)(3) to develop water, sewer, and natural gas projects to benefit the authority. (b) The authority ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.104 - Waste Disposal
  (a) The authority may provide for the collection, transmission, treatment, disposal, and control of municipal, domestic, industrial, and commercial waste water and sewage. (b) The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.105 - Other Powers Related To Water
  The authority may provide for the construction, storage, transmission, treatment, supply, and distribution of water for any useful purpose, including for a municipal, domestic, industrial, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.106 - Contracts
  The authority and any person may contract with each other in any manner and on terms on which the parties agree regarding a power the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.107 - Employees
  The board may employ persons to carry out the powers and duties of the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.02, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.151 - Use Of Revenue From Other Governmental Entities; Limitation
  (a) Any governmental entity of this state may: (1) use and pledge available revenue for the payment of an amount due under a contract entered ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.152 - Fees For Use Of Other Governmental Entities' Utilities
  (a) A governmental entity may charge a fee to any person for using a service or facility provided by a utility operated by the governmental ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.153 - Transfer Of Assets By County
  (a) Bowie County may transfer to the authority by deed, bill of sale, or other method, all assets, including personal and real property, accumulated or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.154 - Exemption From Taxation
  The property, revenue, and income of the authority are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.201 - General Authority To Issue Bonds
  To exercise a power granted under this chapter, the authority may issue bonds to acquire, purchase, construct, maintain, repair, improve, or extend works, improvements, facilities, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.202 - Revenue Bonds
  (a) The authority may issue revenue bonds, including revenue bonds to pay for feasibility studies for proposed authority projects, including projects regarding engineering, planning and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.203 - Approval By Attorney General
  If bonds issued by the authority recite that they are secured by a pledge of payments under a contract, a copy of the contract and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.204 - Bonds For Water Or Sewer Projects; Applicability Of Water Code
  Bonds issued under this chapter for a water or sewer project shall be issued in accordance with Sections 54.502 and 54.503, Water Code. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.251 - Power To Dissolve; Legislative Intent
  (a) The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved, with the approval of the governing bodies of the municipalities of DeKalb, Hooks, Leary, Maud, Nash, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3503.252 - Assets To County
  On dissolution, any remaining assets of the authority shall be conveyed or transferred to Bowie County. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Houston Downtown Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.002 - Houston Downtown Management District
  A special district known as the "Houston Downtown Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.005 - District Territory
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.006 - Eligibility For Reinvestment Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of 30 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with seven or eight directors' terms expiring June ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. (b) A ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.101 - District Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.102 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.103 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.104 - Contracts; Grants
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.105 - Competitive Bidding
  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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.106 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  The district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston of the plans and specifications of any district improvement project related to the use ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.107 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.153 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.154 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3801.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.155 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.156 - Prohibited Exemptions
  A single-family residential property or a residential duplex, triplex, fourplex, or condominium may not be exempt from the imposition of a tax, an impact fee, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.157 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.158 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.159 - Sales And Use Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose a sales and use tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3801.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  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 Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.001 - Definitions
  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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.002 - Westchase District
  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., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.005 - District Territory
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  The board may appoint nonvoting ex officio directors to serve on the board. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.101 - District Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.102 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.103 - Contracts; Grants
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.104 - Competitive Bidding
  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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.105 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.106 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 2, eff. June 17, 2005. For ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.106 - Conference And Convocation Centers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.153 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.154 - Maintenance Tax
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.155 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.156 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.157 - Property Exempt From Assessment And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.160 - Sales And Use Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose a sales and use tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3802.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  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 Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.002 - Greater Greenspoint Management District Of Harris County
  A special district known as the "Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.005 - District Territory
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.006 - Eligibility For Reinvestment Or Enterprise Zones
  (a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible, regardless of other statutory criteria, to be included in: (1) a tax ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.007 - Foreclosure Of Preexisting Tax Lien On Property Owned By District Prohibited
  Regardless of the manner in which or the price for which the district obtains title to real property, a political subdivision or taxing authority may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.008 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which this ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.009 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of 22 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with 11 directors' terms expiring June 1 of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, governs the appointment and qualification of directors. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the rights, powers, privileges, and authority of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project, providing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.103 - Contracts; Grants
  (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with any county or municipality in which all or part of the district is located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.104 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  (a) The district may: (1) join and pay dues to an organization that qualifies for an exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.105 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 3, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting the service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.152 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may, except as provided by Section 3803.156, impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.153 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3803.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The district may correct, add to, or delete an assessment from its assessment rolls and collect an assessment due under the correction, addition, or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.155 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.156 - Property Exempt From Assessment And Impact Fees
  Because the district is created in an area that is devoted primarily to commercial and business activity, the district may not impose an impact fee ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.157 - Obligations
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.158 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3803.159 - Sales And Use Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose a sales and use tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the First Colony Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.002 - First Colony Management District
  A special district known as the "First Colony Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 985, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.006 - Eligibility For Reinvestment Zones
  (a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 13 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with six or seven directors' terms expiring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Sugar Land shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve on the board. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.054 - Removal Of Directors
  (a) The board may remove a director if the director has missed half the meetings scheduled during the preceding 12 months. (b) A director removed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.101 - District Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.102 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.103 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.104 - Contracts; Grants
  (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Fort Bend County or the City of Sugar Land for the county or the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.105 - Competitive Bidding
  The district may enter a contract for more than $50,000 for services, improvements, or the purchase of property, including materials, machinery, equipment, and supplies, only ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.106 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  The district must obtain the City of Sugar Land's approval of the plans and specifications of any district improvement project related to the use of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.107 - Limitation On Certain Actions Affecting Facility Of Texas Department Of Transportation
  The district may not relocate, adjust, raise, lower, reroute, or change the grade or the construction of a facility under the jurisdiction of the Texas ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.108 - Annexation Or Exclusion Of Territory
  The district may annex or exclude land, whether located inside or outside the boundaries of the city of Sugar Land, as provided by Subchapter J, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.109 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 4, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3804.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.157 - Property Exempt From Assessments And Impact Fees
  The district may not, without the consent of the owner, impose an impact fee or assessment under Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on: (1) a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Sugar Land
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3804.201 - Dissolution Of District
  (a) The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, except that the dissolution must be approved by: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 3. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.002 - Harris County Improvement District No. 3
  A special district known as the "Harris County Improvement District No. 3" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1202, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, amending former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.006 - Tort Liability
  The district is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the district are essential government functions and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.007 - Eligibility For Reinvestment Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.008 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.009 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years. (b) The board by resolution may increase ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.052 - Appointment Of Directors On Increase In Board Size
  If the board increases the number of directors under Section 3805.051, the board shall appoint qualified persons to fill the new director positions and shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.101 - District Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.103 - Elections
  (a) District elections must be held in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. (b) The board may submit multiple purposes ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.104 - Contract For Law Enforcement And Security Services
  The district may contract with: (1) Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide law enforcement and security services ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.105 - Annexation Or Exclusion Of Territory
  The district may annex or exclude land from the district in the manner provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.106 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 5, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.151 - Authority To Impose Assessments, Ad Valorem Taxes, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose, assess, charge, or collect an assessment, an ad valorem tax, an impact fee, or another fee in accordance with Chapter 49, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.152 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3805.103, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.1525 - Assessment In Part Of District
  An assessment may be imposed on only a part of the district if only that part will benefit from the service or improvement. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.1526 - Petition Required For Assessment And For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not impose an assessment or finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting the improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.153 - Assessments Considered Taxes
  For purposes of a title insurance policy issued under Title 11, Insurance Code, an assessment is a tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.154 - Liens For Assessments; Suits To Recover Assessments
  (a) An assessment imposed on property under this chapter is a personal obligation of the person who owns the property on January 1 of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.155 - Property Of Certain Utilities Exempt From Assessment And Impact Fees
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including equipment or facilities, of: (1) an electric utility as defined by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.156 - Debt
  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other debt obligations in accordance with Subchapters I and J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, for a purpose ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.157 - Use Of Electrical Or Optical Lines
  (a) The district may impose an assessment to pay the cost of: (1) burying or removing electrical power lines, telephone lines, cable or fiber optic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. (b) Regardless of Section 375.264, Local Government Code, if ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.251 - Public Transit System; Petition Required
  (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain a public transit system to serve the area within ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.252 - Parking Facilities Authorized; Operation By Private Entity; Tax Exemption
  (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities, including: (1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.253 - Rules For Transit Or Parking System
  (a) The district may adopt rules covering its public transit system or its public parking facilities. (b) A rule adopted under this section that relates ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.254 - Paying Cost Of Public Transit System Or Parking Facilities
  (a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, and grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3805.255 - Payment In Lieu Of Taxes To Other Taxing Unit
  If the district's acquisition of property for a parking facility that is leased to or operated by a private entity results in removing from a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 2. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.002 - Harris County Improvement District No. 2
  A special district known as the "Harris County Improvement District No. 2" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 679, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.101 - District Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.102 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any law to which Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.103 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.104 - Contracts; Grants
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.105 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 6, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3806.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.157 - Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, And Assessments
  (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property, multiunit residential property, or condominium. (b) The district may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3806.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Greater East End Management District. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.002 - Greater East End Management District
  A special district in Harris County known as the "Greater East End Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 47, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.007 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02, repeals this section effective April 1, 2007. This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 15 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with seven directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.101 - Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and (2) the powers given to a corporation ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.103 - Contracts; Grants
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.104 - Plans For Workforce Development Services
  (a) The district shall develop and implement one or more plans for workforce development services. The services may include: (1) job training; (2) workforce education; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.105 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 7, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.151 - Petition Required For Financing Service Or Improvement
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3807.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.157 - Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, And Assessments
  (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property, multiunit residential property, or condominium. (b) The district may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3807.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or obligations ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the East Downtown Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.002 - East Downtown Management District
  A special district known as the "East Downtown Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code -
  § 3808.003. (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1493, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.007 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 17 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with nine directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the powers given to a corporation under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.103 - Contracts; Grants; Donations
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.104 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.105 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.106 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 8, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3808.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.156 - Assessments; Lien For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.157 - Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, And Assessments
  The district may not impose: (1) a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property or condominium; or (2) an impact fee or assessment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3808.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its other obligations according ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Midtown Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.002 - Midtown Management District
  The Midtown Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1017, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 17 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with eight directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.052 - Appointment Of Directors; Immunity
  (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.101 - District Powers
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation created under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.103 - Agreements, Donations, Grants, And Loans
  (a) The district may enter into an agreement with or accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.106 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body: (1) for the issuance of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.107 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.108 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 9, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.153 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on all property in the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.154 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3809.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.155 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, including an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Assessments And Impact Fees
  The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property of a person that provides to the public gas, electricity, telephone, sewage, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.157 - Certain Residential Property Not Exempt
  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.158 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.159 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3809.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1. Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.002 - Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1
  The Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Chapter 1324, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section 376.304, Local ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of four years. (b) A director shall receive compensation as ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.101 - District Powers
  (a) The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation created under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.103 - Agreements, Donations, Grants, And Loans
  (a) The district may enter into an agreement with or accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide law ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.106 - Approval By City Of Houston
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain approval from the City of Houston's governing body: (1) for the issuance of a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.107 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.108 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 10, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.153 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to maintain and operate the district and the improvements ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter only if two-thirds of the directors vote ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.155 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property of a person who provides to the public gas, electric, telephone, sewage, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.156 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.157 - Municipality Not Obligated To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not obligated to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3810.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Near Northwest Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.002 - Near Northwest Management District
  A special district known as the "Near Northwest Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory contained in the area bounded by T.C. Jester Boulevard on the east, Pinemont Drive on the south, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.007 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors who serve staggered terms of four years with five directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the powers given to a corporation under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.103 - Contracts; Grants; Donations
  (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.104 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.105 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 11, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3811.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.157 - Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on: (1) a residence homestead as defined by Section 11.13, Tax Code; or (2) the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.160 - Sales And Use Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose a sales and use tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3811.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Greater Northside Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.002 - Greater Northside Management District
  The Greater Northside Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Chapter 1356, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.007 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with five directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.053 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Jeanette ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and (2) the powers given to a corporation ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.103 - Contracts; Grants
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.104 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 12, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is filed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.154 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3812.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.157 - Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, And Assessments
  (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property, multiunit residential property, or condominium. (b) The district may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) In addition to the election required under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district must hold an election in the manner provided ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3812.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Old Town Spring Improvement District. Acts 2003, 78th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.002 - Old Town Spring Improvement District
  The Old Town Spring Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose; General Duties
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1371, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.051 - Board Of Directors
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors who occupy numbered positions. The directors occupying positions one, two, and three are appointed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.052 - Election Of Directors
  (a) The board shall hold an election of directors for positions four and five in each even-numbered year on the uniform election date in February ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.053 - Law Governing Administration Of Board
  Sections 375.066-375.070, Local Government Code, apply to the board as if it were established under Chapter 375 of that code. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.054 - Voting By Board President Restricted
  The board president may not vote except to break a tie vote. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the powers and duties of a municipal ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.102 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.103 - Rules
  The district may adopt rules for: (1) the administration and operation of the district; (2) the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.104 - Specific Powers Relating To Improvement Projects Or Services
  (a) The district may undertake an improvement project separately or jointly with another person and pay all or part of the costs of an improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.105 - Lease, Acquisition, Or Construction Of Building Or Facility; Economic Development Programs
  The district may, as if the district were a home-rule municipality with a population of more than 100,000: (1) issue bonds and lease, acquire, or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.106 - Contracts; Grants; Donations
  (a) The district may contract with any person to accomplish the purposes of this chapter on terms and for the period the board determines, including ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.107 - Annexation Or Exclusion Of Territory
  (a) The district may add or exclude territory in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. (b) Not later than the 10th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.108 - Eminent Domain
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.109 - Peace Officers
  The district may not employ peace officers. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.151 - Sales And Use Tax; Excise Tax
  (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Taxable items" includes all items subject to a sales and use tax that is imposed by Harris County. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.152 - Tax Election Procedures
  (a) The board may order an election to adopt, change the rate of, or abolish a sales and use tax. The election may be held ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.153 - Ballot Wording
  (a) In an election to adopt a sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.154 - Imposition, Computation, Administration, And Governance Of Taxes
  (a) Chapter 323, Tax Code, to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, governs the application, collection, and administration of the sales and use tax ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.155 - Tax Rates
  The district may impose the sales and use tax and the excise tax in increments of one-eighth of one percent, with a minimum tax of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.156 - Abolition Of Tax
  The board by order and without an election may abolish the sales and use tax and the excise tax. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.157 - Use Of Taxes
  The district may use the proceeds from the sales and use tax and the excise tax only for the purposes for which the district was ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.158 - Effective Date Of Tax Or Tax Change
  The adoption of a tax rate or a change in the tax rate takes effect after the expiration of the first complete calendar quarter occurring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.159 - Ad Valorem Tax Prohibited
  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax on property in the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.160 - Fees; Charges
  The district may: (1) establish and collect user fees, concession fees, admission fees, rental fees, or other similar fees or charges; and (2) apply the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.161 - Borrowing Money
  The district may borrow money for the corporate purposes of the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.162 - Payment Of Expenses
  The district may provide or secure the payment or repayment of any district expense, including: (1) a district cost relating to an improvement project; (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.163 - Bonds
  (a) The board may issue bonds as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. (b) In addition to the sources described in Subchapter ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.201 - Dissolution By Board Order
  The board by order may dissolve the district at any time unless the district has outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.202 - Dissolution By Petition Of Owners
  (a) The board by order shall dissolve the district if the board receives a written petition signed by 75 percent or more of the individuals ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3813.203 - Administration Of District Property Following Dissolution
  (a) After the date the board orders the dissolution of the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to Harris County, except ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 4. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.002 - Harris County Improvement District No. 4
  The Harris County Improvement District No. 4 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Chapter 1376, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.0055 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.051 - Board Of Directors
  (a) The district is governed by a board of: (1) nine voting directors appointed under Section 3814.052; and (2) nonvoting directors as provided by Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.052 - Appointment Of Voting Directors
  (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic center departments ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.054 - Terms
  The voting directors serve staggered terms of four years, with four directors' terms expiring June 1 of an odd-numbered year and five directors' terms expiring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.056 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.057 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Robert ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation created under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value of more than $25,000. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.106 - Approval By City Of Houston
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain approval from the City of Houston's governing body: (1) for the issuance of bonds ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.107 - Electronic Transmissions
  (a) The district may acquire, operate, or charge fees for the use of district conduits for: (1) another person's: (A) telecommunications network; (B) fiber-optic cable; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.108 - No Eminent Domain Power
  Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 13 The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.108 - Membership In Charitable Organization
  Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 728, § 18.004(i) The district may join and pay dues to an organization ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.109 - Economic Development Program
  (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs, including programs to loan or grant public money or provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements With Assessments
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.153 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3814.158, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.155 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.156 - Obligations
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.157 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.158 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3814.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.001 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Greater Southeast Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.002 - Greater Southeast Management District
  A special district known as the "Greater Southeast Management District" is a political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1476, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.007 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 21 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with 10 directors' terms expiring June 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.101 - District Powers
  The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the powers given to a corporation under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.103 - Contracts; Grants; Donations
  (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.104 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.105 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.106 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 14, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.153 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes, Assessments, Or Impact Fees
  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.154 - Authority To Impose Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.155 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3815.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.156 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.157 - Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, And Assessments
  (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property or condominium. (b) The district may not impose an ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.158 - Obligations; Approval By City Of Houston
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3815.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.001 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Frisco Square Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.002 - Frisco Square Management District
  The Frisco Square Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1384, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.006 - Eligibility For Reinvestment Or Enterprise Zones
  (a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible, regardless of other statutory criteria, to be included in: (1) a tax ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.008 - Relation To Other Law
  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 2.02 repeals this section effective April 1, 2007 This chapter prevails over a law to which this ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.009 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.051 - Board Of Directors
  The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3816.052 and three directors serving ex officio under Section 3816.053. Acts 2003, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.052 - Appointed Directors
  (a) The governing body of the City of Frisco shall appoint directors who meet the qualifications of Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.053 - Ex Officio Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the manager of the City of Frisco; (2) the financial director of the City ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.054 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) Except as provided by Section 3816.053 or this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.101 - District Powers
  (a) The district has all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created. (b) The district may exercise the powers given ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.103 - Agreements; Grants; Donations
  (a) The district may enter into an agreement with or accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person. (b) A municipality, county, or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with the City of Frisco for the city to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.106 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Frisco's governing body: (1) for the issuance of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.107 - Annexation
  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.151 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.152 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.153 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on all property in the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.154 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3816.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.155 - Contracts Secured By Ad Valorem Taxes
  A contract for which the payments are secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxes may not be executed unless the imposition of the ad ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.156 - Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) The district may impose an assessment ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.157 - Liens For Assessments
  (a) An assessment, including an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, a reassessment, penalties and interest ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.158 - Utility Property Exempt From Assessments And Impact Fees
  The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property of a person that provides gas, electricity, telephone, sewage, or water service ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.159 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.160 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3816.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Aldine Improvement District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.002 - Aldine Improvement District
  The Aldine Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1433, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of nine directors who serve staggered terms of four years with four or five directors' terms expiring ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.052 - Appointment And Removal Of Directors
  Sections 375.064 and 375.065, Local Government Code, govern the appointment and removal of directors, except that the commissioners court of Harris County shall appoint the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.053 - Quorum
  (a) Section 375.071, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. (b) One-half of the board constitutes a quorum. (c) Except as provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.101 - Exercise Of Powers Of Development Corporation
  The district may exercise the powers of a corporation created under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.103 - Contract With Political Subdivision
  Harris County, the City of Houston, or another political subdivision of this state, without further authorization, may contract with the district to implement a project ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.105 - Approval By City Of Houston
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), by either official action of the governing body of the city with respect to Subdivision (1) or through ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.106 - Annexation Of Certain Territory By Governing Body Of Municipality
  (a) If territory in the City of Houston's limit or extraterritorial jurisdiction is included in the district, the city's governing body may remove that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.107 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 684, § 15, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.151 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.152 - Board Vote Required To Authorize Taxes, Assessments, Impact Fees, Or Bonds
  (a) A majority vote of the directors serving is required to authorize the imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee. (b) The written consent ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.153 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3817.157, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.154 - Sales And Use Tax
  (a) The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.1545 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements With Assessments
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.155 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.156 - Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  (a) In this section: (1) "Electric utility" and "power generation company" have the meanings assigned by Section 31.002, Utilities Code. (2) "Gas utility" has the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.157 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.159 - Powers Of Municipal Utility District; Defined Area; Taxes; Bonds
  The district may not exercise the powers of eminent domain but shall have all the powers of a municipal utility district under Subchapter J, Chapter ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.160 - Tax Increment Zone Powers
  Upon the consent of the governing body of the City of Houston, the district may be included and participate in a reinvestment zone under Chapter ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3817.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (3) "District" means ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.002 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1
  A special district known as the "Harris County Improvement District No. 1" is a political subdivision of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. Each improvement project or service authorized by this chapter carries out a public ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1026, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformance with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 12 directors. (b) The commission appoints the directors to positions numbered 1 through 12. (c) Directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.052 - Qualifications For Office
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a director must meet the requirements provided by Section 375.063, Local Government Code. (b) A tenant of a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.053 - Quorum; Concurrence Of Directors
  (a) Seven directors constitute a quorum of the board for district purposes. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the concurrence of six directors is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.054 - Vacancy
  The commission by appointment shall fill a vacancy on the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.055 - Removal Of Director
  The commission may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties after a petition by a majority of the other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.101 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.102 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make a contract, lease, or other agreement with, or accept a grant or loan from, any person to carry out a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.103 - Use Of Conduits
  (a) The district may: (1) finance, acquire, construct, improve, operate, maintain, or charge a fee for the use of its own conduits for fiber-optic cable, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.104 - Regulation Of Signs
  The board by rule may regulate signs in the district. The board may require the removal of a sign that does not conform to a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.105 - Exclusion Of Territory; Hearing
  (a) At any time, the board may on its own motion call a hearing on the question of the exclusion of land from the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.106 - Annexation
  (a) Subject to the approval of the governing body of the City of Houston the district may: (1) annex territory in accordance with Subchapter J, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.107 - Date Of Elections
  An election held in the district is not required to be held on a uniform election date provided by Section 41.001, Election Code. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.108 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  The district must obtain approval from the governing body of the City of Houston and the department of planning of the City of Houston of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.109 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.151 - Public Transit System; Petition Required
  (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain a public transit system to serve the area within ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.152 - Parking Facilities Authorized; Operation By Private Entity; Tax Exemption
  (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.153 - Rules For Transit Or Parking System
  (a) The district may adopt rules covering its public transit system and its public parking system. (b) Rules adopted under this section that relate to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.154 - Paying Cost Of Public Transit System Or Parking Facilities
  (a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, and grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.155 - Payment Instead Of Taxes To Other Taxing Units
  If the district's acquisition of property for a parking facility that is leased to or operated by a private entity results in removing from a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.201 - Notice And Hearing Required
  The board may finance a service or improvement project under this chapter after: (1) notice of a hearing has been given as required by Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.202 - Notice Of Hearing
  (a) Except as provided by this section, notice of a hearing on financing improvement projects or services shall be given as provided by Section 375.115, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.203 - Hearing Procedure
  (a) The board may appoint a director, a district employee, or any other person as hearings examiner to conduct hearings required by the board. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.204 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvement Projects
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.205 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  (a) The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee in accordance with Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.206 - Utility Property Exempt From Assessments And Impact Fees
  The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.207 - Bonds; Approval By City Of Houston
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the director of public works of the City of Houston for ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.208 - Petition Required For Bond Election
  The board may not call a bond election unless a written petition has been filed with the board that requests an election and is signed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.209 - Assessments And Bond Limit
  The board may not issue bonds or impose assessments that exceed 10 percent of the assessed value of the property in the district based on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.210 - Appeal Of Assessment
  A property owner may appeal the board's decision on an assessment to a district court that has jurisdiction in the district by filing notice of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.211 - Payment By Exempt Jurisdictions
  Payment of assessments by exempt jurisdictions, if any, shall be established by contract. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3818.251 - Applicability Of Other Law; Exception
  Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district except that in determining the percentage of surface area under Section 375.262(2), Local Government ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Baybrook Management District. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.002 - Baybrook Management District
  The Baybrook Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 784, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of five voting directors appointed under Section 3819.052 and five nonvoting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A person ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons shall serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.055 - Initial Directors
  (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Stephen Pohl 2 C. Glen Crocker 3 Gene Satern 4 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  (a) The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.107 - Economic Development Programs
  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.108 - Municipal Approval
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain approval from the governing body of the City of Houston for: (1) the issuance ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3819.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3819.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Buffalo Bayou Management District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.002 - Buffalo Bayou Management District
  The Buffalo Bayou Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 997, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of 31 voting directors appointed under Section 3820.052 and nonvoting directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors. A person is appointed if a majority of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons shall serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a voting director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.055 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Directo or 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $15,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.107 - Economic Development Programs
  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3820.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Houston is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3820.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Downtown Midland Management District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.002 - Downtown Midland Management District
  The Downtown Midland Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1160, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of nine voting directors appointed under Section 3821.052 and nonvoting directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The board shall nominate a slate of persons to serve on the succeeding board as voting directors. The members of the governing body of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Midland or a person designated by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.055 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 W. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Midland County or the City of Midland to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $50,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.107 - Economic Development Programs
  (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.108 - Annexation
  The district may annex territory located inside the boundaries of a reinvestment zone created by the City of Midland under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3821.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) The board may not impose an assessment on ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that improvement or service ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Midland is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3821.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Fall Creek Management District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.002 - Fall Creek Management District
  The Fall Creek Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1254, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3822.052. (b) Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with two ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.053 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Directo or 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.107 - Economic Development Programs
  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.108 - Municipal Approval
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain approval from the governing body of the City of Houston for: (1) the issuance ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3822.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3822.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Great Southwest Improvement District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.002 - Great Southwest Improvement District
  The Great Southwest Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.003 - Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1159, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.051 - Composition; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of nine directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring June ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.052 - Qualifications
  (a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and: (1) an owner of property subject ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.053 - Appointment Of Directors
  The governing body of the City of Arlington shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board as provided by Section 375.064, Local Government Code. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director appointed under Section 11 may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.055 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Jeff ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Tarrant County or the City of Arlington to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.106 - Electronic Transmissions
  (a) The district may acquire, operate, or charge fees for the use of the district conduits for: (1) another person's: (A) telecommunications network; (B) fiber-optic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.152 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.153 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.154 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.155 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3823.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harborside Management District. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.002 - Harborside Management District
  The Harborside Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1255, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of five voting directors appointed under Section 3824.052 and nonvoting directors ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The governing body of the City of Galveston shall appoint voting directors to the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Galveston or a person designated by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.055 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 John ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Galveston County or the City of Galveston to provide law enforcement services in the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $15,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  (a) The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.107 - Economic Development Programs
  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3824.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3824.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means Harris County Road Improvement District No. 1. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.002 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 1
  Harris County Road Improvement District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 885, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.006 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.051 - Composition; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. Directors serve staggered terms of four years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.052 - Qualifications
  (a) A person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code, to serve as a district director. (b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.053 - Election Date
  Elections for directors shall be held on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: David Flickinger Julie Roberts Ingelisa Keeling James ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.101 - Powers Of District
  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.102 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.103 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.151 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.152 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to: (1) maintain and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment or facilities, of: (1) an electric utility as defined ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3825.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.002 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2
  Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 is a special district created under Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1297, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.006 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.051 - Composition; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. Directors serve staggered terms of four years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.052 - Qualifications
  (a) A person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code, to serve as a district director. (b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.053 - Election Date
  Elections for directors shall be held on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Mike Magness Andi Artze Brian Crum Ashlyn ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.101 - Powers Of District
  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.102 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.103 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.151 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.152 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to: (1) maintain and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3826.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means Katy Towne Centre Development District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.002 - Katy Towne Centre Development District
  Katy Towne Centre Development District is a special district created under Section 52, Article III, Section 1-g, Article VIII, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Section 1-g, Article VIII, and Section ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.005 - Findings Related To Redevelopment
  The legislature finds that development or redevelopment in the area in the district would not occur solely through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.006 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 765, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.051 - Composition; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of five directors. Directors serve staggered terms of four years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) The governing body of the City of Katy shall appoint directors to the board. (b) Section 375.063, Local Government Code, and Section 49.052, Water ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.053 - Vacancies
  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the remaining directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Name of Director Ricky Burch Ed Weisner ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.101 - Powers Of District
  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.102 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.103 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.104 - Use And Alteration Of Public Ways
  Section 375.093(c), Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.151 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to: (1) maintain and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.157 - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Powers; Eligibility
  (a) Without further authorization or procedural requirement, the district is a tax increment reinvestment zone under Chapter 311, Tax Code. (b) The district has all ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3827.158 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (3) "District" means ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.002 - Creation And Nature Of District
  (a) The Lake View Management and Development District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (b) The board by resolution ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.003 - Purpose; Legislative Findings
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.004 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1292, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.005 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years. (b) The board shall hold an election ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.052 - Eligibility
  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and: (1) reside in the district; (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.053 - Vacancy
  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3828.052. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.054 - Director's Bond; Oath Or Affirmation
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.055 - Officers
  The board shall elect from among the directors a presiding officer, a vice presiding officer, and a secretary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.056 - Compensation
  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.057 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) The following directors serve until March 1, 2008: (1) Position One: Murray Holland (2) Position ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.058 - District Confirmation Election
  (a) As soon as practicable after all initial directors have qualified for office, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting and call a confirmation ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.101 - General Powers And Duties
  The district has the powers and duties provided by: (1) the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.102 - Improvement Projects
  The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the following types of improvement projects or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.103 - General Powers Regarding Contracts
  (a) The district may: (1) enter into a contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for: (A) the payment, repayment, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.104 - Rules
  The district may adopt rules: (1) to administer or operate the district; (2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.105 - Addition Or Removal Of Territory
  The board may add, delete, or exclude territory in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, as limited by Section 54.016, Water ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.106 - Eminent Domain
  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain inside district boundaries for any public purpose. (b) The district may exercise the power of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.107 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the incorporation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing an improvement project ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.108 - Economic Development
  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that: (1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.109 - Terms Of Employment; Compensation
  The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.110 - Use Of Roadway, Park, Or Other Public Area Of The District
  (a) The board by rule may regulate the private use of a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area in the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.111 - Zoning By County
  (a) If requested by the district to exercise zoning powers, Henderson County may exercise, solely in the district boundaries, the zoning powers granted to counties ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.151 - General Powers Regarding Financial Matters
  The district may: (1) impose an ad valorem tax in accordance with Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on all taxable property in the district; (2) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.152 - Impact Fees And Assessments; Exemption
  (a) The district may impose an impact fee or assessment, including an impact fee or assessment on residential property, only in the manner provided by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax; Election
  (a) The district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for funds for: (1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.154 - Use Of Surplus Maintenance And Operation Money
  If the district has surplus maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.155 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, except that Sections 375.207 and 375.208 do ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.156 - Taxes For Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued: (1) the board shall impose a continuing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.157 - Inapplicability Of Certain Tax Code Provisions
  Sections 26.04, 26.05, and 26.07, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed under Section 3828.153 or 3828.156. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.158 - Hotel Occupancy Tax
  (a) In this section, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code. (b) For purposes of this section, a reference in Subchapter A, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.159 - Use Of Hotel Occupancy Tax
  (a) The district may use the proceeds from a hotel occupancy tax imposed under Section 3828.158 for any of the district's purposes and for the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.201 - Meanings Of Words And Phrases
  Words and phrases used in this subchapter that are defined by Chapters 151 and 321, Tax Code, have the meanings assigned by Chapters 151 and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.202 - Applicability Of Certain Tax Code Provisions
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, Subtitles A and B, Title 2, Tax Code, and Chapter 151, Tax Code, apply to taxes imposed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.203 - Authorization; Election
  (a) The district may adopt, reduce, or repeal the sales and use tax authorized by this subchapter at an election in which a majority of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.204 - Effective Date Of Tax
  A tax imposed under this subchapter or the repeal or reduction of a tax under this subchapter takes effect on the first day of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.205 - Sales And Use Tax Rate
  (a) On adoption of the tax authorized by this subchapter, there is imposed a tax of two percent, or the maximum rate at which the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.206 - Effect Of Annexation Or Exclusion Of Territory
  (a) If all or part of the district territory is annexed by a municipality that has adopted and is imposing a sales and use tax, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.207 - Examination And Receipt Of Information
  The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of a sales and use tax to the same extent as if the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3828.251 - Dissolution
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) and the terms of a joint development and operating agreement, the board: (1) may dissolve the district; and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Sienna Plantation Management District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.002 - Sienna Plantation Management District
  The Sienna Plantation Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 987, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.007 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3829.052. (b) Directors serve staggered ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  The board shall nominate a slate of persons to serve as directors. The members of the governing body of the City of Missouri City shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.053 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Teri ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Fort Bend County or the City of Missouri City to provide law enforcement services in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.107 - Economic Development Programs
  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.152 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3829.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.156 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.157 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.159 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3829.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.002 - Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District
  The Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 777, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.006 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.051 - Composition; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 13 directors appointed under Section 3830.053. (b) Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with six ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.052 - Qualifications
  (a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and: (1) an owner of property subject ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.053 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.054 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.055 - Notice And Approval Of Property Owners
  (a) Not later than the 30th day before the date of the first board meeting, written notice must be mailed by certified mail, return receipt ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.056 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Ronald ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.104 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.105 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $15,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.106 - Electronic Transmissions
  (a) The district may acquire, operate, or charge fees for the use of the district conduits for: (1) another person's: (A) telecommunications network; (B) fiber-optic ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.151 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.152 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.153 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments or bonds under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.154 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.155 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3830.201 - Exception For Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.001 - Definitions
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.002 - Purpose; Declaration Of Legislative Findings
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.003 - Nature Of District
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.004 - District Territory
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.005 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.051 - Governing Body
  The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected as provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.052 - Terms
  Directors serve staggered three-year terms. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.053 - Date Of Elections
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.054 - Qualifications
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.055 - Vacancy
  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy in the office of director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.056 - Director's Bond; Oath Or Affirmation
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.057 - Officers
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.058 - Compensation; Expenses
  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., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.059 - Meetings; Notice Of Meetings
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.060 - Employees; Persons Hired By Board
  (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; ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.101 - General Powers
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.102 - Rules
  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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.103 - District Office
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.104 - Property
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.105 - Agreements
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.106 - Gifts, Grants, And Loans
  The district may accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person for any district purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.107 - Competitive Bidding
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.108 - Relation To Other Law On Contracts
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.109 - Fees For Use Of District Improvements
  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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.110 - Programs
  (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) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.111 - Projects
  (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) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.112 - Suits
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.113 - Seal
  The district may adopt a seal. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.114 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.151 - Use Of District Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.152 - Investments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.153 - Disbursements Or Transfers Of Money
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.154 - Depository Institution
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.155 - Accounts; Fiscal Year
  (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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.156 - Project Fund
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.157 - Audit
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.158 - Assessments
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.159 - Liabilities
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.160 - Obligations
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.201 - Imposition Of Ad Valorem Tax
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.202 - Tax Rate
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.203 - Tax Assessor-Collector
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.251 - Application For Petition To Call Election
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.252 - Form And Copies Of Petition
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.253 - Filing And Verification Of Petition
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.254 - Election Order
  (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, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.255 - Notice And Conduct Of Election; Results
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.301 - Dissolution Of District
  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. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.302 - Dissolution By Order Of City Council
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.303 - Dissolution Of District On Agreement With City
  (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) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3831.304 - Effect Of Dissolution On Taxes
  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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.002 - Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1
  Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1157, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.006 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.007 - Effect On Brookshire-Katy Drainage District
  The powers granted by this chapter do not affect the powers of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District of Waller County. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.051 - Composition; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. Directors serve staggered terms of four years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.052 - Qualifications
  (a) A person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code, to serve as a district director. (b) Section 49.052, Water Code, does ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.053 - Election Date
  Elections for directors shall be held on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 729, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.054 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2006 (a) The initial board consists of the following persons: (1) Julie Magness; (2) Craig Artze; (3) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.101 - Powers Of District
  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.102 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.103 - Law Enforcement Services
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.104 - Utilities
  (a) The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.151 - Authority To Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, And Impact Fees
  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for: (1) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.152 - Elections Regarding Taxes Or Bonds
  (a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.153 - Maintenance And Operation Tax
  (a) The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to: (1) maintain and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.155 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3832.156 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Bond" means any type of interest-bearing obligation, including a bond, note, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.002 - Espada Development District
  The Espada Development District is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Section 1-g, Article VIII, and Section 59, Article XVI, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.003 - Municipal Consent Required; Conditions
  (a) Unless the governing body of the city by resolution consents to the creation of the district before January 1, 2007: (1) the board may ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.004 - Confirmation Election Required
  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 3833. 024 before September 1, 2009: (1) the district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.005 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.006 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. (b) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.007 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.008 - Compliance With Municipal Consent Resolutions
  The district shall comply with all terms and conditions of any resolution adopted by the governing body of the city that consents to the creation ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.009 - Applicability Of Other Water Districts Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 49, Water Code, does not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.010 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.021 - Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2011 (a) If the governing body of the city consents to the creation of the district under ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.022 - Organizational Meeting Of Initial Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 As soon as practicable after the appointment of all the initial directors, the initial directors shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.023 - Change In District Territory Before Confirmation Election
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), Section 49.315, Water Code, applies to the district. (b) ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.024 - Confirmation Election
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) The initial board shall hold an election to confirm the district's creation. (b) The ballots ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.025 - Expiration Of Subchapter
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 This subchapter expires September 1, 2012. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.052 - Qualifications
  (a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to vote in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.053 - Appointment Of Directors
  The governing body of the city shall appoint the district's directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.054 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the city or a person designated by that director: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.055 - Quorum
  Nonvoting directors are not counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.056 - Vacancy
  A vacancy on the board is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.057 - General Voting Requirements
  Except as provided by Section 3833.251, three directors must approve any official district action. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.058 - Compensation
  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.059 - Removal Of Directors
  A board majority may petition the city's governing body to remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties. The governing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.060 - Applicability Of Other Water Districts Law
  Subchapter C, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district, except for Sections 49.053, 49.055, and 49.060. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.0601 - Reporting Requirements
  Text of section effective until January 1, 2007 (a) After each board meeting, and at least once per month, the board shall provide a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.101 - General Improvements Powers; Limit
  (a) The district has all powers necessary to acquire, construct, and maintain improvements specified by this subchapter. (b) The district may not exercise a power ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.102 - Water-Related Improvements
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain stormwater, drainage and detention facilities, sanitary sewer lines and pump stations, and water lines and pump stations. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.103 - Road-Related Improvements; Reimbursement To Private Party
  (a) The district may acquire, construct, or maintain streets and alleys, including sidewalks, streetscapes, street signs, traffic signals, and street lights. (b) For construction that ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.104 - Transit Facilities
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain transit facilities. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.105 - Public Parking Facilities
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain public parking facilities. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.106 - Public Art
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain public art. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.107 - Parks And Open Spaces
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain parks and open spaces. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.108 - Pedestrian Linkages
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain pedestrian linkages. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.109 - Library, Police Station, Fire Station; City Consent Required
  After obtaining the city's consent by resolution, the district may acquire, construct, and maintain a library, police station, or a fire station. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.110 - Gas And Electric Transmission Lines
  The district may acquire, construct, or maintain gas or electric transmission lines and related appurtenances. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.111 - City Consent Required For Certain Roads And City Property
  Before the district begins a project that involves the use of the rights-of-way of streets, roads, or highways or the use of municipal land or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.112 - Application Of Interlocal Cooperation Act
  For purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code, the implementation of an improvement under this subchapter is a governmental function or service. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.113 - Acquisition Of Certain Encumbered Property Prohibited
  The district may not acquire an improvement under this subchapter that has a lien on it or is otherwise encumbered. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.151 - Transfer Of Certain Improvements Required
  (a) Subject to Section 3833.155, the district shall transfer an improvement as provided by this section when the district acquires or completes the improvement and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.152 - Construction Standards
  A public improvement required to be transferred under this subchapter must be constructed in compliance with the requirements and specifications established by the appropriate receiving ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.153 - Optional Transfer For Certain Improvements
  (a) The district may retain bus terminals or may transfer the bus terminals to the VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority or any successor regional transportation authority ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.154 - Partial Transfer In Stages
  The district may transfer part of an improvement as provided by this subchapter if the district constructs the improvement in stages. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.155 - Transfer Without Debt Required
  The district shall convey all improvements that it is required to transfer under this subchapter without debt or other encumbrance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.156 - Ownership And Responsibility After Transfer
  (a) After a transfer under this subchapter, the receiving entity owns the improvement and has sole jurisdiction and control over the improvement. On acceptance of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.157 - Contract With District To Maintain Improvement After Transfer
  The district may contract with the receiving entity to provide a higher level of maintenance to an improvement transferred under this subchapter. The district shall ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.158 - Effect Of Conveyance On District Debt
  Conveyance of a public improvement to the appropriate entity under this subchapter does not affect: (1) the sole responsibility of the district to pay in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.201 - Contracts
  In addition to the powers granted by Section 49.057, Water Code, the district may contract with any person for any district purpose, including governmental entities, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.202 - Contract Elections
  Section 49.108, Water Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.203 - Grants; Loans
  The district may accept a grant or loan from any person for any district purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.204 - Property
  The district may acquire or dispose of any property right in any manner necessary, convenient, or useful to exercise a district power. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.205 - Surplus Property
  (a) The district may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property right that is not necessary for or, if the property right is a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.206 - Recreational Facilities
  In addition to the district's powers under Section 3833.106 or 3833.107, Subchapter N, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.207 - Hearings
  The district may conduct hearings and take testimony and proof, under oath or affirmation, at public hearings, on any matter necessary to implement a district ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.208 - Notices, Reports, And Bankruptcy
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), Subchapter M, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. (b) Section 49.454, Water Code, does not apply ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.209 - Annexation Of Developer's Property; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Services
  (a) In this section, " developer" means a person who owns a tract of land in the district and who has divided or proposes to ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.210 - Prohibition On Utility Services
  The district may not provide electric, gas, water, sewer, drainage, or flood control services to residential, retail, or commercial customers in or outside the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.211 - Use And Alteration Of Public Ways
  (a) The district may not change, alter, or damage the property, including facilities, of the state or any other governmental entity or of owners providing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.212 - No Eminent Domain Power
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.251 - Board Vote Required To Impose Taxes Or Issue Bonds
  The district may not impose a tax or issue bonds unless four directors vote in favor of the tax or the issuance of bonds. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.252 - Borrowing Money
  The district may borrow money on terms and conditions the board determines. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.253 - Applicability Of Water Districts Law On General Fiscal Provisions
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), Subchapter E, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. (b) Section 49.153, Water Code, does not apply ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.254 - Insurance
  The district may obtain insurance and pay premiums to insurers for insurance of any type in amounts considered necessary or advisable by the board. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.255 - Disadvantaged Businesses
  Section 375.222, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.256 - Audit
  (a) The board shall have the district's fiscal accounts and records audited annually. The audit must be completed not later than the 120th day after ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.257 - State Auditor
  The state auditor may audit the financial transactions of the district if the state auditor determines the audit is necessary. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.258 - Financial Reports
  (a) The district shall keep a full and itemized account of district money. These accounts must be available for audit. (b) Financial statements must be ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.259 - Applicability Of Water Districts Law On Construction, Equipment, Materials, And Machinery Contracts
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. (b) Section 49.279, Water Code, does not apply ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.260 - Prevailing Wage Rates; City
  The district shall use the prevailing wage rate in the city for purposes of complying with Section 2258.022, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.261 - High Technology Procurement
  In making a high technology procurement, the district must comply with Sections 252.021(a) and 252.042, Local Government Code, in the same manner as a municipality ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.262 - Assessments Or Impact Fees Not Authorized
  The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.301 - Ad Valorem Taxes For Maintenance And Operation Or To Pay Bonds
  Section 49.107, Water Code, and Subchapter G, Chapter 54, Water Code, apply to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.302 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  (a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.303 - No Sales And Use Tax
  The district may not impose a sales or use tax. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.304 - No Tax Phase-Ins And Abatements
  The district may not grant a tax abatement or phase-in under Chapter 311 or 312, Tax Code, or any other law. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.351 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.352 - City Consent For Public Improvements Bonds
  Before issuing any bonds in connection with an improvement under Subchapter C or Section 3833.206, the district must obtain the approval of the city's governing ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.353 - City Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 3833.452, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.354 - Applicability Of Municipal Utility Districts Bonds Law
  Sections 54.510, 54.512, 54.518, 54.520, and 54.521, Water Code, apply to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.355 - Bond Sales
  Section 49.183, Water Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.356 - Bond Elections; General
  Section 49.106, Water Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.357 - Bond Election Required
  The district may not issue bonds payable in whole or in part from taxes unless the issuance is approved by a majority of the registered ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.358 - Bond Election Not Required
  The district may issue bonds payable only from sources other than taxes without an election. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.359 - Pledges
  (a) The district may pledge to the payment of the principal or interest or any other amounts due under district bonds all or any part ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.401 - Time Of Election
  An election held under this chapter may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other election. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.402 - Election Called By Board
  The board may call an election for the purpose of voting on any measure. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.451 - Dissolution By City Vote
  The governing body of the city, by a vote of not less than two-thirds of its membership, may by resolution dissolve the district. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3833.452 - Assets And Liabilities To City
  After a dissolution under this subchapter, the city assumes all debts and assets of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 468, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 5. Added by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.002 - Harris County Improvement District No. 5
  The Harris County Improvement District No. 5 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.005 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under: ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.006 - Applicability Of Municipal Management Districts Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 861, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.007 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 861, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with five or six directors' terms ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.052 - Qualifications
  (a) Three voting directors on the board must reside in a residential area adjacent to the district and eight voting directors must represent commercial property ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.053 - Appointment Of Directors
  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.054 - Nonvoting Directors
  (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated by ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.055 - Quorum
  (a) Section 375.071, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. (b) A majority of the board is a quorum. (c) Nonvoting directors and ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.056 - Conflicts Of Interest; One-Time Affidavit
  (a) Except as provided by this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.057 - Initial Voting Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2009 (a) The initial board consists of the following voting directors: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.102 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.103 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.104 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.105 - Approval By City Of Houston
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body for: (1) the issuance of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.107 - Removal Of Dangerous Buildings
  (a) The district may cooperate with the City of Houston to have the City of Houston demolish and remove dangerous buildings in or outside the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.108 - Notice
  Notice required by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, may be sent by first class U.S. Mail rather than certified mail, return receipt requested, if the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.109 - No Eminent Domain
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 861, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.151 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.152 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.153 - Maintenance Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3834.157, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.154 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.155 - Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees And Assessments
  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.156 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.157 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.158 - Municipality Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.159 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3834.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the West Fort Bend Management District. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.002 - West Fort Bend Management District
  The West Fort Bend Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.004 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (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 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.005 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.006 - Eligibility For Inclusion In Special Zones
  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by a ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.007 - Applicability Of Municipal Management Districts Law
  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 894, § ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.008 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 894, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) From persons recommended by the board: (1) the City of Richmond shall appoint two voting directors; (2) the City of Rosenberg shall appoint two ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.053 - Nonvoting Directors
  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 894, § 1, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.054 - Quorum
  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum, the following are not counted: (1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.055 - Initial Voting Directors
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2010 (a) The initial board consists of the following voting directors: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Section 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.102 - Power To Establish Development Standards And Guidelines; Dissolution
  (a) The board may establish architectural and landscaping standards and guidelines, and may require new construction, development, or redevelopment in the district to comply with ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.103 - Nonprofit Corporation
  (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.104 - Agreements; Grants
  (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.105 - Authority To Contract For Law Enforcement
  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Fort Bend County or the City of Richmond or Rosenberg for the county or the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.106 - Membership In Charitable Organizations
  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.107 - Economic Development Programs
  (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.108 - No Eminent Domain
  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 894, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.151 - Disbursements And Transfers Of Money
  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. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.152 - Money Used For Improvements Or Services
  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.153 - Petition Required For Financing Services And Improvements With Assessments
  (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.154 - Method Of Notice For Hearing
  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified United States mail or an equivalent service that can provide ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.155 - Assessments; Liens For Assessments
  (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.156 - Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3835.160, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.157 - Property Exempt From Impact Fees Or Assessments
  (a) The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.158 - Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.159 - Taxes For Bonds And Other Obligations
  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued: (1) the board shall impose a continuing direct ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.160 - Tax And Bond Elections
  (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.161 - Cities Not Required To Pay District Obligations
  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the Cities of Richmond and Rosenberg are not required to pay a bond, note, or other ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.162 - Competitive Bidding
  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.163 - Tax And Assessment Abatements
  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3835.201 - Dissolution Of District With Outstanding Debt
  (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3837.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the West Ranch Management District. Added by Acts 2005, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3837.002 - West Ranch Management District
  The West Ranch Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 438, ...
• Texas Special District Local Laws Code Section 3837.003 - Purpose; Declaration Of Intent
  (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 ...
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