Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 4, Chapter 3823 - Great Southwest Improvement District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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 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 (H.B....

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas 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 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 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 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....

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas 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 Section 3823.101 - Additional Powers Of District
  The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code; and (2) a housing finance corporation under Chapter...
• Texas 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 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER D FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER E DISSOLUTION

• Texas 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 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...

Last modified: September 28, 2016