Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 4, Chapter 3825 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 1

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 Section 3825.002 - Harris County Road Improvement District No
  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 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas 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 (H.B....
• Texas 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER D FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

Last modified: September 28, 2016