Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 4, Chapter 3830 - Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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 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 (H.B....

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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,...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas 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 Section 3830.101 - 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 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 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER D FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas 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 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 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 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 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...

SUBCHAPTER E DISSOLUTION

• Texas 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 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...

Last modified: September 28, 2016