Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 4, Chapter 3866 - Kennedale Towncenter Development District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 3866.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means Kennedale TownCenter Development District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st...
• Texas Section 3866.002 - Creation And Nature Of District
  (a) Kennedale TownCenter Development District is created as a special district under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution....
• Texas Section 3866.003 - 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 Section 3866.004 - Boundaries
  The district includes all the territory contained in the following described area: Block A Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4A of the...
• Texas Section 3866.005 - 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...

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas Section 3866.006 - Liberal Construction Of Chapter
  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch....
• Texas Section 3866.051 - Board Of Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors appointed under Section 3866.052 who serve staggered two-year terms. (b) The governing body...
• Texas Section 3866.052 - Appointment Of Directors
  (a) The governing body of the City of Kennedale shall appoint directors to the board. (b) Sections 375.063, Local Government Code, and 49.052, Water Code,...
• Texas Section 3866.053 - Removal Of Director
  The members of the board serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the City of Kennedale. The governing body may remove any board...
• Texas Section 3866.054 - Vacancies
  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the governing body of the City of Kennedale. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch....
• Texas Section 3866.055 - Conflicts Of Interest
  Except as provided by Chapter 171, Local Government Code, a director may participate in all board votes and decisions. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg.,...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 3866.056 - 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 Section 3866.101 - 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 3866.102 - 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 3866.103 - Contract For 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 3866.151 - 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. Added by Acts 2009,...
• Texas Section 3866.152 - 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 3866.153 - 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 3866.154 - Maintenance 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 3866.155 - 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 Section 3866.156 - 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 Section 3866.157 - 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...

SUBCHAPTER E DISSOLUTION

• Texas Section 3866.158 - Approval Of Certain Improvement Projects
  The district must obtain the approval of the governing body of the City of Kennedale for: (1) the issuance of bonds for an improvement project;...
• Texas Section 3866.201 - Dissolution
  (a) The district may be dissolved by: (1) the governing body of the City of Kennedale on a vote of not less than two-thirds of...

Last modified: September 28, 2016