Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 4, Chapter 3912 - Padre Isles Management District
SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Texas Section 3912.001 - Definitions
In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Bulkhead property" means all bulkheads in the district owned by the district or...
- Texas Section 3912.002 - Creation And Nature Of District
The Padre Isles Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch....
- Texas Section 3912.003 - 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 3912.004 - 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 3912.005 - District Territory
(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes...
- Texas Section 3912.006 - 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607...
SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Texas Section 3912.007 - Construction Of Chapter
This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch....
- Texas Section 3912.051 - Governing Body; Terms
The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years with two or three directors' terms expiring...
- Texas Section 3912.052 - Qualifications Of Directors Appointed By City
(a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be: (1) a resident of...
- Texas Section 3912.053 - Appointment Of Directors
The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B....
- Texas Section 3912.054 - Vacancy
The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3912.052 to serve for...
- Texas Section 3912.055 - Director's Oath Or Affirmation
(a) A director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in...
- Texas Section 3912.056 - Officers
The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices of chair and secretary may not be...
- Texas Section 3912.057 - Compensation; Expenses
A director is not entitled to compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities...
- Texas Section 3912.058 - Liability Insurance
The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a...
- Texas Section 3912.059 - No Executive Committee
The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B....
- Texas Section 3912.060 - Board Meetings
The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 1098), Sec. 1,...
SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES
- Texas Section 3912.061 - Initial Directors
(a) The initial board consists of: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Jeffrey Carlson 2 Nancy Tressa 3 Cheri Sperling 4 Brent Moore 5 Darrell...
- Texas Section 3912.101 - General Powers And Duties
The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S.,...
- Texas Section 3912.102 - Agreements; Grants
(a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any...
- Texas Section 3912.103 - Liability Resulting From District Action
An action of the district or the board does not create a liability against the city or any other political subdivision. Added by Acts 2013,...
SUBCHAPTER C-1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Texas Section 3912.104 - No Eminent Domain Power
The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 1098), Sec. 1, eff. June...
- Texas Section 3912.131 - Improvement Projects And Services; Limitations
(a) The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service described by Subsection (b) using any...
- Texas Section 3912.132 - Location Of Improvement Project
An improvement project described by Section 3912.131 must be located in the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 1098), Sec....
- Texas Section 3912.133 - Additional District Duties Regarding Improvement Projects
The district shall: (1) submit written notice to the city administrator or the administrator's designee of the anticipated date construction of an improvement project will...
SUBCHAPTER D GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
- Texas Section 3912.134 - License And Certification Requirements
The district may not contract with or employ a person to plan or construct an improvement project unless the person is licensed or certified in...
- Texas Section 3912.151 - 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...
SUBCHAPTER E BONDS
- Texas Section 3912.152 - Money Used For Improvements Or Services
The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter and Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using...
- Texas Section 3912.201 - Bonds And Other Obligations
(a) The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from district revenue. (b) In exercising...
SUBCHAPTER F DISSOLUTION
- Texas Section 3912.202 - Bond Maturity
Bonds may mature not more than 30 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (S.B. 1098), Sec....
- Texas Section 3912.251 - Dissolution By City Ordinance
(a) The city by ordinance may dissolve the district. (b) The city may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations...
- Texas Section 3912.252 - Collection Of Revenue
If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from district revenue, the city shall succeed to the rights and...
Last modified: September 28, 2016