Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3824.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1255, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (2) other law. …

Sec. 3824.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Galveston under Chapter 311, Tax Code; (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created …

Sec. 3824.007. 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. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3824.008. 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 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3824.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district is governed by a board of five voting directors appointed under Section 3824.052 and nonvoting directors as provided by Section 3824.053. (b) Voting directors serve staggered terms of four y…

Sec. 3824.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the City of Galveston shall appoint voting directors to the board. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3824.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Galveston or a person designated by that director: (A) parks and recreation; (B) planning and zoning; and (C) public works; an…

Sec. 3824.054. 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, governs conflicts of interest for directors. (b) Section 171.004, Local G…

Sec. 3824.101. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain projects described by that chapter; (2) a …

Sec. 3824.102. 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 providing a service authorized by this chapter. (b) The nonprofit corporation: (1) has each powe…

Sec. 3824.103. 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 a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Le…

Sec. 3824.104. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Galveston County or the City of Galveston to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. Apr…

Sec. 3824.105. 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 Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3824.106. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. (a) The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (2) performs a service or provides an activity …

Sec. 3824.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to: (1) make lo…

Sec. 3824.151. 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 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. A…

Sec. 3824.152. TAX AND BOND ELECTIONS. (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes. (b) The…

Sec. 3824.153. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3824.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for the: (1) maintenance and operation of the district and the improvement…

Sec. 3824.154. 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 from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the distri…

Sec. 3824.155. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. (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 has been filed with the board. (b) The pet…

Sec. 3824.156. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defi…

Sec. 3824.157. 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 of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for an…

Sec. 3824.158. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 3824.159. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS. Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019…

Sec. 3824.201. 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 existence solely for the limited purpose of discharging its debts. The dis…