Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3851.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3851.106. (b) A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of th…

Sec. 3851.006. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD…

Sec. 3851.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring November 30 of each even-numbered year. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. …

Sec. 3851.052. ELECTION DATE. The board shall hold elections for directors on the uniform election date in November in even-numbered years. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3851.053. ELIGIBILITY. To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and: (1) reside in the district and be qualified to vote; (2) own real property in the district; or (3) have served as an initial director. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg.,…

Sec. 3851.054. VACANCY. The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3851.053. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3851.055. DISTRICT CONFIRMATION ELECTION. (a) As soon as practicable after all initial directors have qualified for office, the board shall hold an organizational meeting and call a confirmation election to be held not later than the second uniform election date occurring af…

Sec. 3851.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties provided by: (1) the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code; (2) the gener…

Sec. 3851.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a) The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to district projects authorized under Section 3851.101. (b) An improv…

Sec. 3851.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS. (a) The district may: (1) contract with a state agency, municipality, county, other political subdivision, corporation, individual, or other entity to carry out the purposes of the district, including a contract for: (A) the paym…

Sec. 3851.104. RULES; ENFORCEMENT. (a) The district may adopt and enforce rules: (1) to administer or operate the district; (2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's properties and facilities; or (3) to provide for public sa…

Sec. 3851.105. NAME CHANGE. The board by resolution may change the district's name. The board shall give written notice of the change to the city. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3851.106. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY. The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that: (1) the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by: (A) the governing body of the city; and (B) the owners…

Sec. 3851.151. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. The district may: (1) impose an ad valorem tax in accordance with Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on all taxable property in the district to pay for an improvement project; (2) impose an assessment or impact fee in th…

Sec. 3851.152. IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; EXEMPTION. (a) The district may impose an impact fee or assessment on property in the district, including an impact fee or assessment on residential or commercial property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Su…

Sec. 3851.153. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION. (a) The district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for: (1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all necessary land, plants, works, facilities, improvement…

Sec. 3851.154. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL. (a) The district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, o…

Sec. 3851.155. BOND MATURITY. Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3851.156. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued: (1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstan…

Sec. 3851.201. DISSOLUTION. (a) The city by ordinance adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of its governing body may dissolve the district. (b) The city may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations payable from ad valorem…