Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 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 the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by …

Sec. 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. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 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 of the City of Kennedale may appoint one nonvoting director to serve a term presc…

Sec. 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, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 130…

Sec. 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 member by majority vote. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.

Sec. 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. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.

Sec. 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., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.

Sec. 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 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 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, and conservation and reclamation districts and municipal management districts create…

Sec. 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 a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Le…

Sec. 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. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May …

Sec. 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, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 172 (H.B. 1300), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.

Sec. 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) any district purpose, including the payment of debt or other…

Sec. 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 imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes. (b) The board …

Sec. 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 operate the district, including improvements constructed or acquired by the district; or (2) provide a…

Sec. 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 assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalti…

Sec. 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 has been filed with the b…

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

Sec. 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; (2) the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by the bond…

Sec. 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 its membership and adoption of an ordinance dissolving the district; or (2) majority vote of the board of directors. (b) Sect…