Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3897.255. 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. 3897.256. IMPACT FEES; EXEMPTION. (a) The district may impose an impact fee on property in the district, including an impact fee on residential or commercial property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Co…

Sec. 3897.257. STORM WATER USER CHARGES. The district may establish user charges related to the operation of storm water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 118…

Sec. 3897.258. NONPOTABLE WATER USER CHARGES. The district may establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to approval of the governing body of the municipality in which the user is located. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 …

Sec. 3897.259. COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. The district may undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including a municipality or county in which the district is located, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project: (1) for im…

Sec. 3897.260. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT. Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES AND BONDS

Sec. 3897.301. PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED. The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to: (1) pay for an improvement project of the types authorized by Section 52, Article III, and Se…

Sec. 3897.302. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; ELECTION. (a) If the district issues bond anticipation notes payable from future bond proceeds that are payable wholly or partly from an ad valorem tax, the bonds must have been previously approved at an election and meet the …

Sec. 3897.303. 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 improvement projects, including land, plants, works, f…

Sec. 3897.304. USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY. If the district has maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S…

Sec. 3897.305. TAX ABATEMENT. The district may enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to a tax abatement agreement by a municipality. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. …

Sec. 3897.306. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL. (a) The district by competitive bid or negotiated sale may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, future bond proceeds, or assessments in the manner provided by Subch…

Sec. 3897.307. BOND MATURITY. Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER F. DISSOLUTION

Sec. 3897.351. DISSOLUTION BY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE. The largest municipality in which the district is located may dissolve the district by ordinance. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3897.352. LIMITATION ON DISSOLUTION. The municipality may not dissolve the district until: (1) the district's outstanding bonds have been repaid or defeased; (2) the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repai…

Sec. 3897.353. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE. (a) If the dissolved district has obligations, other than bonds, outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the municipality in which the project that generated the…

Sec. 3897.354. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) After the municipality dissolves the district, the municipality assumes the obligations of the district, including any debt payable from assessments or other district revenue. (b) If the municipality dissolves the district,…