Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3949.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is initially composed of the territory of the former Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District as that territory existed on March 1, 2017. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017…

Sec. 3949.006. 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3949.007. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3949.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected in the manner provided by Sections 49.102 and 49.103, Water Code. (b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. …

Sec. 3949.052. QUORUM. For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted: (1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification; or (2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a…

Sec. 3949.053. COMPENSATION. A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 3949.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes described by this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3949.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity …

Sec. 3949.103. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitu…

Sec. 3949.104. 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 person. (b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapte…

Sec. 3949.105. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. J…

Sec. 3949.106. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district. (b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic developme…

Sec. 3949.107. PARKING FACILITIES. (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for p…

Sec. 3949.108. ANNEXATION OF LAND. The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3949.151. 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 district money. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (H.B. 4283), Sec. 2, eff. Jun…

Sec. 3949.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES. The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district. Added by Acts 2017…

Sec. 3949.153. 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. 3949.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or …

Sec. 3949.201. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS. (a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by: (1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or (2) contract payments described by Section 3949.203. (b) The district must hold an elec…

Sec. 3949.202. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3949.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Sec…

Sec. 3949.203. CONTRACT TAXES. (a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been ap…

Sec. 3949.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial ins…

Sec. 3949.205. TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part…

Sec. 3949.251. MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION; DISSOLUTION. (a) The district is a "water or sewer district" under Section 43.071, Local Government Code. (b) Section 43.075, Local Government Code, applies to the district. (c) Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the dis…