Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 9501.051. COMMISSION; TERMS. The commission is composed of three members appointed for staggered terms of six years, with one member's term expiring every two years. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 9501.052. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; VACANCY. (a) The members of the commission shall be appointed as follows: (1) one member by the commissioners court; (2) one member by the governing body of the municipality; and (3) one member by the commissioners court and the governing bo…

Sec. 9501.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT. To be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission, a person must own real property in and be a qualified voter of the area in which the commission has jurisdiction. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 9501.054. OATH. (a) Before assuming the duties of office, each member must: (1) take the constitutional oath of office and swear in writing before the county judge that the member will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office; and (2) on the request of t…

Sec. 9501.055. BOND. Each member of the commission shall execute a bond in the amount of $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the county judge for the benefit of the commission; and (2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the member's official duties. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1…

Sec. 9501.056. PRESIDING OFFICER. (a) The members of the commission shall annually elect one member as presiding officer. (b) The presiding officer shall: (1) preside over commission meetings; and (2) sign each contract, warrant, or other instrument made or issued by the commissi…

Sec. 9501.057. COMPENSATION; CERTIFIED REPORT. (a) The commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality by order or resolution shall set the compensation of members of the commission. The amount of compensation for each member may not exceed $150 for each day that t…

Sec. 9501.058. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. The commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality, by a majority vote in a joint session, may remove a member of the commission from office only for malfeasance. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 9501.059. TREASURER. The county treasurer of Matagorda County shall serve as treasurer of the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 9501.060. AUDITOR. The county auditor for Matagorda County is the auditor for the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 9501.061. EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEY. The commission may employ an attorney for legal services required by the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 9501.101. COMMISSION POWERS. The commission may exercise the authority granted to a county or municipality under Section 571.002, 571.003, 571.004, or 571.005 or Section 571.011(a) or (b), Local Government Code. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. Ame…

Sec. 9501.1015. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The commission may establish, construct, and maintain recreational facilities for public use adjacent to the seawall in Matagorda County. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 629 (S.B. 801), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 9501.102. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. The commission may enter into a contract relating to the performance of any function described by Section 571.002, Local Government Code. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 9501.103. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING. The commission, in the performance of functions under this chapter, has the same powers granted to a county under Subchapter C, Chapter 262, and Chapter 271, Local Government Code, and is subject to the same requirements imposed on a cou…

Sec. 9501.104. ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED. The commission shall annually submit a report to the commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality. The report must: (1) describe the commission's financial condition and operations during the preceding year; (2) propose a b…

Sec. 9501.105. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS. (a) A condemnation proceeding brought by the commission must be brought in the name of the commission and under the direction of the commission. (b) An appeal from a finding and assessment of damages as provided by Chapter 21, Property Cod…

Sec. 9501.151. AD VALOREM TAX. (a) The commission may impose an ad valorem tax on real property within the commission's jurisdiction. (b) The commission shall determine the tax rate, which may not exceed 10 cents for each $100 valuation of property. (c) Revenue from the tax may b…

Sec. 9501.152. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES. The county tax assessor and collector shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the commission in the manner provided by law for the assessment and collection of county taxes. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1,…

Sec. 9501.153. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. The commission may disburse funds set aside by the commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality for the performance of the commission's functions. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.