Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3882.254. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY. On voter approval and adoption of the order described in Section 3882.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lie…

Sec. 3882.255. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY. After the order under Section 3882.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined a…

Sec. 3882.301. 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…

Sec. 3883.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 15. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 1…

Sec. 3883.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Harris County Improvement District No. 15 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT. (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the distric…

Sec. 3883.004. 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. 3883.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the …

Sec. 3883.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code; (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Co…

Sec. 3883.007. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.008. 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. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3883.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of seven voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with three or four directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The board by resolution may change the number of vot…

Sec. 3883.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.053. INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board consists of the following voting directors: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Dan Arnold 2 Kirk Pfeffer 3 David Dacote 4 Jim Casey 5 Steve Alvis 6 Gregory D. Compean 7 Ramon Garza (b) Of the initial directors, the terms of …

Sec. 3883.054. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.055. 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; (2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vo…

Sec. 3883.056. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 3883.101. MARITIME IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATIONS POWERS. (a) In this section, "port authority" means the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas. (b) Except as provided by this section, the district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, improve, or…

Sec. 3883.102. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The district may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project described by that chapte…

Sec. 3883.103. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. (a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter. (b) The nonprofit corporation: (1) has each powe…

Sec. 3883.104. 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. 3883.105. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Harris County or the City of Houston, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by …

Sec. 3883.106. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 …

Sec. 3883.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to: (1) mak…

Sec. 3883.108. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2…

Sec. 3883.109. NO EMINENT DOMAIN. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.110. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. (b) The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to…

Sec. 3883.151. PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM. The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain a public transit system to serve the area in the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 200…

Sec. 3883.152. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY. (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: (1) lots, garages, parking terminals…

Sec. 3883.153. RULES. The district may adopt rules governing the district's public parking facilities. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.154. FINANCING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM OR PARKING FACILITIES. (a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, or grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring or operating a public transit system or public parking facili…

Sec. 3883.201. 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. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 3883.202. 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 2009…

Sec. 3883.203. 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. 3883.204. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING. The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of mailing notice. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 88…

Sec. 3883.205. 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. 3883.206. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defi…

Sec. 3883.207. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3883.211, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any dist…

Sec. 3883.208. 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. 3883.209. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district may borrow money on terms and conditions as 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 institu…

Sec. 3883.210. 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, while all or part of the bonds…

Sec. 3883.211. 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 3883.208. (b) The district must hold an elec…

Sec. 3883.212. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district. Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3883.213. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS. The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. SUBCHAPTER F. T…

Sec. 3883.251. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY. The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly …

Sec. 3883.252. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION. (a) Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3883.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3883.211 onl…