Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3895.106. 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. 3895.107. RULES; ENFORCEMENT. (a) The district may adopt rules: (1) to administer or operate the district; (2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or (3) to provide for public safety and secur…

Sec. 3895.108. NAME CHANGE. The board by resolution may change the district's name. The board shall give written notice of the change to the city. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3895.109. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY. The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that: (1) the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by: (A) the governing body of the city; and (B) the owners…

Sec. 3895.110. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3895.111. NO TOLL ROADS. The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3895.112. DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION. The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of: (1) an executive director or general manager; or (2) any other district employee the board considers necessary. Added by Acts 2011…

Sec. 3895.151. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. Except as provided by Section 3895.161, the district may: (1) impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project…

Sec. 3895.152. BORROWING MONEY. The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for the district purpose. The bond, note, credit agreem…

Sec. 3895.153. IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; EXEMPTION. (a) The district may impose an impact fee or assessment on property in the district, including an impact fee or assessment on residential or commercial property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Su…

Sec. 3895.154. CERTAIN 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. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3895.155. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION. (a) Except as provided by Section 3895.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for: (1) planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement pr…

Sec. 3895.156. USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY. If the district has surplus 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…

Sec. 3895.157. BOND ISSUANCE PLAN REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUING BONDS. The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch…

Sec. 3895.158. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL. (a) Except as provided by Sections 3895.157 and 3895.161, the district may issue, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessment…

Sec. 3895.159. BOND MATURITY. Bonds must mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3895.160. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued: (1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that…

Sec. 3895.161. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES OR BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS. Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted interlocal project dev…

Sec. 3895.162. CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 233), Sec. 1, eff. Ju…

Sec. 3895.201. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE. (a) If the city adopts by a two-thirds vote of its governing body an ordinance to dissolve the district, the district is dissolved. (b) The district may not be dissolved until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obl…

Sec. 3895.202. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE. (a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city succeeds to the rights and obligations of the distr…

Sec. 3895.203. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) The district may not be dissolved by the city unless the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness payable from assessments or other district revenue. (b) If the city dissolves …

Sec. 3896.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Rowlett, Texas. (3) "Director" means a board member. (4) "District" means the Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District. (5) "Improvement proj…

Sec. 3896.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.003. 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. 3896.004. 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. 3896.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3896.108 or other law. (b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in …

Sec. 3896.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR REINVESTMENT OR ENTERPRISE ZONES. (a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible, regardless of other statutory criteria, to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code; or (2) a…

Sec. 3896.007. 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3896.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3896.052 and three directors serving ex officio under Section 3896.053. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The mayor and governing body of the city shall appoint voting directors. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoint that person. A member of the governing body …

Sec. 3896.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the manager of the city; (2) the financial director of the city; and (3) the planning director of the city. (b) If an office described by Subsection (a) is renamed, changed,…

Sec. 3896.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) Except as provided by Section 3896.053 or this section: (1) a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and (2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of board members. (b) A director who has a …

Sec. 3896.055. DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION. A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17,…

Sec. 3896.056. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, vice chair, and secretary. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.057. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director. Added by Acts 2…

Sec. 3896.059. QUORUM. For purposes of determining whether a quorum of the board is present, 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 vote…

Sec. 3896.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties provided by: (1) the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code; (2) the gener…

Sec. 3896.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a) The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the following types of improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to those projects: (1) a supply and distributi…

Sec. 3896.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS. (a) The district may: (1) contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for: (A) the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including a…

Sec. 3896.104. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies only to a district contract that has a value of more than $50,000. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.105. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that: (1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000; and (2) Chapter 1509, Governmen…

Sec. 3896.106. RULES; ENFORCEMENT. (a) The district may adopt rules: (1) to administer or operate the district; (2) for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or (3) to provide for public safety and secur…

Sec. 3896.107. NAME CHANGE. The board by resolution may change the district's name. The board shall give written notice of the change to the city. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3896.108. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY. The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that: (1) the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by: (A) the governing body of the city; and (B) the owners…