Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3897.158. PARKING OR HELIPORT. An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of an off-street parking facility or heliport. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3897.159. EDUCATION AND CULTURE. An improvement project may include the planning and acquisition of: (1) public art and sculpture and related exhibits and facilities; or (2) an educational facility and a cultural exhibit or facility. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 3897.160. CONVENTION CENTER. An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for: (1) a conference, convention, or exhibit…

Sec. 3897.161. DEMOLITION. An improvement project may include the removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with an improvement project. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3897.162. MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. An improvement project may include the acquisition and improvement of land or other property for the mitigation of the environmental effects of an improvement project. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Se…

Sec. 3897.163. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. If the governing body of the municipality where the improvement project is located consents, an improvement project may include the acquisition of property or an interest in property in connection with an improvement project, including a pr…

Sec. 3897.164. SPECIAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES. An improvement project may include a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or an area adjacent to the district or for the protection of public health and safety in or adjacent to the dist…

Sec. 3897.165. MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE. An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of: (1) landscaping; (2) highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement; (3) lighting, …

Sec. 3897.166. SIMILAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. An improvement project may include a public improvement, facility, or service similar to a project described by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER C-2. CONT…

Sec. 3897.201. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS. The district may contract with any person, including a municipality or county in which the district is located, to accomplish any district purpose. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3897.202. CONTRACT TERMS. (a) In this section, "note" includes a bond anticipation note. (b) A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including an obligation to issue a negotiable …

Sec. 3897.203. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS. The district may contract with any person for the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed co…

Sec. 3897.204. CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (a) The district may contract with any person for the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project. (b) The district may apply for and contract wi…

Sec. 3897.251. 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 each municipality in which the district is located must negotiate and execute a project dev…

Sec. 3897.252. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS. (a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes. (b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Loc…

Sec. 3897.253. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS. (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 institution secured by re…

Sec. 3897.254. ASSESSMENTS. (a) The district may impose an assessment on property in the district to pay the cost or the cost of maintenance of any authorized district improvement in the manner provided for: (1) a district under Subchapters A, E, and F, Chapter 375, Local Governm…

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,…

Sec. 3898.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Houston. (3) "County" means Fort Bend County. (4) "Director" means a board member. (5) "District" means the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24.…

Sec. 3898.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3898.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (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 district…

Sec. 3898.004. 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. 3898.005. 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 field no…

Sec. 3898.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. (a) 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, Ta…

Sec. 3898.007. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3898.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3898.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff.…

Sec. 3898.052. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY. (a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district; (2) an owner of property in the d…

Sec. 3898.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3898.054. VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.