Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3906.158. 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. 3906.159. 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. 3906.160. 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3906.161. MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; TRANSIT PROJECT. 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 if the acquisition: (…

Sec. 3906.162. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. An improvement project may include the acquisition of property or an interest in property in connection with an improvement project, including a project authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82n…

Sec. 3906.163. 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. 3906.164. MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE. An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of: (1) a project or service listed in Section 375.112(a)(1), Local Government Code; (2) highway right-of-way or…

Sec. 3906.165. 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER D. GENER…

Sec. 3906.201. BORROWING MONEY. The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, negotiable or nonnegotiable notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for a district purpose. The…

Sec. 3906.202. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING PAYMENT OF DISTRICT BONDS, OBLIGATIONS, OR OTHER COSTS. The district may provide or secure the payment or repayment of any bond, note, or other temporary or permanent obligation or reimbursement or other contract with any person and the cos…

Sec. 3906.203. 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. 3906.204. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. The board shall file notice of an assessment imposed with the county clerk of Cameron County and post the notice on the district's Internet website. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3906.205. 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. 1269 (S.B. 19…

Sec. 3906.206. 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. 1269…

Sec. 3906.207. COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. The district may undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project: (1) for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety …

Sec. 3906.208. 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES AND BONDS

Sec. 3906.251. 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff.…

Sec. 3906.252. PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED. The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district to: (1) pay for an improvement project of the types authorized by Section 52(b), Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; or (2) secure t…

Sec. 3906.253. 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. 3906.254. 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. 1269 (…

Sec. 3906.255. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL. (a) The district may issue by public or private sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, tax increment financing, or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, …

Sec. 3906.256. ISSUANCE AND APPROVAL OF OBLIGATION POWERS. The district has the powers provided by Chapter 1371, Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3906.257. BOND MATURITY. Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Sec. 3906.258. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. 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 for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding…

Sec. 3906.259. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY. The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, regardless of the district's size, to pay for improvements, faci…

Sec. 3906.260. NOTICE OF TAX. The district shall file notice of a tax imposed with the county clerk of Cameron County and post the notice on the district's Internet website. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. SUBCHAPTER F. TAX I…

Sec. 3906.301. DISTRICT AS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE. Without further authorization or procedural requirement, the district is a tax increment reinvestment zone under Chapter 311, Tax Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 201…

Sec. 3906.302. BOARD; POWERS. (a) The district's board is the board of directors of the tax increment reinvestment zone. (b) The district's board has the powers of the board of directors of a tax increment reinvestment zone granted under Chapter 311, Tax Code, including: (1) the …

Sec. 3906.303. BASE YEAR VALUE. The base year value of the district, for tax increment financing purposes, is the value as of January 1, 2011, of all taxable real property in the district as shown on the certified tax rolls of the central appraisal district. Added by Acts 2011, 8…

Sec. 3906.304. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS ALLOWED. The district and an overlapping taxing unit may enter into an interlocal agreement for the payment of all or a portion of the tax increment of the unit to the district. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1…

Sec. 3906.305. USE OF MONEY. The district may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge th…

Sec. 3906.306. CITY CONSENT; DURATION. The city may, in its consent to the creation of the district, determine the portion of tax increment to be paid to the district and the initial duration of the tax increment reinvestment zone. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S…

Sec. 3906.307. RESTRICTIONS ON AREA NOT APPLICABLE. The area of the district that is a tax increment reinvestment zone is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011…

Sec. 3906.351. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. (a) The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, except that Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. (b) The board may dissolve the dist…

Sec. 3906.352. 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 shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the …

Sec. 3906.353. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. If the city dissolves the district: (1) the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue; and (2) the board shall transfer ownership of all d…

Sec. 3908.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of College Station. (3) "County" means Brazos County. (4) "Director" means a board member. (5) "District" means the Rock Prairie Management District No. 1. …

Sec. 3908.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3908.003. 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. 3908.004. 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. 3908.005. 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. 3908.006. 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. 3908.007. 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. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3908.008. 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. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3908.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with 5 or 6 directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The city by resolution may change the number of voting directo…

Sec. 3908.052. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS. The mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint voting directors. A person is appointed if a majority of those members and the mayor vote to appoint that person. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H…