Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3908.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The district, using money available to 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 mai…

Sec. 3908.104. 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. 3908.105. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, 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 Chapte…

Sec. 3908.106. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), S…

Sec. 3908.107. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115…

Sec. 3908.108. 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. 3908.109. PARKING FACILITIES. (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 lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for p…

Sec. 3908.110. ANNEXATION OF LAND. The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3908.111. APPROVAL BY CITY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for: (1) the issuance of bonds; (2) the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and (3) the plans and specifications of an im…

Sec. 3908.112. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3908.151. 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 district money. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. Ju…

Sec. 3908.152. 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 2013…

Sec. 3908.153. 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. 3908.154. 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. 3908.155. EXEMPTIONS. Section 375.162, Local Government Code, does not apply to an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code, operating in the district. The organizati…

Sec. 3908.156. ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT. The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of an assessment on property in the zones. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3908.157. NO AD VALOREM TAX. The district may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS

Sec. 3908.201. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. (b) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, im…

Sec. 3908.202. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. J…

Sec. 3909.001. 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. 2. …

Sec. 3909.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3909.003. 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. 3909.004. 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. 3909.005. 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. 3909.006. 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. 3909.007. 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. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3909.008. 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. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3909.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The board by resolution may change the number of votin…

Sec. 3909.052. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCEEDING BOARD. (a) Each board of directors, including the initial board, shall recommend to the governing body of the city persons to serve on the succeeding board. (b) The governing body of the city shall review the recommendations and appro…

Sec. 3909.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3909.054. 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. 3909.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3909.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity …

Sec. 3909.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The district, using money available to 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 mai…

Sec. 3909.104. 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. 3909.105. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, 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 Chapte…

Sec. 3909.106. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), S…

Sec. 3909.107. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114…

Sec. 3909.108. 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. 3909.109. PARKING FACILITIES. (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 lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for p…

Sec. 3909.110. ANNEXATION OF LAND. The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3909.111. APPROVAL BY CITY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for: (1) the issuance of bonds; (2) the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and (3) the plans and specifications of an im…

Sec. 3909.112. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3909.151. 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 district money. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. Ju…

Sec. 3909.152. 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 2013…

Sec. 3909.153. 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…