Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3930.053. EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS. (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors: (1) the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic center departments of the city; (2) the chief of police of the city; (3) the co…

Sec. 3930.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) Except as provided by 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) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, d…

Sec. 3930.055. COMPENSATION. The district shall compensate a director as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 3930.101. HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION POWERS. (a) The district has the powers of a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code. (b) The district may exercise the powers to provide housing or residential development projects in the district. A…

Sec. 3930.102. 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. 3930.103. 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. 3930.104. 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. 3930.105. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.106. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.107. ANNEXATION. In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located in a reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if the city's gover…

Sec. 3930.108. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to secure loans and receive…

Sec. 3930.109. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with the city, the county, or the Crosby Independent School District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19…

Sec. 3930.110. REAL PROPERTY. (a) The district may buy, sell, own, or lease real property. (b) The district may receive real property as a gift. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.111. RECEIPT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. The district may receive surplus property from a school district that is located in the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.112. PROJECT FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. The district may own, lease, operate, or manage a project to improve educational opportunities in the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.113. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3930.1515. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless the service or improvement is approved by 60 percent of the votes cast in an election held for that purpose. The elec…

Sec. 3930.152. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 3930.153. NO AD VALOREM TAX. The district may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.154. 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. 3930.155. NO IMPACT FEES. The district may not impose an impact fee. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.156. NO AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The district may not issue a bond to pay for any district purpose. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 3930.157. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay an obligation of the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 3888), Sec. 1, eff. June 19,…

Sec. 3930.201. EXCEPTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in existence solely for the limited purpose of discharging its debts. The dis…

Sec. 3931.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Missouri City. (3) "County" means Fort Bend County. (4) "Director" means a board member. (5) "District" means the Missouri City Management District No. 1…

Sec. 3931.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Missouri City Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 3931.003. 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. 3931.004. 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. 3931.005. 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. 3931.006. 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. 3931.007. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 3931.008. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3931.051. 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. 3931.052. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS. The mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to app…

Sec. 3931.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 3931.054. 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. 3931.055. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 3931.056. INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board consists of the following voting directors: (b) Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one through four expire June 1, 2019, and the terms of directors appointed for positions five th…

Sec. 3931.101. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.

Sec. 3931.102. 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. 3931.103. 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. 3931.104. 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. 3931.105. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift or grant from any person. The district shall promptly notify the city of any gift or grant accepted by the district. (b) The implemen…

Sec. 3931.106. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 (H.B. 4147), Se…

Sec. 3931.107. 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 878 …

Sec. 3931.108. 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…