Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3944.203. SALES AND USE TAX RATE. (a) On or after the date the results are declared of an election held under Section 3944.202, at which the voters approved imposition of the tax authorized by this subchapter, the board shall determine and adopt by resolution or order the in…

Sec. 3944.204. TAX AFTER MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION. (a) This section applies to the district after a municipality annexes part of the territory in the district and imposes the municipality's sales and use tax in the annexed territory. (b) If at the time of annexation the district has …

Sec. 3944.205. NOTIFICATION OF RATE CHANGE. The board shall notify the comptroller of any changes made to the tax rate under this subchapter in the same manner the municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th …

Sec. 3944.206. USE OF REVENUE. Revenue from the sales and use tax imposed under this subchapter is for the use and benefit of the district and may be used for any district purpose. The district may pledge all or part of the revenue to the payment of bonds, notes, or other obligat…

Sec. 3944.207. ABOLITION OF TAX. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter without an election. (b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax,…

Sec. 3944.251. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 77 (H.B. 2332), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2017.

Sec. 3944.252. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS. (a) For purposes of this subchapter: (1) a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to a county is a reference to the district; and (2) a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to the commissioners c…

Sec. 3944.253. TAX AUTHORIZED; USE OF REVENUE. The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax for any purpose described by Section 351.101 or 352.101, Tax Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 77 (H.B. 2332), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2017.

Sec. 3944.254. TAX RATE. (a) The amount of the hotel occupancy tax may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the maximum rate prescribed by Section 352.003(a), Tax Code; or (2) a rate that, when added to the rates of all hotel occupancy taxes imposed by other political subdivisions with …

Sec. 3944.255. INFORMATION. The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes to the same extent as if the district were a county. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 77 (H.B. 2332), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2017.

Sec. 3944.256. USE OF REVENUE. The district may use revenue from the hotel occupancy tax for any district purpose that is an authorized use of hotel occupancy tax revenue under Chapter 351 or 352, Tax Code. The district may pledge all or part of the revenue to the payment of bond…

Sec. 3944.257. ABOLITION OF TAX. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter. (b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax, and repayment of th…

Sec. 3944.301. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. (a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. (b) If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the distri…

Sec. 3945.0101. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "County" means Brazoria County. (3) "Director" means a board member. (4) "District" means the Brazoria County Management District No. 2. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch.…

Sec. 3945.0102. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT; IMMUNITY. (a) The Brazoria County Management District No. 2 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (b) The district is a governmental unit, as provided by Section 375.004, Local Government …

Sec. 3945.0103. 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. (b) By creating the di…

Sec. 3945.0104. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. (a) 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 Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI…

Sec. 3945.0105. 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. 3945.0106. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in one or more of the following: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code; (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone cre…

Sec. 3945.0107. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 3945.0108. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 3945.0109. CONFLICTS OF LAW. This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, including a provision of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, or Chapter 49, Water Code, that is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (…

Sec. 3945.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors elected or appointed as provided by this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code. (b) Except as provided by Section 3945.0203, directors serve staggered four-year terms. Adde…

Sec. 3945.0202. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch.…

Sec. 3945.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. (a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may subm…

Sec. 3945.0204. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS. Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to the members of the board. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 3945.0301. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 3945.0302. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. (a) The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapte…

Sec. 3945.0303. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The district may develop or finance recreational facilities as authorized by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and any other law that app…

Sec. 3945.0304. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS. Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may own, operate, maintain, design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipali…

Sec. 3945.0305. CONVEYANCE AND APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT. (a) The district may convey a road project authorized by Section 3945.0304 to: (1) a municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road if the municipality or county has approved the plans and specifications of …

Sec. 3945.0306. 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 pow…

Sec. 3945.0307. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Section 49.216, Water Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 3945.0308. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752…

Sec. 3945.0309. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (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…

Sec. 3945.0310. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September …

Sec. 3945.0311. REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. The district may negotiate and enter into a written regional participation agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0754, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. Septembe…

Sec. 3945.0312. 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 …

Sec. 3945.0313. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND. (a) The district may add land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. (b) The district may exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, doe…

Sec. 3945.0314. 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. Se…

Sec. 3945.0315. AUDIT EXEMPTION. (a) The district may elect to complete an annual financial report in lieu of an annual audit under Section 375.096(a)(6), Local Government Code, if: (1) the district had no bonds or other long-term (more than one year) liabilities outstanding duri…

Sec. 3945.0316. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 4612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER D. ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3945.0401. 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 …

Sec. 3945.0402. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING. The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of notice. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B.…

Sec. 3945.0403. 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. 3945.0501. TAX ELECTION REQUIRED. The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, or, if applicable, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2021, 87th L…