Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3946.260. NO IMPACT FEES. The district may not impose an impact fee. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 3136), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Sec. 3946.261. NO AD VALOREM TAX. The district may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 3136), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER G. DISSOLUTION

Sec. 3946.301. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE. (a) The city by ordinance may dissolve the district. (b) The city may not dissolve the district until: (1) the district's outstanding debt or other obligations have been repaid, assumed, or discharged, including the defeasance of any …

Sec. 3946.302. 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, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcemen…

Sec. 3946.303. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district …

Sec. 3947.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Dallas, Texas. (3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (4) "County" means Dallas County, Texas. (5) "Director" means a boar…

Sec. 3947.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The University Hills Municipal Management District is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec…

Sec. 3947.003. 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. 3947.004. 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. 3947.005. 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. 3947.006. 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. 3947.007. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED. On receipt of a petition signed by the owners of a majority of the acreage and the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county, the initial d…

Sec. 3947.008. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW. Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.009. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.010. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED. The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 3947.007 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the crea…

Sec. 3947.011. CONCURRENCE ON ADDITIONAL POWERS. If the legislature grants the district a power that is in addition to the powers approved by the initial resolution of the governing body of the city consenting to the creation of the district, the district may not exercise that po…

Sec. 3947.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. (b) Except as provided by Section 3947.054, directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by A…

Sec. 3947.052. BOARD MEETINGS. The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.053. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board may remove a director by unanimous vote of the other directors if the director has missed at least half of the meetings scheduled during the preceding 12 months. (b) A director removed under this section may file a written appeal…

Sec. 3947.054. INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board consists of: Pos. No. Name of Director 1 Kenneth Medlock 2 Michael Williams 3 Susan Larson 4 Alan Michlin 5 Michael Warner (b) Initial directors serve until the earlier of: (1) the date permanent directors are elected under …

Sec. 3947.101. 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter D or activities in support of or incidental to those projects. Added by Acts 2017, 85th…

Sec. 3947.103. WATER DISTRICT POWERS. The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.…

Sec. 3947.104. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS. Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance ma…

Sec. 3947.105. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. (a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located. (b…

Sec. 3947.106. NO TOLL ROADS. The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.107. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS. The district has the powers provided by Chapter 372, Local Government Code, to a municipality or county. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.108. CONTRACT POWERS. The district may contract with a governmental or private entity, on terms determined by the board, to carry out a power or duty authorized by this chapter or to accomplish a purpose for which the district is created. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., …

Sec. 3947.109. AD VALOREM TAXATION. The district may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.110. LIMITATIONS ON EMERGENCY SERVICES POWERS. The district may not establish, operate, maintain, or finance a police or fire department without the consent of the city by ordinance or resolution. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. Ju…

Sec. 3947.111. ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY. As provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the board may add territory inside the corporate boundaries or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city to the district or remove territory inside the corporate boundaries or th…

Sec. 3947.112. DIVISION OF DISTRICT. (a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district: (1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and (2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes. (b) This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the dist…

Sec. 3947.113. ENFORCEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS. The district may enforce a real property restriction in the manner provided by Section 54.237, Water Code, if, in the reasonable judgment of the board, the enforcement of the restriction is necessary. Added by Acts 2017, 8…

Sec. 3947.114. PROPERTY OF CERTAIN UTILITIES EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS AND FEES. The district may not impose an assessment, impact fee, or standby fee on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, easements, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility or a p…

Sec. 3947.115. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017. SUBCHAPTER D. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES

Sec. 3947.151. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service, including water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway projects or services, using any money ava…

Sec. 3947.152. BOARD DETERMINATION REQUIRED. The district may not undertake an improvement project unless the board determines the project is necessary to accomplish a public purpose of the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, …

Sec. 3947.153. LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. An improvement project may be located or provide service inside or outside the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.154. CITY REQUIREMENTS. An improvement project in the district must comply with any applicable requirements of the city, including codes and ordinances, unless specifically waived or superseded by agreement with the city. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.…

Sec. 3947.155. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SERVICE IN DEFINABLE AREA; BENEFIT BASIS. The district may undertake an improvement project or service that confers a special benefit on a definable area in the district and levy and collect a special assessment on benefited property in the …

Sec. 3947.201. 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 3947.202. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES. The district may undertake and provide an improvement project or service authorized by this chapter using any money available to the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2…

Sec. 3947.203. BORROWING MONEY; OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may borrow money for a district purpose, including the acquisition or construction of improvement projects authorized by this chapter and the reimbursement of a person who develops or owns an improvement project author…

Sec. 3947.204. ASSESSMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the district may impose an assessment on property in the district to pay for an obligation described by Section 3947.203 or an improvement project authorized by Section 3947.151 in the manner provided …

Sec. 3947.205. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT. Sections 375.161 and 375.164, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 2244), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Sec. 3947.206. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS. The district may contract as provided by Chapter 791, Government Code, with the commissioners court of the county for the assessment and collection of assessments imposed under this subchapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656…