Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3986.0302. 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. 3986.0303. 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. 3986.0304. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 4706), Sec. 1, eff. J…

Sec. 3986.0305. 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 126…

Sec. 3986.0306. 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. 3986.0307. 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. 3986.0308. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND. If the governing body of the city approves an addition or exclusion of land by affirmative vote, the district may add or exclude the land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Wate…

Sec. 3986.0309. 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 4706), Sec. 1, eff. J…

Sec. 3986.0310. DIVISION OF DISTRICT. (a) The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if: (1) the district has no outstanding bonded debt; (2) the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes; and (3) not more than four new districts are created by the division. …

Sec. 3986.0311. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. Sections 375.161 and 375.164, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 4706), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3986.0312. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (H.B. 4706), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019. SUBCHAPTER D. ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3986.0401. 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. 3986.0402. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Section 3986.0504(b), 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…

Sec. 3986.0501. 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 2019, 86th L…

Sec. 3986.0502. TAX LIMITATION. An ad valorem tax imposed by the district may be used only for a purpose authorized under: (1) Chapter 49 or 54, Water Code; (2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution; or (3) Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2019, 86…

Sec. 3986.0503. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3986.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.1…

Sec. 3986.0504. 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 bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from: (1) impact fees, revenue, contract …

Sec. 3986.0505. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS. The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by: (1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or (2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Co…

Sec. 3986.0506. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES; ELECTIONS. (a) If authorized at an election under Section 3986.0501, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes. (b) At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board …

Sec. 3986.0507. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED. (a) The board may not issue bonds until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclu…

Sec. 3986.0901. DISSOLUTION. (a) Except as limited by Subsection (b), the board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of: (1) 66 percent or more of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the m…

Sec. 3988.0101. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Austin. (3) "County" means Travis County. (4) "Director" means a board member. (5) "District" means the Save Historic Muny District. Added by Acts 2019,…

Sec. 3988.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Save Historic Muny District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0103. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT. (a) The purpose of the district is to preserve the 141.35 acres of land used for the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin as a public golf course, publicly available parkland, or a combination of those uses. (b) This chapt…

Sec. 3988.0104. 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. 3988.0105. 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 contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the boundaries does…

Sec. 3988.0106. 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0107. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3988.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0202. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from a list of names recommended by the preceding board as provided by Section 375.064, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. …

Sec. 3988.0203. APPOINTING COMMITTEE; INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) An appointing committee shall appoint directors to the initial board. The appointing committee is composed of: (1) the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department; (2) the executive director of the Texas His…

Sec. 3988.0301. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the district is created. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0302. 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. 3988.0303. GIFTS, GRANTS, DONATIONS. The district may accept a gift, grant, or donation from a public or private source for the purposes of carrying out the district purpose under this chapter. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, …

Sec. 3988.0304. 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 the district purpose. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1…

Sec. 3988.0306. ELECTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FEE. (a) The district may not enter into a contract with the city for the imposition of a fee, as described by Section 3988.0302(d), unless the imposition of the fee is approved at an election by a majority of the qualified voters of t…

Sec. 3988.0307. OTHER CHARGES. (a) The district may charge rates, fares, charges, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed, operated, or maintained by the district only for the purpose of the district. (b) The district may not impose an imp…

Sec. 3988.0308. CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0309. NO ASSESSMENTS OR TAXES. The district may not impose an assessment or tax. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.

Sec. 3988.0310. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (S.B. 2553), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019. SUBCHAPTER I. DISSOLUTION

Sec. 3988.0901. DISSOLUTION. Except as limited by Section 375.264, Local Government Code, the board shall dissolve the district not later than May 31, 2027, unless, as of that date, the district has entered into an agreement with the owner of the land used for the historic Lions …

Sec. 3992.0101. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of New Waverly, Texas. (3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (4) "Director" means a board member. (5) "District" means the …

Sec. 3992.0102. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 988 (H.B. 4605), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021. Added by Act…

Sec. 3992.0103. 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 distric…

Sec. 3992.0104. 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. 3992.0105. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under other law. (b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this …