Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3501.1024. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) The board may designate as a redevelopment project a project that relates to: (1) the development of base property and the surrounding areas; or (2) the development of property directly related to the purposes or goals of the authority.…

Sec. 3501.103. UTILITIES. (a) As may be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which the authority was established, the authority may exercise those powers granted to general law districts by Chapter 49, Water Code, and granted to municipal utility districts by …

Sec. 3501.104. SECURITY FOR COSTS OR BOND NOT REQUIRED. In a suit, the authority may not be required to give security for costs or a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal from a judgment. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3501.105. ADVISORY BOARDS. The board may appoint advisory boards to assist the board in administering this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 423 (S.B. 1751), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.

Sec. 3501.106. BONDS. (a) The authority may issue bonds if authorized by board resolution. (b) A bond issued under this chapter must: (1) be payable solely from authority revenue; (2) mature not later than 40 years after its date of issuance; and (3) state on its face that it is …

Sec. 3501.151. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. (a) The legislature intends that the authority transfer ownership of portions of the base property to Texas Tech University in a manner authorized by this chapter as necessary for the purposes of an agreement described by Section 3501.102(b)(28)…

Sec. 3501.152. DISSOLUTION. The authority may be dissolved only: (1) when the board determines that all the functions of the authority are performed and completed; (2) after all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired with the assets of the authority; and (3) after an…

Sec. 3502.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.002. WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. The authority is established as a political subdivision of this state if Westworth Village and White Settlement each: (1) adopt a resolution authorizing the authority's establishment; and (2) appoint three…

Sec. 3502.003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. The boundaries of the authority territory are the boundaries of Westworth Village and White Settlement. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.004. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION. The property, revenue, and income of the authority are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3502.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of six directors. The governing body of each municipality in the authority shall appoint three directors. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.052. TERM. A director serves a two-year term. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.053. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board is filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.054. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall select from its membership a presiding officer and an assistant presiding officer. (b) The assistant presiding officer presides in the absence of the presiding officer. (c) The board shall select a secretary-treasurer. The secretary-tr…

Sec. 3502.055. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ all persons necessary to carry out the functions of the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER C. AUTHORITY POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 3502.101. AUTHORITY OF BOARD. The board shall manage, operate, and control the authority. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.102. GENERAL POWERS. The authority may exercise, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the power to: (1) sue and be sued, and plead and be impleaded, in its own name…

Sec. 3502.103. RECEIPT OF PROPERTY. The authority shall accept title, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, from the United States to all or any portion of the real property situated: (1) within the boundaries of the authority, together with any improvements locat…

Sec. 3502.104. USE OF PROPERTY. (a) The authority shall use the property described by Section 3502.103 and all assistance available for the property from the United States and all other sources to replace and enhance the economic benefits generated for the property by Carswell Ai…

Sec. 3502.105. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS. (a) The board may adopt rules governing the receiving of bids and the awarding of contracts. (b) A contract in the amount of more than $15,000 for the construction of improvements or the purchase of material, machinery, equipment, supplies, o…

Sec. 3502.151. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of the property described by Section 3502.103. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3502.152. POWER TO DISSOLVE. (a) The board may dissolve the authority if: (1) each municipality in the authority approves the dissolution; and (2) all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired. (b) Any assets of the authority remaining after all debts or obligation…

Sec. 3503.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the TexAmericas Center. (2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors. (3) "Property" means land, improvements, and personal property described in Section 3503.004. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H…

Sec. 3503.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. (a) The authority is a governmental agency and a political subdivision of this state. (b) The operations of the authority are considered to be essential governmental functions and are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the app…

Sec. 3503.003. PURPOSES OF AUTHORITY. (a) The authority is created to: (1) accept title on approval by, and in coordination with, the governor to all or a portion of the property on, adjacent to, or related to the property described by Section 3503.004 from the United States; (2)…

Sec. 3503.004. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. (a) The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 8A, Chapter 831, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, as added by Section 5, Chapter 1312, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, as that territor…

Sec. 3503.005. EXPANSION OF TERRITORY. The authority's territory may be expanded as additional: (1) real property is conveyed or leased to the authority by the United States; or (2) counties or municipalities approve annexations. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019)…

Sec. 3503.006. RELATION TO OTHER LAW. This chapter does not limit the power of the authority or other person, including another governmental entity, to use other law not in conflict with this chapter to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out a power, express or implied, …

Sec. 3503.007. LEGISLATIVE INTENT ON APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS. The legislature intends that the authority shall have all power necessary to fully qualify and gain the benefits of any law that is helpful in carrying out the purposes for which the authority is created. Added by …

Sec. 3503.008. APPLICABILITY OF STATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. The authority is subject to the regulatory authority of the state, including any state agency, to the same extent as a municipal corporation. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 3503.009. APPLICABILITY OF OPEN GOVERNMENT LAWS. Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code, apply to the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3503.051. GENERAL DUTIES. The board shall manage, control, and operate the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3503.052. COMPOSITION. The board is composed of the following 15 directors: (1) two directors appointed by the county judge of Bowie County; (2) one director appointed by the commissioners court of Bowie County; (3) three directors appointed by the mayor of Texarkana; (4) on…

Sec. 3503.053. TERM; SERVICE BY ELECTED OFFICIALS. (a) Each director serves for a term of two years. (b) The board by rule or resolution may: (1) provide for the appointment of directors of the board in alternating years; and (2) determine the number of directors and the manner o…

Sec. 3503.054. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3503.055. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect from among its membership a president and a vice president. (b) The vice president shall preside in the absence of the president. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3503.056. RECALL. A director may be recalled at any time by the appointing official. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3503.057. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of a director. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02…

Sec. 3503.058. COMPENSATION; BOARD POSITION NOT CIVIL OFFICE OF EMOLUMENT. (a) A position on the board may not be construed to be a civil office of emolument for any purpose, including a purpose described in Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (b) Elected officials of Bo…

Sec. 3503.059. RULES; PROCEEDINGS. The board shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3503.060. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. A conflict of interest, under either statutory or common law, for a director regarding a particular matter to come before the board, is governed by Chapter 171, Local Government Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., …

Sec. 3503.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) This chapter provides sufficient authority to issue bonds, execute contracts, and perform any other act or procedure authorized in this chapter for the authority and all other persons of this state, including another governmental enti…

Sec. 3503.1015. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF OTHER ENTITIES; BONDS. The authority may exercise the powers given to: (1) the governing body of a "unit," as defined by Section 501.002(17), Local Government Code, and may issue district bonds for a purpose specified by Subtitle C1, Title 12,…

Sec. 3503.102. GENERAL PROPERTY POWERS. The authority may acquire, purchase, construct, own, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend, lease, or sell on terms, including rentals or sale prices, on which the parties agree, any work, improvement, facility, plant, building, str…

Sec. 3503.103. WATER, SEWER, AND NATURAL GAS PROJECTS; EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The authority may undertake a project under Section 3503.003(a)(3) to develop water, sewer, and natural gas projects to benefit the authority. (b) The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain for…