Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3807.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Greater East End Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3807.002. GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. A special district in Harris County known as the "Greater East End Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3807.003. 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. 3807.004. 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. 3807.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 47, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section 376.264, Local Government Code, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Su…

Sec. 3807.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3807.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3807.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 15 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with seven directors' terms expiring June 1 of an odd-numbered year and eight directors' terms expiring June 1 of the following odd-numbered …

Sec. 3807.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. (b) Appointments to the board must ensure that at least one-third of the directors are residents of the d…

Sec. 3807.053. BOARD OFFICERS. Notwithstanding Section 375.068, Local Government Code, the board shall select a presiding officer and other officers according to a rotating schedule as determined by the board. A presiding officer may not serve consecutive terms. Added by Acts 200…

Sec. 3807.101. POWERS. The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and (2) the powers given to a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, and the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, …

Sec. 3807.102. 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. 3807.103. CONTRACTS; GRANTS. (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. (b) Harris County, the City of Houston, or another p…

Sec. 3807.104. PLANS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (a) The district shall develop and implement one or more plans for workforce development services. The services may include: (1) job training; (2) workforce education; (3) financing of special educational opportunities; (4)…

Sec. 3807.105. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 684 (S.B. 224), Sec. 7, eff. June 17, 2005. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3807.151. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICE OR IMPROVEMENT. (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is filed with the board. (b) The petition must be signed by…

Sec. 3807.152. 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. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3807.153. BOARD VOTE REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, OR IMPACT FEES. The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3807.154. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACT FEES. The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement or a service for a project or activity the district …

Sec. 3807.155. MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3807.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to: (1) maintain and operate the district and the improvements constructed or acquired b…

Sec. 3807.156. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll b…

Sec. 3807.157. PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXES, IMPACT FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS. (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a: (1) single-family detached residential property; (2) multiunit residential property consisting of fewer than 13 units; or (3) condominiu…

Sec. 3807.158. OBLIGATIONS; APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON. (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of mone…

Sec. 3807.159. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS. (a) In addition to the elections required under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district must hold an election in the manner provided by that subchapter to obtain voter approval before the district may: (1) …

Sec. 3807.201. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or obligations according to their terms. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff…

Sec. 3808.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the East Downtown Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.002. EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. A special district known as the "East Downtown Management District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.003. 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. 3808.004. 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. 3808.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1493, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, enacting former Section 376.304, Local Government Code, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) …

Sec. 3808.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district, the board, and district employees. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3808.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 17 directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with nine directors' terms expiring June 1 of an odd-numbered year and eight directors' terms expiring June 1 of the following odd-numbered y…

Sec. 3808.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the qualifications prescribed by Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code. Acts 2003, 78th Le…

Sec. 3808.053. 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 of Houston; (2) the chief of police of the City …

Sec. 3808.054. 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 directors. (b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does …

Sec. 3808.101. DISTRICT POWERS. The district has: (1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; (2) the powers given to a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, and the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, impr…

Sec. 3808.102. 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. 3808.103. CONTRACTS; GRANTS; DONATIONS. (a) To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. (b) Harris County, the City of Houston, o…

Sec. 3808.104. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.105. 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 of Houston under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if the c…

Sec. 3808.106. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 684 (S.B. 224), Sec. 8, eff. June 17, 2005. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3808.151. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. (a) The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is filed with the board. (b) The petition must be signed…

Sec. 3808.152. 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. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.153. BOARD VOTE REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, OR IMPACT FEES. The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3808.154. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, OR IMPACT FEES. The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement or service for a project or activity the district ma…