Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3808.159. 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. 3808.201. 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 other obligations according to their terms. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. A…

Sec. 3809.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Midtown Management District. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3809.002. MIDTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. The Midtown Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3809.003. 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. 3809.004. 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. 3809.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1017, 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. 3809.006. 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. 3809.007. 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. 3809.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 17 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with eight directors' terms expiring June 1 of an odd-numbered year and nine directors' terms expiring June 1 of the following odd-numbered ye…

Sec. 3809.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; IMMUNITY. (a) The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members and the mayor vote to appoint that person. (…

Sec. 3809.053. 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. 3809.054. 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 board members. (b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, d…

Sec. 3809.101. DISTRICT POWERS. The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code; and (2) a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development…

Sec. 3809.102. 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. 3809.103. AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND LOANS. (a) The district may enter into an agreement with or accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government C…

Sec. 3809.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. 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. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, …

Sec. 3809.105. 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. 3809.106. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body: (1) for the issuance of a bond for each improvement project; (2) of the plans and specifications of an…

Sec. 3809.107. 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. 3809.108. 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. 9, eff. June 17, 2005. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3809.151. 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. 3809.152. 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. 3809.153. 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, on all property in the district, including industrial, commercial, or residen…

Sec. 3809.154. MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3809.158, 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. 3809.155. 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, including an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the dis…

Sec. 3809.156. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACT FEES. The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property of a person that provides to the public gas, electricity, telephone, sewage, or water service. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, …

Sec. 3809.157. CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT. Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3809.158. 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. 3809.159. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.…

Sec. 3809.201. 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. 3810.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3810.002. HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. The Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Sec. 3810.003. 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. 3810.004. 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. 3810.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Chapter 1324, 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) Section 381…

Sec. 3810.006. 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. 3810.007. 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. 3810.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of four years. (b) A director shall receive compensation as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 20…

Sec. 3810.052. 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. A person is appointed if a majority of the members and the mayor vote to appoint the person. (b) A person…

Sec. 3810.053. 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. 3810.054. 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. 3810.101. DISTRICT POWERS. (a) The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code; (2) a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development…

Sec. 3810.102. 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. 3810.103. AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND LOANS. (a) The district may enter into an agreement with or accept a donation, grant, or loan from any person. (b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.…

Sec. 3810.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec.…