Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3829.153. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3829.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, on taxable property in the district for any purpose, including …

Sec. 3829.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose 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 by the distri…

Sec. 3829.155. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. (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 board. (b) The pet…

Sec. 3829.156. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defi…

Sec. 3829.157. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for an…

Sec. 3829.158. 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. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.…

Sec. 3829.159. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS. Without further authorization or other procedural requirement, the district may grant, consistent with Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019…

Sec. 3829.160. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES. The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district. Added by Acts 2009…

Sec. 3829.161. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING. The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of notice. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (H.B.…

Sec. 3829.201. EXCEPTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in existence solely for the limited purpose of discharging its debts. The dis…

Sec. 3829.251. PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM. The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain a public transit system to serve the area within the boundaries of the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 4727), Se…

Sec. 3829.252. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY. (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: (1) lots, garages, parking terminals…

Sec. 3829.253. RULES. The district may adopt rules covering its public transit system or its public parking facilities. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 4727), Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3829.254. FINANCING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM OR PARKING FACILITIES. (a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, or grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring or operating a public transit system or public parking facili…

Sec. 3830.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3830.002. SPRING BRANCH AREA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. The Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 20…

Sec. 3830.003. 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. (b) The creation of the…

Sec. 3830.004. 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. 3830.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 777, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (2) other law. (…

Sec. 3830.006. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3830.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3830.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 13 directors appointed under Section 3830.053. (b) Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with six or seven directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts 2005, 79th L…

Sec. 3830.052. QUALIFICATIONS. (a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and: (1) an owner of property subject to assessment by the district; (2) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property subject to assessment by the …

Sec. 3830.053. 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. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoin…

Sec. 3830.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; ONE-TIME AFFIDAVIT. (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 for directors. (b) Section 171.004, Local G…

Sec. 3830.055. NOTICE AND APPROVAL OF PROPERTY OWNERS. (a) Not later than the 30th day before the date of the first board meeting, written notice must be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each property owner in the district who could be subject to assessment …

Sec. 3830.101. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF DISTRICT. The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code; and (2) a housing finance corporation under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development p…

Sec. 3830.102. 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. 3830.103. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, 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 Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Le…

Sec. 3830.104. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3830.105. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $15,000. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3830.106. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. (a) The district may acquire, operate, or charge fees for the use of the district conduits for: (1) another person's: (A) telecommunications network; (B) fiber-optic cable; or (C) electronic transmission line; or (2) any other type of tran…

Sec. 3830.151. DISBURSEMENTS OR 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. A…

Sec. 3830.152. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose 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 by the distri…

Sec. 3830.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments or bonds under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board. (b…

Sec. 3830.154. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of: (1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defi…

Sec. 3830.155. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpo…

Sec. 3830.201. EXCEPTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. (a) The board may vote to dissolve a district that has debt. If the vote is in favor of dissolution, the district shall remain in existence solely for the limited purpose of discharging its debts. The dis…

Sec. 3831.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "City council" means the governing body of the City of Temple. (3) "Director" means a board member. (4) "District" means the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Developmen…

Sec. 3831.002. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and to accomplish other public purposes stated in this chapter, inc…

Sec. 3831.003. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special district and a political subdivision of this state under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3831.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of the city of Temple as the boundaries of the city are adjusted by the city. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3831.005. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3831.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. (a) All or part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Temple under Chapter 311, Tax Code; or (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created …

Sec. 3831.051. GOVERNING BODY. The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected as provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 3831.052. TERMS. Directors serve staggered three-year terms. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.