Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3848.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 8. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3848.002. HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 8. The Harris County Improvement District No. 8 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3848.003. 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. 3848.004. 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. 3848.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (2) other law. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 3848.006. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3848.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3848.051. COMPOSITION; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of nine voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The board by resolution may increase or decrease the numb…

Sec. 3848.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting 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…

Sec. 3848.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. (a) The following persons serve as nonvoting directors: (1) the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated by that director: (A) parks and recreation; (B) planning and development; and (C) public works;…

Sec. 3848.054. QUORUM. (a) A majority of the board is a quorum. (b) Nonvoting directors and vacant director positions are not counted for the purposes of establishing a board quorum. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3848.055. COMPENSATION OF VOTING DIRECTORS. Voting directors may receive fees of office and reimbursement of expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DU…

Sec. 3848.101. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND HOUSING CORPORATION POWERS OF DISTRICT. The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain the …

Sec. 3848.102. 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. 3848.103. 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 2007, 80th Le…

Sec. 3848.104. CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. 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. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S.,…

Sec. 3848.105. APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body for: (1) the issuance of a bond for each improvement project; (2) the plans and specifications of the improvement pr…

Sec. 3848.106. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. The district may join and pay dues to an organization that: (1) enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (2) performs a service or provides an activity consistent with …

Sec. 3848.107. ROAD POWERS. The district may exercise the powers given to: (1) a road district created under Chapter 257, Transportation Code; and (2) a road utility district created under Chapter 441, Transportation Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123)…

Sec. 3848.108. AIR RIGHTS; CONSTRUCTION. The district may acquire air rights and may construct improvements on property on which it only owns air rights. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3848.109. ADDITIONAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; LEASEHOLDS. The district may construct improvements on property on which it only has a leasehold interest and may own undivided interests in buildings and other improvements. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec…

Sec. 3848.110. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER D. PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM AND PARKING FACILITIES

Sec. 3848.151. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Se…

Sec. 3848.152. PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY; TAX EXEMPTION. (a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities, including: (1) lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structur…

Sec. 3848.153. RULES. The district may adopt rules covering its public transit system or its public parking facilities except that a rule relating to or affecting the use of the public right-of-way or a requirement for off-street parking is subject to all applicable municipal cha…

Sec. 3848.154. FINANCING OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM OR PARKING FACILITIES. (a) The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, and grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring and operating a public transit system or public parking faci…

Sec. 3848.201. 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. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, e…

Sec. 3848.202. MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3848.207, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to: (1) administer the district; (2) maintain and operate the district; (3) construct or…

Sec. 3848.203. 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. 3848.204. 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. 3848.205. 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. 3848.206. LIMIT ON PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS. Bonds issued to finance parks and recreational facilities may not exceed one percent of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County. Added b…

Sec. 3848.207. TAX AND BOND ELECTIONS. (a) The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes. (b) The…

Sec. 3848.208. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), …

Sec. 3848.251. 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. 3849.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the International Management District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4004), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3849.002. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4004), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3849.003. 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. 3849.004. 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. 3849.005. 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: (1) Section 3849.106; (2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (3) other law. (b) The boun…

Sec. 3849.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in: (1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by a municipality under Chapter 311, Tax Code; (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by a mu…

Sec. 3849.007. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4004), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3849.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4004), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3849.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of 11 voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with five or six directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The board by resolution may change the number of voti…

Sec. 3849.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS ON INCREASE IN BOARD SIZE. If the board increases the number of directors under Section 3849.051, the board shall appoint qualified persons to fill the new director positions and shall provide for staggering the terms of the directors servi…

Sec. 3849.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting 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…