Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3856.105. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 4053), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3856.106. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. (a) 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 w…

Sec. 3856.107. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to: (1) mak…

Sec. 3856.108. ANNEXATION. In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may annex territory in a reinvestment zone created by the City of Galveston under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if the city's governing body co…

Sec. 3856.109. NO EMINENT DOMAIN. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 4053), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3856.151. 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. 1128 (H.B. 4053), Sec. 1, e…

Sec. 3856.152. 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 an ad valorem tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes. (b) The…

Sec. 3856.153. AD VALOREM TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3856.152, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to: (1) maintain and operate the district; (2) construct or acquire improvements; or (3) …

Sec. 3856.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter. (b) The board may not impose an assessment on a parcel of real property with a taxable value of less than $50,000 at the…

Sec. 3856.155. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS. (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 b…

Sec. 3856.156. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES OR 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 defin…

Sec. 3856.157. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorize…

Sec. 3856.158. 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 4053), …

Sec. 3856.201. 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. 3857.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Chambers-Liberty Counties Improvement District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3857.002. CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 200…

Sec. 3857.003. 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. 3857.004. 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. 3857.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. 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) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (2) other law. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 3857.006. 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. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3857.007. 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. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3857.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) The board by resolution may change the number of directors on…

Sec. 3857.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. From persons recommended by the board, the county judge: (1) of Liberty County shall appoint directors for positions 1, 2, and 3; and (2) of Chambers County shall appoint directors for positions 4 and 5. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S.…

Sec. 3857.053. 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. 3857.054. COMPENSATION. (a) Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board. (b) Section 49.060, Water Code, applies to the board. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND D…

Sec. 3857.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT. The district has the powers given to a municipal utility district created under Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3857.102. ROAD POWERS. (a) The district has the powers given to a road district created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, including: (1) a road district under Chapter 257, Transportation Code; and (2) a road utility district under Chapter 441, Transportation…

Sec. 3857.103. 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. 3857.104. 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. 3857.105. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Chambers or Liberty County for the county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 40…

Sec. 3857.106. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 3857.151. 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. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, e…

Sec. 3857.152. 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 improvement or service has been filed with the board. (b) The pet…

Sec. 3857.153. MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3857.160, 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. 3857.154. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district. (b) An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction o…

Sec. 3857.155. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES OR 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 defin…

Sec. 3857.156. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combin…

Sec. 3857.157. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR WATER-RELATED BONDS. The district may not issue bonds to finance water, sewage, or drainage facilities without the approval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 3857.158. COUNTIES NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a county is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, ef…

Sec. 3857.159. COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1286 (H.B. 4093), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 3857.160. 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. 3857.201. 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. 3858.001. 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 Dripping Springs. (3) "Commissioners court" means the Hays County Commissioners Court. (4) "Director" means a member o…

Sec. 3858.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (H.B. 4825), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3858.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (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 district…

Sec. 3858.004. 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 …