Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 3862.057. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3862.058. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. (a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $2,000. (b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necess…

Sec. 3862.059. LIABILITY INSURANCE. The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to: (1) acti…

Sec. 3862.060. NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3862.061. BOARD MEETINGS. The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 3862.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3862.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. (a) The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity …

Sec. 3862.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or mai…

Sec. 3862.104. 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. 3862.105. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, 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 Chapte…

Sec. 3862.106. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Webb County or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), …

Sec. 3862.107. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365…

Sec. 3862.108. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district. (b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic developme…

Sec. 3862.109. PARKING FACILITIES. (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 lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for p…

Sec. 3862.110. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Sec. 3862.151. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY. The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14…

Sec. 3862.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES. The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district. Added by Ac…

Sec. 3862.153. 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. 3862.154. 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B.…

Sec. 3862.155. ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board by resolution may impose and collect 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 …

Sec. 3862.156. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS. An assessment based on the taxable value of real property may not exceed 20 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property in the district, according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Webb Cou…

Sec. 3862.157. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS. The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES AND BON…

Sec. 3862.201. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, L…

Sec. 3862.202. BOND MATURITY. Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 3862.203. TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued: (1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding…

Sec. 3862.204. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES. The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff…

Sec. 3862.251. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE. (a) The city by ordinance may dissolve the district. (b) The city may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged, or…

Sec. 3862.252. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE. (a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the …

Sec. 3862.253. CONCURRENCE ON ADDITIONAL POWERS. If the legislature grants the district a power that is in addition to the powers approved by the initial resolution of the governing body of the city consenting to the creation of the district, the district may not exercise that po…

Sec. 3862.254. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district …

Sec. 3863.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Travis County Improvement District No. 1. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19…

Sec. 3863.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The Travis County Improvement District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3863.003. 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. 3863.004. 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. 3863.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the …

Sec. 3863.006. 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 under Chapter 311, Tax Code; (2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Co…

Sec. 3863.007. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3863.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 3863.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec.…

Sec. 3863.052. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3863.054. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 3863.055. QUORUM. For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted: (1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification; (2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vo…

Sec. 3863.056. COMPENSATION. A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 3863.101. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The district may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project described by that chapte…

Sec. 3863.102. 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 2009, 81st Le…

Sec. 3863.103. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Travis County, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R…