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TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3839.159. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3839.159.  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, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3839.160. Tax and Bond Elections

Sec. 3839.160.  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)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3839.161. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3839.161.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Houston is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3839.162. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3839.162.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $50,000.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3839.163. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3839.163.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3839.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3839 - Towne Lake Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3839.201. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3839.201.  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 district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its debts.  The dissolution is effective when all debts have been discharged.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.001. Definitions

Sec. 3840.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "District" means the Spectrum Management District.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.002. Spectrum Management District

Sec. 3840.002.  SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.  The Spectrum Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3840.003.  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 district and in authorizing the City of Pearland, Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County and the City of Pearland from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3840.004.  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 Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.(d)  The district will:(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty;(4)  provide for water, wastewater, and drainage needs of the district; and(5)  provide for recreational facilities, sports arenas, and other athletic facilities.(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.005. District Territory

Sec. 3840.005.  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)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(2)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3840.006.  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 municipality under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3840.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.(b)  Subchapter B, Chapter 375, and Sections 375.064(f), 375.069, 375.070, 375.071, 375.113, and 375.114, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3840.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3840.008.  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. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3840.051. Composition; Terms

Sec. 3840.051.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with three or four directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board, but only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not consist of fewer than five or more than 15 voting directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3840.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3840.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The mayor and the governing body of the City of Pearland shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board.(b)  A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoint that person.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3840.054. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3840.054.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3840.055. Quorum

Sec. 3840.055.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum, 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 vote because of a conflict of interest; or(3)  a nonvoting director.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.101. Additional Powers of District

Sec. 3840.101.  ADDITIONAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  The district may exercise the powers given to:(1)  an economic 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 chapter;(2)  a housing finance corporation under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development projects in the district; and(3)  a sports facility district under Chapter 325, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.026, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3840.102.  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 power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.(d)  The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a director of the corporation is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.103. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3840.103.  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 Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.104. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement

Sec. 3840.104.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Harris County or the City of Pearland, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.105. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3840.105.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.106. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3840.106.  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)  make loans and grants of public money; and(2)  provide district personnel and services.(b)  For purposes of this section, the district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.107. Property

Sec. 3840.107.  PROPERTY.  The district may construct, purchase, sell, or lease property, including facilities, to accomplish a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3840.108. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3840.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3840.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3840.151.  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. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3840.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3840.152.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3840.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3840 - Spectrum Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3840.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3840.153.  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 board.(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by:(1)  the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to the proposed assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or(2)  at least 50 owners of real property in the district if more than 50 persons own real property in the district as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1984), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|