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TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3882.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3882.004.  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; and(4)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3882.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3882.005.  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 field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3882.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3882.006.  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 Code; or(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3882.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3882.007.  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. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3882.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3882.008.  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. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3882.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  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.(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3882.052.  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. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.053. Initial Voting Directors

Sec. 3882.053.  INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of the following voting directors:Pos. No.Name of Director1Robbie Winston2David Loosley3Craig Young4Jeff Finn5Rachal Taylor(b)  Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions 1 through 3 expire June 1, 2011, and the terms of directors appointed for positions 4 and 5 expire June 1, 2013.(c)  Section 3882.052 does not apply to this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.054. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3882.054.  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. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.055. Quorum

Sec. 3882.055.  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 vote because of a conflict of interest; or(3)  a nonvoting director.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3882.056. Compensation

Sec. 3882.056.  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. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.101. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3882.101.  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 chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3882.102.  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.  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 board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.103. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3882.103.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.104. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3882.104.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Harris County or the City of Houston, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.105. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3882.105.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.106. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3882.106.  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)  The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.107. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3882.107.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.108. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3882.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3882.109. Annexation or Exclusion of Land

Sec. 3882.109.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter D. Public Parking Facilities|Section 3882.151. Parking Facilities Authorized; Operation by Private Entity; Tax Exemption

Sec. 3882.151.  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 or a system of parking facilities, including:(1)  lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets; and(2)  equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in parking vehicles.(b)  A parking facility of the district may be leased to or operated on behalf of the district by an entity other than the district.(c)  The district's parking facilities are a program authorized by the legislature under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(d)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter D. Public Parking Facilities|Section 3882.152. Rules

Sec. 3882.152.  RULES.  The district may adopt rules governing the district's public parking facilities.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter D. Public Parking Facilities|Section 3882.153. Financing of Public Parking Facilities

Sec. 3882.153.  FINANCING OF PUBLIC 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 public parking facilities.(b)  The district may:(1)  set, charge, impose, and collect fees, charges, or tolls for the use of the district's public parking facilities; and(2)  issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of the district's public parking facilities.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3882.201. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3882.201.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3882.202. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3882.202.  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, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3882.203. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3882.203.  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 the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3882.204. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3882.204.  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 mailing notice.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3882.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3882 - Harris County Improvement District No. 14|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3882.205. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3882.205.  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 correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 246 (S.B. 2472), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|