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TX Spec Dist Code § 3830.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3830 - Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3830.155. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3830.155.  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 purpose of the district.(b)  In exercising the district's power to borrow, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3830.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3830 - Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3830.201. Exception for Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3830.201.  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 dissolution is effective when all debts have been discharged.(b)  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.001. Definitions

Sec. 3831.001.  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 Temple.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.(5)  "Obligation" means an interest-bearing obligation issued by the district under this chapter, including a bond, certificate, note, or other evidence of indebtedness.(6)  "Project" means a project established under Section 3831.111 and includes the land, buildings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, improvements, and other property necessary to accomplish the purposes of the project.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.002. Purpose; Declaration of Legislative Findings

Sec. 3831.002.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and to accomplish other public purposes stated in this chapter, including:(1)  development and diversification of the economy of the state;(2)  the elimination of unemployment or underemployment in the state;(3)  the stimulation of agricultural innovation;(4)  fostering the growth of enterprises based on agriculture; and(5)  the development or expansion of transportation or commerce in the state.(b)  This chapter is enabling legislation enacted to further the public purposes under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(c)  The creation of the district is necessary to further the public purpose of improving the economy of this state and of the city of Temple by providing for the development of health and bioscience operations and facilities.(d)  The district serves the public purposes stated in this section.(e)  Property owners in the district benefit from the district and its activities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 507 (S.B. 1033), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.003. Nature of District

Sec. 3831.003.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district and a political subdivision of this state under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.004. District Territory

Sec. 3831.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of the city of Temple as the boundaries of the city are adjusted by the city.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3831.005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3831.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3831.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  (a)  All or part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Temple under Chapter 311, Tax Code; or(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the City of Temple under Chapter 312, Tax Code.(b)  If the City of Temple creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may:(1)  grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for any purpose, including pledging the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project; or(2)  give the district the power to manage or implement a reinvestment zone's project or financing plans.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 507 (S.B. 1033), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.051. Governing Body

Sec. 3831.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  The district is governed by a board of seven directors elected as provided by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.052. Terms

Sec. 3831.052.  TERMS.  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.053. Date of Elections

Sec. 3831.053.  DATE OF ELECTIONS.  The district shall hold board elections so that:(1)  four directors are elected on the regular election day on which certain members of the city council and the mayor of the City of Temple are elected; and(2)  three directors are elected on the regular election day on which the other members of the city council of the City of Temple are elected.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.054. Qualifications

Sec. 3831.054.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A director:(1)  must be a registered voter of the City of Temple; and(2)  may not:(A)  be an elected official; or(B)  be employed by the district or the City of Temple.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.055. Vacancy

Sec. 3831.055.  VACANCY.  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy in the office of director for the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.056. Director's Bond; Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3831.056.  DIRECTOR'S BOND; OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  As soon as practicable after a director is elected or appointed, the director shall execute a bond for $10,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.(b)  The bond must be approved by the board.(c)  The bond and the director's constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the bond and the oath or affirmation in the district's records.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.057. Officers

Sec. 3831.057.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from among the directors a presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary.(b)  The board by resolution shall establish the powers and duties of the officers, consistent with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3831.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses approved by the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.059. Meetings; Notice of Meetings

Sec. 3831.059.  MEETINGS; NOTICE OF MEETINGS.  (a)  The board may establish regular meetings to conduct district business and may hold special meetings at other times as necessary.(b)  The board shall provide the notice prepared under Subchapter C, Chapter 551, Government Code, to the City of Temple's secretary.  In addition to the requirements imposed by that subchapter on the district, the city shall post the notice at the usual location at which notices of city council meetings are posted.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3831.060. Employees; Persons Hired by Board

Sec. 3831.060.  EMPLOYEES; PERSONS HIRED BY BOARD.  (a)  The board shall employ any person the board considers necessary to conduct district affairs, including:(1)  engineers;(2)  attorneys;(3)  financial advisors;(4)  economists;(5)  a general manager;(6)  a utility operator;(7)  bookkeepers;(8)  auditors; and(9)  clerical workers.(b)  The board by resolution shall determine the compensation and terms of service of any person employed or hired by the district.(c)  The board may remove any employee.(d)  The board may require an employee to execute a bond payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.101. General Powers

Sec. 3831.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has all powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effect the purposes and provisions of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.102. Rules

Sec. 3831.102.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules to govern the district, including rules governing district operations, employees, and property.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.103. District Office

Sec. 3831.103.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  The board shall designate and establish a district office in the city of Temple.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.104. Property

Sec. 3831.104.  PROPERTY.  The district may exercise any type of property right, including the power to acquire, sell, or lease as lessee or lessor, regarding any type of property interest located inside or outside the boundaries of the district under terms determined by the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 507 (S.B. 1033), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.105. Agreements

Sec. 3831.105.  AGREEMENTS.  The district may make an agreement with any person for any district purpose, including a contract to manage or maintain a district project.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.106. Gifts, Grants, and Loans

Sec. 3831.106.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS.  The district may accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person for any district purpose.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.107. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3831.107.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district.(b)  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a contract between the district and:(1)  another governmental entity;(2)  a nonprofit corporation, including a scientific research corporation; or(3)  a corporation created under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.56, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.108. Relation to Other Law on Contracts

Sec. 3831.108.  RELATION TO OTHER LAW ON CONTRACTS.  This chapter states the procedures necessary to award contracts and supersedes any law or other requirement otherwise applicable to the district regarding the award of contracts.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.109. Fees for Use of District Improvements

Sec. 3831.109.  FEES FOR USE OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS.  The district may establish and maintain reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates, fares, charges, rents, or other fees or compensation for the use of the improvements constructed by, operated by, leased to or by, or maintained by the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 507 (S.B. 1033), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.110. Programs

Sec. 3831.110.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to:(1)  promote state or local economic development; and(2)  stimulate business and commercial activity in the district that relates to a project.(b)  As part of a program, the district may:(1)  make loans or grants of public money for a public purpose as provided by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution; or(2)  provide district personnel and services for the program.(c)  The district may contract with any person to administer a program established under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3831.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3831 - Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3831.111. Projects

Sec. 3831.111.  PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may establish projects inside or outside the boundaries of the district for:(1)  bioscience and health products, including projects related to:(A)  research and development;(B)  invention and discovery;(C)  commercialization;(D)  production and manufacturing of goods and products, including projects for manufacturing facilities; and(E)  development of production process and delivery system purposes in, involved in, based on, or related to, or intended to advance the state of knowledge, skill, and understanding of, the biosciences, including:(i)  wet laboratories;(ii)  clean rooms;(iii)  dry laboratories;(iv)  research and development facilities;(v)  genetics facilities and equipment;(vi)  pharmaceutical facilities and equipment;(vii)  biotechnology incubators;(viii)  bioscience and biotechnology health care facilities;(ix)  biotechnology facilities;(x)  bioscience facilities; and(xi)  other similar projects;(2)  bioscience education, including projects for health or biotechnology education facilities, regardless of any affiliation with other institutions of higher, vocational, or job training education;(3)  access to public safety facilities and equipment;(4)  streets and roads;(5)  drainage services;(6)  wastewater services;(7)  potable water services;(8)  telecommunication facilities;(9)  demolition of existing structures;(10)  development and institution of water conservation programs;(11)  chilled water services;(12)  steam services;(13)  industrial gases services;(14)  other utility and process and production services; or(15)  the support of any other type of health or bioscience projects.(b)  A project must be related to the bioscience or health purposes of the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 507 (S.B. 1033), Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.|