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TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter D. Additional Financial Provisions|Section 3503.151. Use of Revenue From Other Governmental Entities; Limitation

Sec. 3503.151.  USE OF REVENUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; LIMITATION.  (a)  Any governmental entity of this state may:(1)  use and pledge available revenue for the payment of an amount due under a contract entered into with the authority as an additional source of payment of the contracts or as the sole source of payment of the contracts; and(2)  covenant with respect to available revenue to assure the availability of the revenue when required.(b)  The governmental entity may not use, pledge, or covenant under this section revenue from ad valorem taxes, or the proceeds of bonds paid wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, unless the use, pledge, or covenant has been approved by the voters of the governmental entity at an election called for the purpose of:(1)  imposing taxes or issuing or refunding bonds; or(2)  using or pledging the entity's revenue or proceeds under contracts with the authority under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter D. Additional Financial Provisions|Section 3503.152. Fees for Use of Other Governmental Entities' Utilities

Sec. 3503.152.  FEES FOR USE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES' UTILITIES.  (a)  A governmental entity may charge a fee to any person for using a service or facility provided by a utility operated by the governmental entity and provided under a contract with the authority, including a fee for:(1)  water charges;(2)  sewage charges;(3)  solid waste disposal system fees and charges, including garbage collection or handling fees; and(4)  other fees or charges.(b)  The governmental entity may use and pledge a sufficient amount of the money collected under Subsection (a) to make a payment to the authority as required under a contract with the authority and may covenant to do so in an amount sufficient to make a payment to the authority when due.(c)  A payment, if the parties agree in the contract, is an expense of operation of the facilities or utility operated by the governmental entity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter D. Additional Financial Provisions|Section 3503.154. Exemption From Taxation

Sec. 3503.154.  EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.  The property, revenue, and income of the authority and of each nonprofit corporation created under Section 3503.111 are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 493 (S.B. 1563), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.1541 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter D. Additional Financial Provisions|Section 3503.1541. Certain Property Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 3503.1541.  CERTAIN PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  (a)  A leasehold or other possessory interest granted to a person by the authority or by a nonprofit corporation holding title for the authority is owned, used, and held for a public purpose for and on behalf of the authority and is exempt from taxation under Section 11.11, Tax Code.(b)  Section 25.07(a), Tax Code, does not apply to a leasehold or other possessory interest granted to a person by the authority or by a nonprofit corporation holding title for the authority during the period the authority or nonprofit corporation owns the estate or interest encumbered by the possessory interest.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 333 (S.B. 579), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter D. Additional Financial Provisions|Section 3503.155. No Taxing Power

Sec. 3503.155.  NO TAXING POWER.  The authority may not impose a tax.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (S.B. 1743), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 3503.201. General Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 3503.201.  GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  To exercise a power granted under this chapter, the authority may issue bonds to acquire, purchase, construct, maintain, repair, improve, or extend works, improvements, facilities, plants, buildings, structures, appliances, and property.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 3503.202. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 3503.202.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The authority may issue revenue bonds, including revenue bonds to pay for feasibility studies for proposed authority projects, including projects regarding engineering, planning and design, and environmental studies.(b)  The authority may include in a revenue bond issue the money to operate and maintain facilities acquired or constructed through the revenue bond issue for a period not to exceed two years after the date of the facility's completion.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 3503.203. Approval by Attorney General

Sec. 3503.203.  APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  If bonds issued by the authority recite that they are secured by a pledge of payments under a contract, a copy of the contract and the proceedings relating to the contract may be submitted to the attorney general along with the bonds.  If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been authorized and the contract was entered into in accordance with law, the attorney general shall approve the bonds and the contract.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 3503.204. Bonds for Water or Sewer Projects; Applicability of Water Code

Sec. 3503.204.  BONDS FOR WATER OR SEWER PROJECTS; APPLICABILITY OF WATER CODE.  Bonds issued under this chapter for a water or sewer project shall be issued in accordance with Sections 54.502 and 54.503, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 3503.205. Obligations and Credit Agreements

Sec. 3503.205.  OBLIGATIONS AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The authority may issue, sell, and deliver obligations and execute credit agreements as provided by Chapter 1371, Government Code.(b)  The authority may delegate its authority in connection with the issuance of bonds in the same manner as an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33 (S.B. 479), Sec. 3, eff. May 15, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3503.251. Power to Dissolve; Legislative Intent

Sec. 3503.251.  POWER TO DISSOLVE; LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  (a)  The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved, with the approval of the governing bodies of the municipalities of DeKalb, Hooks, Leary, Maud, Nash, New Boston, Red Lick, Redwater, Texarkana, and Wake Village and the governing body of Bowie County, after conveyance and sale of all of the property.(b)  The authority may be dissolved by the board on approval of each governing body listed in Subsection (a) after all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3503.252. Assets to County

Sec. 3503.252.  ASSETS TO COUNTY.  On dissolution, any remaining assets of the authority shall be conveyed or transferred to Bowie County.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0101. Definitions

Sec. 3791.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Lorena.(3)  "County" means McLennan County.(4)  "Director" means a board member.(5)  "District" means the Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 3791.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0103. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3791.0103.  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.(b)  By creating the district and in authorizing the county, the city, 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.(c)  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.(d)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the county or the city 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 county or city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0104. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3791.0104.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  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.(b)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and(3)  developing or expanding 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0105. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3791.0105.  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 bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0106. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3791.0106.  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; or(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0107. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3791.0107.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3791.0108. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3791.0108.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3791.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3791.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors elected or appointed as provided by this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  Except as provided by Section 3791.0203, directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3791.0202. Compensation

Sec. 3791.0202.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3791.0203. Temporary Directors

Sec. 3791.0203.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.(b)  The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.(c)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.(d)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Subsection (b) and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (e) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.(e)  If Subsection (d) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3791.0204. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3791.0204.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3791.0205. Quorum

Sec. 3791.0205.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3791.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3791.0301.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3791.0302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3791 - Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3791.0302. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3791.0302.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a). (c)  The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 771 (H.B. 4666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|