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TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0607 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3984.0607. Abolition of Tax

Sec. 3984.0607.  ABOLITION OF TAX.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter without an election.(b)  The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.(c)  If the board abolishes the tax, the board shall notify the comptroller of that action in the same manner the municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax Code.(d)  If the board abolishes the tax or decreases the tax rate to zero, a new election to authorize a sales and use tax must be held under Section 3984.0602 before the district may subsequently impose the tax.(e)  This section does not apply to a decrease in the sales and use tax authorized under Section 3984.0604(c)(2).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0701. Definition

Sec. 3984.0701.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0702. Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions

Sec. 3984.0702.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.  (a)  For purposes of this subchapter:(1)  a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to a county is a reference to the district; and(2)  a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to the commissioners court is a reference to the board.(b)  Except as inconsistent with this subchapter, Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, governs a hotel occupancy tax authorized by this subchapter, including the collection of the tax, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 352.002(b) and (c), Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0703. Tax Authorized; Use of Revenue

Sec. 3984.0703.  TAX AUTHORIZED; USE OF REVENUE.  The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax for any purpose described by Section 351.101 or 352.101, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0704. Tax Rate

Sec. 3984.0704.  TAX RATE.  (a)  The amount of the hotel occupancy tax may not exceed the lesser of:(1)  the maximum rate prescribed by Section 352.003(a), Tax Code; or(2)  a rate that, when added to the rates of all hotel occupancy taxes imposed by other political subdivisions with territory in the district and by this state, does not exceed the sum of the rate prescribed by Section 351.0025(b), Tax Code, plus two percent.(b)  The district tax is in addition to a tax imposed by a municipality under Chapter 351, Tax Code, or by the county under Chapter 352, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0705. Information

Sec. 3984.0705.  INFORMATION.  The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes to the same extent as if the district were a county.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0706. Use of Revenue

Sec. 3984.0706.  USE OF REVENUE.  The district may use revenue from the hotel occupancy tax for any district purpose that is an authorized use of hotel occupancy tax revenue under Chapter 351 or 352, Tax Code.  The district may pledge all or part of the revenue to the payment of bonds, notes, or other obligations and that pledge of revenue may be in combination with other revenue available to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter G. Hotel Occupancy Tax|Section 3984.0707. Abolition of Tax

Sec. 3984.0707.  ABOLITION OF TAX.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter.(b)  The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3984.0901 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3984 - Fort Bend County Management District No. 3|Subchapter I. Dissolution|Section 3984.0901. Dissolution

Sec. 3984.0901.  DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of:(1)  66 percent or more of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls; or(2)  66 percent or more of the surface area of the district, excluding roads, streets, highways, utility rights-of-way, other public areas, and other property exempt from assessment by the district according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.(b)  The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.(c)  The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:(1)  has any outstanding bonded indebtedness until that bonded indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds;(2)  has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or(3)  owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.(d)  Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 4676), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0101. Definitions

Sec. 3985.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of El Campo.(3)  "Development agreement" means a development agreement between the city and the primary landowner that establishes the standards that apply to development in the district, in addition to those contained in zoning, subdivision, and other applicable ordinances of the city.(4)  "Director" means a board member.(5)  "District" means the Gateway Park Municipal Management District.(6)  "Rail facilities" includes all real and personal property owned or held by the district for railroad purposes, including land, interests in land, structures, easements, rail lines, stations, platforms, rolling stock, garages, equipment, and other facilities necessary or convenient for the operation of those facilities.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 3985.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Gateway Park Municipal Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0103. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3985.0103.  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 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 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 city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0104. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3985.0104.  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, rail, 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0105. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3985.0105.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0106. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3985.0106.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0107. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3985.0107.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0108. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3985.0108.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3985.0109. Municipal Consent or Agreement

Sec. 3985.0109. MUNICIPAL CONSENT OR AGREEMENT. (a) The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of a municipal ordinance or resolution that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.(b)  An agreement between the district and a municipality related to municipal consent to the creation of the district, including a development agreement, is valid and enforceable.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3985.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3985.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered four-year terms.(b)  Three directors must be elected in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.(c)  Two directors must be appointed by the governing body of the city.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3985.0202. Qualifications

Sec. 3985.0202.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old.(b)  Of the elected directors:(1)  two directors must be qualified under Section 375.063, Local Government Code; and(2)  one director must be a resident of the city.(c)  The directors appointed by the governing body of the city must be residents of the city.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3985.0203. Vacancy

Sec. 3985.0203.  VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3985.0204. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3985.0204.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each elected director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $7,200.(b)  An appointed director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board.(c)  An elected or appointed director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3985.0205. Initial Directors

Sec. 3985.0205.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, together with the city, may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as initial directors five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as initial directors the persons named in the petition.(b)  Initial directors serve until the earlier of:(1)  for each director serving in a position for which the directors are elected, the date the permanent directors are elected under Section 3985.0201 or June 1, 2023; and(2)  for each director serving in a position for which the directors are appointed under Section 3985.0201, June 1, 2023.(c)  If the permanent elected directors have not been elected under Section 3985.0201 and the terms of those temporary directors have expired, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint or reappoint successor directors to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:(1)  the date the permanent elected directors are elected under Section 3985.0201; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3985.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3985.0301.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3985.0302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3985 - Gateway Park Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3985.0302. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3985.0302.  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 372 or 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (H.B. 4680), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|