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TX Spec Dist Code § 3863.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3863 - Travis County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter G. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3863.303. Authorization; Election

Sec. 3863.303.  AUTHORIZATION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may adopt a sales and use tax to serve the purposes of the district after an election in which a majority of the voters of the district voting in the election authorize the adoption of the tax.(b)  The board by order may call an election to authorize a sales and use tax.  The election may be held with any other district election.(c)  The district shall provide notice of the election and shall hold the election in the manner prescribed by Section 3863.212.(d)  The ballots shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "Authorization of a sales and use tax in the Travis County Improvement District No. 1 at a rate not to exceed _____ percent."|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3863.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3863 - Travis County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter G. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3863.304. Abolishing Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 3863.304.  ABOLISHING SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the sales and use tax without an election.(b)  The board may not abolish the sales and use tax if the district has outstanding debt secured by the tax.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3863.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3863 - Travis County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter G. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3863.305. Sales and Use Tax Rate

Sec. 3863.305.  SALES AND USE TAX RATE.  (a)  On adoption of the tax authorized by this subchapter, there is imposed a tax on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district, and an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption within the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer in the district during the period that the tax is in effect.(b)  The board shall determine the rate of the tax, which may be in one-eighth of one percent increments not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the district voters at the election.  The board may decrease the tax rate to the extent it does not impair any outstanding debt or obligations payable from the tax.(c)  The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sales price of the taxable item.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3863.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3863 - Travis County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter H. Hotel Occupancy Taxes|Section 3863.351. Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3863.351.  HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  (a)  In this section, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code.(b)  For purposes of this section, a reference in Chapter 351, Tax Code, to a municipality is a reference to the district and a reference in Chapter 351, Tax Code, to the municipality's officers or governing body is a reference to the board.(c)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, Subchapter A, Chapter 351, Tax Code, governs a hotel occupancy tax authorized by this section, including the collection of the tax.(d)  The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax and may use revenue from the tax for any district purpose that is also an authorized use of a municipality's hotel occupancy tax revenue under Chapter 351, Tax Code.(e)  The board by order may impose, repeal, increase, or decrease the rate of a tax on a person who, under a lease, concession, permit, right of access, license, contract, or agreement, pays for the use or possession or for the right to the use or possession of a room that:(1)  is in a hotel located in the district's boundaries;(2)  costs $2 or more each day; and(3)  is ordinarily used for sleeping.(f)  The amount of the tax may not exceed seven percent of the price paid for a room in a hotel.(g)  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 municipality.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (S.B. 2526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.001. Definitions

Sec. 3864.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Port Arthur.(3)  "County" means Jefferson County.(4)  "Director" means a board member.(5)  "District" means the Jefferson County Management District No. 1.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3864.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Jefferson County Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3864.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county 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 or county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3864.004.  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 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;(4)  provide for road, rail, and recreational facilities for the district; and(5)  provide for water facilities, wastewater facilities, drainage facilities, canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and other similar improvements or 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.(g)  Rail facilities and improvements are:(1)  necessary and convenient for the use and implementation of the district's navigation facilities and improvements;(2)  necessary components of and are considered to be a navigation facility and improvement; and(3)  necessary and convenient for the development and expansion of transportation in this state.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3864.005.  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 a bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3864.006.  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;(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3864.007.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3864.008. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3864.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3864.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3864.051.  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 if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 15 voting directors.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3864.052. Appointment of Voting Directors

Sec. 3864.052.  APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3864.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3864.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3864.054. Quorum

Sec. 3864.054.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3864.055. Compensation

Sec. 3864.055.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3864.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3864.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to 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.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3864.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to 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 under that chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3864.104.  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 to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, 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 Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3864.105.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3864.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3864.107.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3864.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3864.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3864.108.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.(b)  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.(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|