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TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3981.0502. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3981.0502.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3981.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:(1)  maintain and operate the district;(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or(3)  provide a service.(b)  The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3981.0503. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3981.0503.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.(c)  The principal amount of bonds issued by the district in aggregate may not exceed 10 percent of the assessed value of all real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3981.0504. Bonds Secured by Revenue or Contract Payments

Sec. 3981.0504.  BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.  The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or(2)  contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3981.0505. Bonds Secured by Ad Valorem Taxes; Elections

Sec. 3981.0505.  BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES; ELECTIONS.  (a)  If authorized at an election under Section 3981.0501, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(b)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(c)  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.(d)  All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3981.0506. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3981.0506.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter F. Defined Areas|Section 3981.0601. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3981.0601.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter F. Defined Areas|Section 3981.0602. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3981.0602.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax applicable only to the defined area or designated property or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election as provided by Section 3981.0501 in the defined area or designated property only.(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter F. Defined Areas|Section 3981.0603. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3981.0603.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election held under Section 3981.0602 approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area or designated property and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific area or property.(b)  The board's order is not subject to judicial review except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0604 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter F. Defined Areas|Section 3981.0604. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3981.0604.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3981.0603, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0605 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter F. Defined Areas|Section 3981.0605. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 3981.0605.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3981.0603 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0701. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 3981.0701.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:(1)  has never issued any bonds; and(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0702. Law Applicable to New District

Sec. 3981.0702.  LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.  This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0703. Limitation on Area of New District

Sec. 3981.0703.  LIMITATION ON AREA OF NEW DISTRICT.  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0704. Division Procedures

Sec. 3981.0704.  DIVISION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.(b)  An order dividing the district must:(1)  name each new district;(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the new districts.(c)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0705. Directors' Election for New District

Sec. 3981.0705.  DIRECTORS' ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a directors' election in the manner provided by Section 3981.0201.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0706. Tax or Bond Election

Sec. 3981.0706.  TAX OR BOND ELECTION.  Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax under Section 3981.0502 or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0707. City Consent

Sec. 3981.0707.  CITY CONSENT.  (a)  City consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 3981.0109 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.(b)  A new district created by division of the district is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the ordinance or resolution consenting to the creation of the district under Section 3981.0109.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter G. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3981.0708. Operating Agreement and Project Agreement

Sec. 3981.0708.  OPERATING AGREEMENT AND PROJECT AGREEMENT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), before a new district created by division of the district may exercise any powers under this chapter:(1)  the new district must enter into:(A)  a joinder to the existing operating agreement between the city and the district; or(B)  a separate operating agreement with the city; and(2)  each developer of property in the new district must enter into:(A)  a joinder to an existing project agreement between the city and a developer of property in the district applicable to the territory in the new district; or(B)  a separate project agreement with the city.(b)  A new district created by division of the district has the powers necessary, convenient, or desirable to negotiate and execute an agreement described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3981.0801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3981 - Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas|Subchapter H. Dissolution|Section 3981.0801. Dissolution

Sec. 3981.0801.  DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owner or 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. 1266 (H.B. 4693), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3982.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3982 - Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3982.0101. Definitions

Sec. 3982.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "County" means Liberty County.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 4661), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3982.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3982 - Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3982.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 3982.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 4661), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3982.0103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3982 - Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3982.0103. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3982.0103.  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.  By creating the district and in authorizing 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 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 county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 4661), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3982.0104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3982 - Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3982.0104. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3982.0104.  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; and(4)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, transportation, 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. 1006 (H.B. 4661), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3982.0105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3982 - Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3982.0105. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3982.0105.  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. 1006 (H.B. 4661), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|