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TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3868.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3868.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (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 town 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 town or county from providing the level of services provided to the area in the district as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the town and county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3868.004.  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 district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(d)  The creation of the district is in the public interest  and is essential to:(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.(e)  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; and(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.(f)  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.(g)  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.005. District Territory

Sec. 3868.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3868.113 or other law.(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 contract;(3)  authority to borrow money or issue bonds or other obligations described by Section 3868.201 or to pay the principal and interest of the bonds or other obligations;(4)  right to impose or collect an assessment, or collect other revenue; or(5)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3868.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  (a)  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.(b)  If the town creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the town and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for:(1)  the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code; and(2)  any other district purpose, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district under Section 3868.201.(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the town in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3868.007. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3868.007.  LIBERAL 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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3868.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of three directors composed of:(1)  one director appointed by the governing body of the town who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3868.052(a);(2)  the town manager; and(3)  the finance director of the town.(b)  An appointed director serves a term of four years.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.052. Qualifications of Appointed Director

Sec. 3868.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED DIRECTOR.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as an appointed director under Section 3868.051(a)(1), a person must:(1)  meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code;(2)  be a partner of a partnership that owns property in the district;(3)  be an officer of a corporation that owns property in the district;(4)  be a member or officer of a limited liability company that owns property in the district; or(5)  be a member or officer of a limited liability company that is a partner of a partnership that owns property in the district.(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.053. Complete Discretion of Town Regarding Appointment of Director

Sec. 3868.053.  COMPLETE DISCRETION OF TOWN REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR.  The governing body of the town may refuse to appoint a person who is nominated to be a director and meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3868.052(a).  The governing body has complete discretion in the appointment of a director.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3868.054.  VACANCY.  (a)  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3868.052(a).(b)  If there are fewer than three directors, the governing body of the town shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all board vacancies.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3868.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A  director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.056. Officers

Sec. 3868.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3868.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $6,000.  A director who is an employee of the town may not receive compensation under this subsection.(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3868.058. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3868.058.  LIABILITY INSURANCE.  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from commercial insurance companies or other sources that protect and insure the directors against personal liability and from all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on its behalf.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3868.101.  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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.102. Improvement Projects

Sec. 3868.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter C-1 or activities in support of or incidental to those projects.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.103. Water District Powers

Sec. 3868.103.  WATER DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.104. Road District Powers

Sec. 3868.104.  ROAD DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.105. Public Improvement District Powers

Sec. 3868.105.  PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by Chapter 372, Local Government Code, to a municipality or county.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.106. Municipal Management District Powers

Sec. 3868.106.  MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.107. Contract Powers

Sec. 3868.107.  CONTRACT POWERS.  The district may contract with a governmental or private entity, on terms determined by the board, to carry out a power or duty authorized by this chapter or to accomplish a purpose for which the district is created.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.108. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3868.108.  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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.109. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3868.109.  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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.110. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3868.110.  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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.111. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3868.111.  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. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.112. Economic Development

Sec. 3868.112.  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 that:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.113. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3868.113.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  As provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the board may add territory to the district, subject to Section 54.016, Water Code, or remove territory from the district, except that:(1)  the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:(A)  the governing body of the town; and(B)  the owners of the territory being added or removed; and(2)  territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from assessments levied or assessed on the territory are outstanding.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3868.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3868 - Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3868.114. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3868.114.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|