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TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.1021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.1021. Inland Port and Trade Powers

Sec. 3501.1021.  INLAND PORT AND TRADE POWERS.  (a)  The authority may establish and operate an inland port and related port facilities to engage in world trade.(b)  The authority may participate in national and international agreements advancing world trade at the port.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 4579), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.1022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.1022. Services

Sec. 3501.1022.  SERVICES.  The authority may charge a fee for a service including:(1)  professional consultation services provided in relation to international trade, planning, land use, or construction;(2)  real estate development services, including services provided by a person licensed under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code, acting as a broker;(3)  support or participation in the acquisition of venture capital to finance the authority's redevelopment project, both inside and outside the authority;(4)  participation in or assistance on a joint venture composed of both public and private entities;(5)  promotion of an activity that creates employment opportunities; and(6)  any other service provided in relation to a project undertaken by the authority, alone or with others, to fulfill an authority purpose or objective.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 4579), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.1023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.1023. Transportation Project

Sec. 3501.1023.  TRANSPORTATION PROJECT.  (a)  The authority may implement a transportation project:(1)  on the base property; or(2)  outside of the base property to provide access to the base property.(b)  The authority may enter into an agreement with a person to plan, finance, construct, or maintain a project described by Subsection (a).(c)  The authority may construct a building, loading dock, or other facility as part of a transportation project described by Subsection (a)(1).|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 4579), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.1024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.1024. Redevelopment Projects

Sec. 3501.1024.  REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.  (a)  The board may designate as a redevelopment project a project that relates to:(1)  the development of base property and the surrounding areas; or(2)  the development of property directly related to the purposes or goals of the authority.(b)  A project designated under Subsection (a) is for a public purpose.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 4579), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.103. Utilities

Sec. 3501.103.  UTILITIES.  (a)  As may be necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which the authority was established, the authority may exercise those powers granted to general law districts by Chapter 49, Water Code, and granted to municipal utility districts by Chapter 54, Water Code, may provide all other utility services that may be provided by an electric, gas, or water utility on an immediate basis without the need for state regulatory approval, and without restriction, may delegate those powers and the provision of those services to a neighboring municipality, a municipally owned utility, a cooperative corporation, or other utility provider.(b)  The authority shall continue to be served by the provider, as of September 1, 1999, of electricity and related services to the authority until the authority delegates the provision of electric services under Subsection (a).(c)  A delegation under Subsection (a) of a power related to electric service and the provision of electric services may be made only to an electric utility provider that agrees to upgrade the electrical system infrastructure so that the authority can accomplish its purpose.  The authority shall determine the criteria to be used for determining the level of infrastructure improvements necessary to encourage the expansion of economic development and commercial activity.  The authority may delegate the provision of electric services without state regulatory approval.(d)  The authority may contract to convey the property related to the supply and distribution of electrical power in the authority's territory to an electric utility provider that requires the conveyance as a condition of making an upgrade prescribed by Subsection (c).|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.104. Security for Costs or Bond Not Required

Sec. 3501.104.  SECURITY FOR COSTS OR BOND NOT REQUIRED.  In a suit, the authority may not be required to give security for costs or a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal from a judgment.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.105. Advisory Boards

Sec. 3501.105.  ADVISORY BOARDS.  The board may appoint advisory boards to assist the board in administering this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 423 (S.B. 1751), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3501.106. Bonds

Sec. 3501.106.  BONDS.  (a) The authority may issue bonds if authorized by board resolution.(b)  A bond issued under this chapter must:(1)  be payable solely from authority revenue;(2)  mature not later than 40 years after its date of issuance; and(3)  state on its face that it is not an obligation of this state or a municipality.  (c)  The authority may exercise the powers granted to the governing body of an issuer with regard to the issuance of obligations and the execution of credit agreements under Chapter 1371, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 423 (S.B. 1751), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 4579), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 3501.151. Legislative Intent

Sec. 3501.151.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of the base property.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3501.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3501 - Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 3501.152. Duty to Dissolve

Sec. 3501.152.  DUTY TO DISSOLVE.  (a)  The authority shall be dissolved on approval of the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County:(1)  when all the functions of the authority are performed and completed;  and(2)  after all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired with the assets of the authority.(b)  On dissolution, any remaining assets of the authority shall be conveyed or transferred to the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County in proportion to any initial contribution of money made.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3502.001. Definitions

Sec. 3502.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Authority" means the Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority.(2)  "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3502.002. Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority

Sec. 3502.002.  WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.  The authority is established as a political subdivision of this state if Westworth Village and White Settlement each:(1)  adopt a resolution authorizing the authority's establishment;  and(2)  appoint three members to the board.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3502.003. Authority Territory

Sec. 3502.003.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the authority territory are the boundaries of Westworth Village and White Settlement.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3502.004. Exemption From Taxation

Sec. 3502.004.  EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.  The property, revenue, and income of the authority are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or a political subdivision of the state.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3502.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 3502.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of six directors.  The governing body of each municipality in the authority shall appoint three directors.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3502.052. Term

Sec. 3502.052.  TERM.  A director serves a two-year term.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3502.053. Vacancies

Sec. 3502.053.  VACANCIES.  A vacancy on the board is filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original appointment.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3502.054. Officers

Sec. 3502.054.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall select from its membership a presiding officer and an assistant presiding officer.(b)  The assistant presiding officer presides in the absence of the presiding officer.(c)  The board shall select a secretary-treasurer.  The secretary-treasurer is not required to be a director.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3502.055. Employees

Sec. 3502.055.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ all persons necessary to carry out the functions of the authority.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Authority Powers and Duties|Section 3502.101. Authority of Board

Sec. 3502.101.  AUTHORITY OF BOARD.  The board shall manage, operate, and control the authority.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Authority Powers and Duties|Section 3502.102. General Powers

Sec. 3502.102.  GENERAL POWERS.  The authority may exercise, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the power to:(1)  sue and be sued, and plead and be impleaded, in its own name;(2)  adopt an official seal;(3)  adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs;(4)  acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its revenue, income, receipts, and money from every source;(5)  select its depository;(6)  acquire, hold, own, lease, rent, or dispose of any property or interest in property, including rights or easements, in performing duties and exercising powers under this chapter by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, condemnation, sale, lease, or otherwise and to hold, manage, operate, or improve the property;(7)  sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of any property or interest in property, and release or relinquish any right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement, or demand however acquired;(8)  notwithstanding any other law, perform an activity authorized by Subdivision (7) by public or private sale, with or without public bidding;(9)  lease or rent any lands within the property and buildings, structures, or facilities located on the property from or to any person to carry out the purposes of this chapter;(10)  request and accept any appropriation, grant, allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, labor, material, or gift from any source, including the federal government, this state, a public agency, or a political subdivision;(11)  maintain an office and appoint and determine the duties, tenure, qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents, and professional advisors and counselors, including financial consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and financing experts, as the board considers necessary or advisable;(12)  borrow money;(13)  establish, impose, and collect rents, rates, fees, and charges for its facilities and services;(14)  acquire land or any interest in land within the boundaries of the authority by condemnation in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, subject to the approval of each municipality in the authority;  and(15)  exercise the powers in Chapters 373 and 380, Local Government Code, granted to a municipality for the development of housing and expansion of economic development and commercial activity.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Authority Powers and Duties|Section 3502.103. Receipt of Property

Sec. 3502.103.  RECEIPT OF PROPERTY.  The authority shall accept title, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, from the United States to all or any portion of the real property situated:(1)  within the boundaries of the authority, together with any improvements located on the property and personal property related to the property, commonly referred to as:(A)  Parcel A--18 Hole Golf Course;(B)  Parcel B--Wherry Housing Area;(C)  Parcel C--Kings Branch Housing Area;(D)  Parcel D--Stables Area and Vacant Land;(E)  Parcel E--5 acres;(F)  Parcel F--18 acres;  and(G)  Parcel H--Firing Range;  and(2)  outside the boundaries of the authority within an unincorporated area in Tarrant County, together with any improvements located on the property and personal property related to the property, commonly referred to as Parcel G--Weapons Storage Area.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Authority Powers and Duties|Section 3502.104. Use of Property

Sec. 3502.104.  USE OF PROPERTY.  (a)  The authority shall use the property described by Section 3502.103 and all assistance available for the property from the United States and all other sources to replace and enhance the economic benefits generated for the property by Carswell Air Force Base with diversified activity, including planned land uses to foster:(1)  creation of new jobs;(2)  economic development;(3)  industry;(4)  commerce;(5)  manufacturing;(6)  housing;(7)  recreation;  and(8)  the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, improvements, and infrastructures on the property.(b)  The governing body of Fort Worth must consent in writing before any use or development of land within the property commonly referred to as Parcel G may be undertaken.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter C. Authority Powers and Duties|Section 3502.105. Awarding of Contracts

Sec. 3502.105.  AWARDING OF CONTRACTS.  (a)  The board may adopt rules governing the receiving of bids and the awarding of contracts.(b)  A contract in the amount of more than $15,000 for the construction of improvements or the purchase of material, machinery, equipment, supplies, or any other property, other than real property, may only be awarded on competitive bids received by the authority.(c)  Notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the authority not later than the 16th day before the date set for receiving bids for a contract described by Subsection (b).(d)  This section does not apply to:(1)  personal or professional services;  or(2)  the acquisition or sale of the property.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 3502.151. Legislative Intent

Sec. 3502.151.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  The legislature intends that the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of the property described by Section 3502.103.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3502.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3502 - Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority|Subchapter D. Dissolution|Section 3502.152. Power to Dissolve

Sec. 3502.152.  POWER TO DISSOLVE.  (a)  The board may dissolve the authority if:(1)  each municipality in the authority approves the dissolution;  and(2)  all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired.(b)  Any assets of the authority remaining after all debts or obligations have been satisfied shall be conveyed or transferred to the municipalities in the authority as approved by the board.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3503.001. Definitions

Sec. 3503.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Authority" means the TexAmericas Center.(2)  "Board" means the authority's board of directors.(3)  "Property" means land, improvements, and personal property described in Section 3503.004.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 49 (S.B. 410), Sec. 2, eff. May 12, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3503.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle B - Defense Base Development|Chapter 3503 - Texamericas Center|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3503.002. Nature of Authority

Sec. 3503.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  The authority is a governmental agency and a political subdivision of this state.(b)  The operations of the authority are considered to be essential governmental functions and are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2007.|