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TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.155. Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 3891.155.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.  Revenue from the tax may be used for any district purpose for which ad valorem tax revenue is used.(b)  The district may not impose a sales and use tax if as a result of the imposition of the tax the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed the amount allowable by law at any location in the district.(c)  If the voters of the district approve the adoption of the tax at an election held on the same election date on which another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed the amount allowable by law at any location in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter has no effect.(d)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 321, Tax Code, applies to the imposition, computation, administration, enforcement, and collection of the sales and use tax imposed by this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.156. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3891.156.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of an ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.157. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 3891.157.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations incurred to finance a road project may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.1571 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.1571. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 3891.1571.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4731), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.158. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3891.158.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxes.(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.159. Powers of Municipal Utility District to Establish Defined Areas and Designated Property; Taxes; Bonds

Sec. 3891.159.  POWERS OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS AND DESIGNATED PROPERTY; TAXES; BONDS.  (a)  The district has the powers of a municipal utility district under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, including the power to:(1)  implement a plan;(2)  issue bonds; and(3)  impose a tax in a defined area established under that subchapter.(b)  The district may exercise the powers described by Subsection (a) regardless of whether the district is composed of the minimum number of acres provided by Section 54.801, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.001. Definitions

Sec. 3892.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 21.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.002. Harris County Improvement District No

Sec. 3892.002.  HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 21.  The Harris County Improvement District No. 21 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3892.003.  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 Harris County, the City of Houston, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris 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 area of the district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter to the area in the district or to release the county or the city from the obligations of each entity to provide services to that area.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3892.004.  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)  Each improvement project or service authorized by this chapter is essential to carry out a public purpose.(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, 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 area as a community and business center;(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing public art and pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic and aesthetic beauty;(4)  promote and benefit commercial development and commercial areas in the district; and(5)  promote and develop public transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems using new and alternative means that are attractive, safe, and convenient, including securing expanded and improved transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems, to:(A)  address the problem of traffic congestion in the district, the need to control traffic and improve pedestrian safety, and the limited availability of money; and(B)  benefit the land and other property in the district and the residents, employers, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district and the public.(f)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.005. District Territory

Sec. 3892.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Section 3892.251;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, and validity;(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  the district's right to impose and collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.(c)  A description of the district's boundaries shall be filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  The commission by order may correct a mistake in the description of the district's boundaries.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3892.006. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3892.006.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.051. Board of Directors; Terms

Sec. 3892.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of 10 voting directors appointed by a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, of the City of Houston.  Voting directors serve staggered terms of four years with five directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  The board by order or resolution may increase or decrease the number of voting directors on the board, but only if a majority of the voting directors finds that it is in the best interest of the district to do so.  The board may not:(1)  increase the number of voting directors to more than 15; or(2)  decrease the number of voting directors to fewer than five.(c)  Sections 49.053, 49.054, 49.056, 49.057, 49.058, and 49.060, Water Code, apply to the board.(d)  Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the board to the extent that subchapter does not conflict with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.052. Appointment of Directors on Increase in Board Size

Sec. 3892.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS ON INCREASE IN BOARD SIZE.  If the board increases the number of directors under Section 3892.051, the board shall appoint eligible persons to fill the new director positions and shall provide for the staggering of terms of the new directors.  On expiration of the term of a director appointed under this section, a succeeding director shall be appointed and qualified as provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board.  A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoint that person.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3892.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  (a)  The following persons shall serve as nonvoting directors:(1)  the directors of the following departments of the City of Houston or a person designated by that director:(A)  parks and recreation;(B)  planning and development; and(C)  public works; and(2)  the City of Houston's chief of police.(b)  If a department described by Subsection (a) is consolidated, renamed, or changed, the board may appoint a director of the consolidated, renamed, or changed department as a nonvoting director.  If a department described by Subsection (a) is abolished, the board may appoint a representative of another department that performs duties comparable to the duties performed by the abolished department.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.054. Quorum

Sec. 3892.054.  QUORUM.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), six voting directors constitute a quorum of the board.(b)  If the board is composed of an odd number of directors, a majority of the voting directors constitutes a quorum.(c)  Nonvoting directors and vacant director positions are not counted for the purposes of establishing a quorum of the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.055. Conflicts of Interest; One-Time Affidavit

Sec. 3892.055.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; ONE-TIME AFFIDAVIT.  (a)  Except as provided by this section:(1)  a voting director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and(2)  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest for directors.(b)  Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.  A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file a one-time affidavit declaring the interest.  An additional affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes.  After the affidavit is filed with the board secretary, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:(1)  a majority of the directors have a similar interest in the same entity; or(2)  all other similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.(c)  A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in the discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that public entity.(d)  For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3892.056. Compensation of Voting Directors

Sec. 3892.056.  COMPENSATION OF VOTING DIRECTORS.  Voting directors may receive fees of office and reimbursement of expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3892.101. District Powers

Sec. 3892.101.  DISTRICT POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers given to:(1)  a district created under Chapter 375, Local Government Code;(2)  a district by Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code;(3)  a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain the projects described by that chapter; and(4)  a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code, to provide housing or residential development projects in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3892.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3892.102.  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 for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under 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, for the same term as, and on the same conditions as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3892.103. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3892.103.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3892.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3892 - Harris County Improvement District No. 21|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3892.104. Elections

Sec. 3892.104.  ELECTIONS.  (a)  District elections must be held in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  The board may submit multiple purposes in a single proposition at an election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 4828), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|