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TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3889.003.  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 city 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)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3889.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment;(3)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and(4)  providing quality residential housing.(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 residential community and business center; and(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping, removing graffiti, and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.005. District Territory

Sec. 3889.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3889.006.  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 city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city 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 the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.  A project may not receive public funds under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, unless the project has been approved by the governing body of the city.(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3889.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3889.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3889.008.  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. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3889.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of seven directors who serve staggered terms of four years expiring June 1 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.052. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City

Sec. 3889.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be:(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;(2)  an owner of property in the district;(3)  an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district; or(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3889.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3889.054.  VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3889.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  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.(b)  A director shall file a copy of the director's oath or affirmation with the secretary of the city.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.056. Quorum

Sec. 3889.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.057. Officers

Sec. 3889.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.  The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3889.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $2,000.(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.059. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3889.059.  LIABILITY INSURANCE.  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.060. No Executive Committee

Sec. 3889.060.  NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3889.061. Board Meetings

Sec. 3889.061.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3889.101.  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. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3889.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  An improvement project described by Subsection (a) may be located:(1)  in the district; or(2)  in an area outside but adjacent to the district if the project is for the purpose of extending a public infrastructure improvement beyond the district's boundaries to a logical terminus.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3889.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3889.104.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.(b)  The nonprofit corporation:(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3889.105.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3889.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including Harris County or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3889.107.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3889.108.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and(2)  provide district personnel and services.(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers 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. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.109. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3889.109.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.(c)  The district's parking facilities are necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3889.110. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3889.110.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3889.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3889 - Gulfton Area Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3889.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3889.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1192 (H.B. 3828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|