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TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3951.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3951.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3951.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:(1)  maintain and operate the district;(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or(3)  provide a service.(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3951.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3951.203.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3951.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3951.204.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.  Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.(c)  The 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3951.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3951.205.  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 a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3951.206. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 3951.206.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.251. Meanings of Words and Phrases

Sec. 3951.251.  MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES.  A word or phrase used in this subchapter that is defined by Chapter 151 or 321, Tax Code, has the meaning assigned by Chapter 151 or 321, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.252. Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions

Sec. 3951.252.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.  (a)  The provisions of Subchapters C, D, E, and F, Chapter 323, Tax Code, relating to county sales and use taxes apply to the application, collection, and administration of a sales and use tax imposed under this subchapter to the extent consistent with this chapter, as if references in Chapter 323, Tax Code, to a county referred to the district and references to a commissioners court referred to the board.(b)  Sections 323.401-323.404 and 323.505, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.253. Authorization; Election

Sec. 3951.253.  AUTHORIZATION; ELECTION.  (a)  The district shall adopt, reduce, or repeal the sales and use tax authorized by this subchapter at an election in which a majority of the voters of the district voting in the election approve the adoption, reduction, or repeal of the tax, as applicable.(b)  The board by order shall call an election to adopt, reduce, or repeal a sales and use tax.  The election shall be held on the first authorized uniform election date that occurs after the time required by Section 3.005, Election Code.(c)  The district shall provide notice of the election and shall hold the election in the manner prescribed by Chapter 54, Water Code, for bond elections for municipal utility districts.(d)  The ballots shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the following appropriate proposition:(1)  "Adoption of a ___ percent district sales and use tax in the district";(2)  "Reduction of the district sales and use tax in the district from ___ percent to ___ percent"; or(3)  "Repeal of the district sales and use tax in the district."|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.254. Effective Date of Tax

Sec. 3951.254.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX.  A tax imposed under this subchapter or the repeal or reduction of a tax under this subchapter takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter that occurs after the date the comptroller receives the copy of the resolution as required by Section 323.405(b), Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.255. Sales and Use Tax Rate

Sec. 3951.255.  SALES AND USE TAX RATE.  (a)  On adoption of the tax authorized by this subchapter, there is imposed a tax of two percent, or the maximum rate at which the combined tax rate of all local sales and use taxes in any location in the district does not exceed two percent, on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district, and an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is in effect.(b)  The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sales price of the taxable item.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.256. Examination and Receipt of Information

Sec. 3951.256.  EXAMINATION AND RECEIPT OF INFORMATION.  The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of a sales and use tax to the same extent as if the district were a municipality.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter F. Sales and Use Tax|Section 3951.257. Alternative Method of Imposition

Sec. 3951.257.  ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF IMPOSITION.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the district may impose the sales and use tax as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 383, Local Government Code, instead of as provided by the other provisions of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter G. Defined Areas|Section 3951.301. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3951.301.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter G. Defined Areas|Section 3951.302. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3951.302.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or in the designated property only.(b)  The board may submit the issues to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter G. Defined Areas|Section 3951.303. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3951.303.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter G. Defined Areas|Section 3951.304. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3951.304.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3951.303, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter G. Defined Areas|Section 3951.305. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 3951.305.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3951.303 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3951.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3951 - Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County|Subchapter H. Dissolution of District|Section 3951.351. Dissolution

Sec. 3951.351.  DISSOLUTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board:(1)  may dissolve the district; and(2)  shall dissolve the district on receipt of a written petition requesting dissolution signed by the owners of 75 percent of the acreage of real property in the district.(b)  The board may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations have been repaid or discharged.(c)  After the board dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property and assets to the county.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 667 (S.B. 2276), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.001. Definitions

Sec. 3952.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Midlothian, Texas.(3)  "County" means Ellis County, Texas.(4)  "Development agreement and consent application" means the Development Agreement made between the city and Hawkins Midlothian Development, LLC, and the Second Amended and Restated Application for Consent to Create a Municipal Management District submitted to the city by Hawkins Midlothian Development, LLC.(5)  "Director" means a board member.(6)  "District" means the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.002. Precondition

Sec. 3952.002.  PRECONDITION.  (a)  In this section, "finance plan" means a plan that includes a general description of proposed improvement projects that will be financed by the district, an estimate of the costs for the proposed improvement projects, an estimate of the amount of the costs for the proposed improvement projects that the district will pay directly or that will be reimbursed to a developer of property in the district, and the means of financing costs related to the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of the proposed improvement projects.(b)  The district may not exercise any powers under this chapter until:(1)  the development agreement and consent application are executed and effective; and(2)  the finance plan is approved by the governing body of the city.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.003. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3952.003.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.004. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3952.004.  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)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city and county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.005. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3952.005.  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)  providing quality residential housing; and(4)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce.(d)  The district will:(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential 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.(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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3952.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;(2)  the district's right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;(3)  the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, ad valorem taxes, or any other revenue; or(4)  the legality or operation of the board.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3952.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3952 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3952.007. Applicability of Municipal Management District Law

Sec. 3952.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW.  Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 645 (H.B. 4347), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|