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TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.159. Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 3850.159.  AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3850.162, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district 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.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.160. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3850.160.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.(b)  The district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.161. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3850.161.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:(1)  the board shall impose 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; and(2)  the district annually shall impose the continuing direct ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.162. Tax and Bond Elections

Sec. 3850.162.  TAX AND BOND ELECTIONS.  (a)  The district shall hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes an ad valorem tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.  The proposition for an election approving an ad valorem tax must specify the maximum tax rate authorized.(b)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.163. City of Houston Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3850.163.  CITY OF HOUSTON NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Houston is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.164. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3850.164.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies to the district only for a contract that has a value greater than $25,000.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.165 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 3850.165. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3850.165.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3850.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3850 - Greater Sharpstown Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3850.201. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3850.201.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.  (a)  The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt.  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(b)  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its debts.  The dissolution is effective when all debts have been discharged.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 771 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.001. Definitions

Sec. 3851.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "City" means the city of McLendon-Chisholm.(3)  "District" means the Triple Creek Municipal Management District.(4)  "Improvement project" means a program or project authorized by Section 3851.102, inside or outside the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3851.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Triple Creek Municipal Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3851.003.  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 Section 375.001, Local Government Code, and Section 54.012, Water Code.  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)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the City or Rockwall or Kaufman 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 the city and county services provided in the area in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3851.004.  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 accomplish the purposes stated in Section 375.001, Local Government Code, and Section 54.012, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.005. District Territory

Sec. 3851.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3851.106.(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, tax, or any other revenue; or(4)  the legality or operation of the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3851.006. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3851.006.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3851.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3851.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring November 30 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3851.052. Election Date

Sec. 3851.052.  ELECTION DATE.  The board shall hold elections for directors on the uniform election date in November in even-numbered years.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3851.053. Eligibility

Sec. 3851.053.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and:(1)  reside in the district and be qualified to vote;(2)  own real property in the district; or(3)  have served as an initial director.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3851.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3851.054.  VACANCY.  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3851.053.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3851.055. District Confirmation Election

Sec. 3851.055.  DISTRICT CONFIRMATION ELECTION.  (a)  As soon as practicable after all initial directors have qualified for office, the board shall hold an organizational meeting and call a confirmation election to be held not later than the second uniform election date occurring after the date of the organizational meeting.(b)  The board shall hold the confirmation election to confirm the establishment of the district in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code, not later than the second uniform election date after:(1)  the governing body of the city, by resolution, consents to the holding of the election; and(2)  the district and the city agree on the development plans and rules for the district.(c)  Before the district is confirmed at an election, the district may carry on business as the board may determine except that the district may not borrow money or impose or assess a tax or an assessment.(d)  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held before September 1, 2010:(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2010, except that the district shall:(A)  pay any debts incurred;(B)  transfer to the city any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3851.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by:(1)  the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code;(2)  the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code;(3)  Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, in the same manner as a municipality or a county; and(4)  Chapters 375 and 505, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.044, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.102. Improvement Projects

Sec. 3851.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to district projects authorized under Section 3851.101.(b)  An improvement project must comply with any applicable city codes and ordinances.(c)  The district may not provide, conduct, or authorize any improvement project on the city streets, highways, rights-of-way, or easements without the consent of the governing body of the city.(d)  Subject to the agreement required by Section 3851.055(b)(2), the city may:(1)  require that title to all or any portion of an improvement project vest in the city; or(2)  by ordinance or other directive authorize the district to own, encumber, maintain, and operate an improvement project, subject to the right of the city to order a conveyance of the project to the city on a date determined by the city.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.103. General Powers Regarding Contracts

Sec. 3851.103.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may:(1)  contract with a state agency, municipality, county, other political subdivision, corporation, individual, or other entity to carry out the purposes of the district, including a contract for:(A)  the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost; or(B)  the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project; and(2)  apply for and contract with a state agency, municipality, county, other political subdivision, corporation, individual, or other entity to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.(b)  A contract payable from ad valorem taxes for a period longer than one year must be approved by the governing body of the city.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.104. Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 3851.104.  RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The district may adopt and enforce rules:(1)  to administer or operate the district;(2)  for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's properties and facilities; or(3)  to provide for public safety and security in the district.(b)  The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.105. Name Change

Sec. 3851.105.  NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to the city.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3851.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3851 - Triple Creek Municipal Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3851.106. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3851.106.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that:(1)  the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:(A)  the governing body of the city; and(B)  the owners of the territory being added or removed;(2)  a reference to a tax in Subchapter J, Chapter 49, or Section 54.016, Water Code, means an ad valorem tax; and(3)  territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes on the territory are outstanding.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 794 (H.B. 4085), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|