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TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3870.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or(2)  contract payments described by Section 3870.153.(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. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3870.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 3870.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3870.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  As provided by 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.154. Powers of County Development District

Sec. 3870.154.  POWERS OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.  The district has the powers of a county development district provided by Chapter 383, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.155. Sales and Use Tax; Election

Sec. 3870.155.  SALES AND USE TAX; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may adopt a sales and use tax as provided by Chapter 383, Local Government Code, after an election in which the majority of the voters of the district voting in the election authorize the adoption of the tax.(b)  The board by order may call an election to authorize a sales and use tax.  The election may be held with any other district election.(c)  The district shall provide notice of the election and shall hold the election in the manner prescribed by Section 3870.151.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.156. Sales and Use Tax Rate

Sec. 3870.156.  SALES AND USE TAX RATE.  (a)  On adoption of the tax authorized by Section 3870.155, there is imposed a tax on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items within 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 in the district during the period after the tax is in effect.(b)  The board shall determine the rate of the tax, which may be in one-eighth of one percent increments not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the district voters at the election.  The board may lower the tax rate to the extent it does not impair any outstanding debt or obligations payable from the tax.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3870.157. Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3870.157.  HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  (a)  In this section, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code.(b)  For purposes of this section, a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to a county is a reference to the district and a reference in Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to the county's officers or governing body is a reference to the board.(c)  Except as inconsistent with this section, Subchapter A, Chapter 352, Tax Code, governs a hotel occupancy tax authorized by this section, including the collection of the tax, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 352.002(b) and (c), Tax Code.(d)  The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax for any district purpose, including to:(1)  maintain and operate the district;(2)  construct or acquire improvements; and(3)  provide a service.(e)  The district may examine and receive information related to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes to the same extent as if the district were a county.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 3870.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3870.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 3870.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3870.202.  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 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. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3870.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3870 - Maverick Improvement District of Palo Pinto County|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 3870.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 3870.203.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (S.B. 2470), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.001. Definitions

Sec. 3871.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Dallas.(3)  "District" means the Trinity River West Municipal Management District.(4)  "Improvement project" means a project authorized by Section 3871.102:(A)  inside the boundaries of the district; and(B)  in areas outside but adjacent to the boundaries of the district if the project is for the purpose of extending public infrastructure improvements beyond the district's boundaries to a logical terminus.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3871.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3871.003.  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, the public welfare in the district, and educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3871.004.  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;(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; and(4)  provide educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.005. District Territory

Sec. 3871.005.  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 Section 3871.106.(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3871.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3871.006.  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 by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or(3)  an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, 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 by the adoption of a resolution.(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3871.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors composed of:(1)  six directors appointed by the governing body of the city; and(2)  three city employees appointed by the governing body of the city.(b)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring July 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.052. Appointment of Directors: Board Meetings

Sec. 3871.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS: BOARD MEETINGS.  (a)  Directors appointed under Section 3871.051(a)(1) must meet at least one of the qualifications prescribed by Section 3871.053.(b)  A person may not be appointed to the board if the appointment of that person would result in fewer than:(1)  four of the directors being residents of the city and meeting the qualifications prescribed by Section 3871.053(a)(2), (3), (4), or (5); and(2)  two of the directors meeting the qualifications prescribed by Section 3871.053(a)(1).(c)  The governing body of the city may remove a member of the board with or without cause at any time by a majority vote.(d)  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.  The board shall file a copy of the notice of a meeting with the city's secretary.  The city's secretary shall post the notice at Dallas City Hall.(e)  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.053. Qualifications of Directors

Sec. 3871.053.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed under Section 3871.051(a)(1), a person must be at least 18 years old and must be:(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district or a registered voter who lives within a two-mile radius of the district;(2)  an owner of property in the district;(3)  an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the district;(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the district; or(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3871.054.  VACANCY.  The governing body of the city shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3871.051(a) or 3871.053 to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3871.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.  A copy of each director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the city's secretary.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.056. Officers

Sec. 3871.056.  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 concurrently.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3871.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3871 - Trinity River West Municipal Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3871.057. Compensation; Expenses; Liability Insurance for Directors

Sec. 3871.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES; LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS.  (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)  Directors are entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.(c)  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 any and 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1067 (H.B. 4720), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|