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TX Spec Dist Code § 3953.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3953 - Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3953.205. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3953.205.  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. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3953.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3953 - Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3953.206. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3953.206.  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. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3953.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3953 - Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3953.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3953.251.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  The city by ordinance may dissolve the district.(b)  The city may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged, or the city has affirmatively assumed the obligation to pay the outstanding debt from city revenue.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3953.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3953 - Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3953.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3953.252.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.  (a)  If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.(b)  The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:(1)  the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3953.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3953 - Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3953.253. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3953.253.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.(b)  After the district is dissolved, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 630 (H.B. 4297), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.001. Definitions

Sec. 3954.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(4)  "Director" means a board member.(5)  "District" means the Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3954.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3954.003.  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.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3954.004.  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 district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(d)  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.(e)  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.(f)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.(g)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3954.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 4 of the Act enacting this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 4 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 contract;(3)  authority to borrow money or issue bonds or other obligations described by Section 3954.201 or to pay the principal and interest of the bonds or other obligations;(4)  right to impose or collect an assessment or collect other revenue; or(5)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3954.006.  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; or(3)  an enterprise zone created 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:(1)  the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code; and(2)  any other district purpose, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds or other obligations issued by the district under Section 3954.201.(c)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city may determine the percentage of the property in the zone that may be used for residential purposes and is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.007. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 3954.007.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The initial directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.008. City Consent and Development Agreement Execution Required

Sec. 3954.008.  CITY CONSENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTION REQUIRED.  The initial directors may not hold an election under Section 3954.007 until the city has:(1)  consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district; and(2)  entered into a development agreement with the owners of the real property in the district under Section 212.172, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.009. Applicability of Municipal Management District Law

Sec. 3954.009.  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. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.010. Conflict With Regional Water District

Sec. 3954.010.  CONFLICT WITH REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT.  To the extent any authority or power granted to the district conflicts with any authority or power granted to the Tarrant Regional Water District, the authority or power granted to the Tarrant Regional Water District supersedes and controls over the authority or power granted to the district, unless the Tarrant Regional Water District consents to the exercise of the authority or power by the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3954.011. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3954.011.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3954.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3954.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.(b)  Except as provided by Section 3954.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3954.052. Initial Directors

Sec. 3954.052.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of:Pos. No.   Name of Director1         Murphy Short2         Johnny Catalano3         Reid Halverson4         Riley Standridge5         Brian Tomich(b)  Initial directors serve until the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3954.007; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 3954.007 and the terms of the initial directors have expired, successor initial directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3954.007; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal rolls for the county may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3954.053. Compensation

Sec. 3954.053.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses in the manner provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3954.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3954.101.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3954.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3954.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity for the provision, design, construction, acquisition, improvement, relocation, operation, maintenance, or financing of an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code.(b)  An improvement project may be located inside or outside the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3954.103. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3954.103.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the board may add or remove territory as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  The district may add territory as described by Subsection (a) only if the district obtains written consent from: (1)  the governing body of the city; and (2)  any public entity that owns facilities for the inter-county transportation of water in the area proposed to be annexed.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3954.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3954.104. Eminent Domain

Sec. 3954.104.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner and for the purposes provided by Section 49.222, Water Code, except that the district may not acquire by condemnation a property interest or facility owned or controlled by a public entity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|