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TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3897.304. Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money

Sec. 3897.304.  USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY.  If the district has maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3897.305. Tax Abatement

Sec. 3897.305.  TAX ABATEMENT.  The district may enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to a tax abatement agreement by a municipality.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3897.306. Bonds and Other Obligations; Municipal Approval

Sec. 3897.306.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)  The district by competitive bid or negotiated sale may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, future bond proceeds, or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, including a bond anticipation note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or any other type of obligation.(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable, wholly or partly, by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from system or improvement revenue or from any other source, including future bond proceeds.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3897.307. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3897.307.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3897.351. Dissolution by Municipal Ordinance

Sec. 3897.351.  DISSOLUTION BY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.  The largest municipality in which the district is located may dissolve the district by ordinance.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3897.352. Limitation on Dissolution

Sec. 3897.352.  LIMITATION ON DISSOLUTION.  The municipality may not dissolve the district until:(1)  the district's outstanding bonds have been repaid or defeased;(2)  the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged; and(3)  each agreement under Section 3897.251 has been executed and the district's performance under the agreement has been fulfilled, including any right or obligation the district has to reimburse a developer or owner for the costs of improvement projects.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3897.353. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3897.353.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.  (a)  If the dissolved district has obligations, other than bonds, outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the municipality in which the project that generated the revenue is located shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.(b)  The municipality shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:(1)  the obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the municipality to refund the outstanding obligations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3897.354. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3897.354.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  After the municipality dissolves the district, the municipality assumes the obligations of the district, including any debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.(b)  If the municipality dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the municipality in which the property is located, or if the property is not located in a municipality, to the county in which the property is located.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.001. Definitions

Sec. 3898.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Houston.(3)  "County" means Fort Bend County.(4)  "Director" means a board member.(5)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3898.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3898.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3898.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment;(3)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and(4)  providing quality residential housing.(d)  The district will:(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential community and business center; and(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping, removing graffiti from, 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.005. District Territory

Sec. 3898.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3898.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  (a)  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code;(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.(b)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.  A project may not receive public funds under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, unless the project has been approved by the governing body of the city.(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3898.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3898.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3898.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3898.051.  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 June 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.052. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City

Sec. 3898.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be:(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;(2)  an owner of property in the district;(3)  an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district;(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4); or(6)  an initial director under Section 3898.062.(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3898.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3898.054.  VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3898.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  A director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.(b)  A director shall file a copy of the director's oath or affirmation with the secretary of the city.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.056. Quorum

Sec. 3898.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.057. Officers

Sec. 3898.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.  The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3898.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.059. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3898.059.  LIABILITY INSURANCE.  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.060. No Executive Committee

Sec. 3898.060.  NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3898.061. Board Meetings

Sec. 3898.061.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3898.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3898.101.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3898.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3898 - Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3898.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3898.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 605), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|