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TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3975.0204. Disqualification of Directors

Sec. 3975.0204.  DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.  Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to the members of the board.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3975.0301.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0302. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3975.0302.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district, using any money available to the district for the purpose, may 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.(b)  The district may contract with a governmental or private entity to carry out an action under Subsection (a).(c)  The implementation of a district project or service is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0303. Recreational Facilities

Sec. 3975.0303.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  The district may develop or finance recreational facilities as authorized by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and any other law that applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0304. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 3975.0304.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may own, operate, maintain, design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for ownership, operation, and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0305. Conveyance and Approval of Road Project

Sec. 3975.0305.  CONVEYANCE AND APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may convey a road project authorized by Section 3975.0304 to:(1)  a municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road if the municipality or county has approved the plans and specifications of the road project; or(2)  the state if the state will operate and maintain the road and the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district shall operate and maintain a road project authorized by Section 3975.0304 that the district implements and does not convey to a municipality, a county, or this state under Subsection (a).(c)  The district may agree in writing with a municipality, a county, or this state to assign operation and maintenance duties to the district, the municipality, the county, or this state in a manner other than the manner described in Subsections (a) and (b).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0306. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3975.0306.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.(b)  The nonprofit corporation:(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0307. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3975.0307.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  Section 49.216, Water Code, applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0308. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3975.0308.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0309. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3975.0309.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and(2)  provide district personnel and services.(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0310. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3975.0310.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0311. Regional Participation Agreement

Sec. 3975.0311.  REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written regional participation agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0754, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0312. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3975.0312.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.(c)  The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0313 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0313. Adding or Excluding Land

Sec. 3975.0313.  ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.  (a)  The district may add land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(c)  The district may include and exclude land as provided by Sections 54.739-54.747, Water Code.  A reference in those sections to a "tax" means an ad valorem tax for the purposes of this subsection.(d)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election held under Section 3975.0602 and subsequently includes new territory in the district under this section, the district:(1)  is not required to hold another election to approve the imposition of the sales and use tax in the included territory; and(2)  shall impose the sales and use tax in the included territory as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code.(e)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election held under Section 3975.0602 and subsequently excludes territory in the district under this section, the sales and use tax is inapplicable to the excluded territory, as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code, but is applicable to the territory remaining in the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0314 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0314. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3975.0314.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0315 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0315. Audit Exemption

Sec. 3975.0315.  AUDIT EXEMPTION.  (a)  The district may elect to complete an annual financial report in lieu of an annual audit under Section 375.096(a)(6), Local Government Code, if:(1)  the district had no bonds or other long-term (more than one year) liabilities outstanding during the fiscal period;(2)  the district did not have gross receipts from operations, loans, taxes, assessments, or contributions in excess of $250,000 during the fiscal period; and(3)  the district's cash and temporary investments were not in excess of $250,000 during the fiscal period.(b)  Each annual financial report prepared in accordance with this section must be open to public inspection and accompanied by an affidavit signed by a duly authorized representative of the district attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the financial report.(c)  The annual financial report and affidavit shall be substantially similar in form to the annual financial report and affidavit forms prescribed by the executive director of the commission under Section 49.198, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0316 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3975.0316. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3975.0316.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter D. Assessments|Section 3975.0401. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3975.0401.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter D. Assessments|Section 3975.0402. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3975.0402.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of notice.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter D. Assessments|Section 3975.0403. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3975.0403.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3975.0501. Tax Election Required

Sec. 3975.0501.  TAX ELECTION REQUIRED.  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, or, if applicable, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3975.0502. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3975.0502.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3975.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:(1)  maintain and operate the district;(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or(3)  provide a service.(b)  The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3975.0503. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3975.0503.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.(b)  The district, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, 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, or other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3975.0504. Bonds Secured by Revenue or Contract Payments

Sec. 3975.0504.  BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.  The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes, including contract revenues; or(2)  contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3975.0505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3975 - Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3975.0505. Bonds Secured by Ad Valorem Taxes; Elections

Sec. 3975.0505.  BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES; ELECTIONS.  (a)  If authorized at an election under Section 3975.0501, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(b)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(c)  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.(d)  All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 4662), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|