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TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter D. Public Transit System and Parking Facilities|Section 3818.152. Parking Facilities Authorized; Operation by Private Entity; Tax Exemption

Sec. 3818.152.  PARKING FACILITIES AUTHORIZED; OPERATION BY PRIVATE ENTITY; TAX EXEMPTION.  (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:(1)  lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets; and(2)  equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in parking vehicles.(b)  A parking facility of the district must be leased to or operated for the district by an entity other than the district.(c)  The district's parking facilities serve a public purpose under Section 3818.003 and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.(d)  The district's public parking facilities and any lease to a private entity are exempt from the payment of ad valorem taxes and state and local sales and use taxes.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter D. Public Transit System and Parking Facilities|Section 3818.153. Rules for Transit or Parking System

Sec. 3818.153.  RULES FOR TRANSIT OR PARKING SYSTEM.  (a)  The district may adopt rules covering its public transit system and its public parking system.(b)  Rules adopted under this section that relate to or affect the use of the public right-of-way or a requirement for off-street parking are subject to all applicable municipal charter, code, and ordinance requirements.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter D. Public Transit System and Parking Facilities|Section 3818.154. Paying Cost of Public Transit System or Parking Facilities

Sec. 3818.154.  PAYING COST OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM OR PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may use any of its resources, including revenue, assessments, taxes, and grant or contract proceeds, to pay the cost of acquiring or operating a public transit system or a system of public parking facilities.(b)  The district may:(1)  set, charge, impose, and collect fees, charges, or tolls for the use of the public transit system or the public parking facilities; and(2)  issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of these facilities.(c)  If the district pays for or finances the cost of acquiring and operating a public transit system or a system of public parking facilities with resources other than assessments, a petition of property owners or public hearing is not required, just as a petition of property owners and public hearing on the petition are not required for the provision of all other district services and improvements that are not paid for or financed with assessments.  Notwithstanding this subsection, a petition is required as provided by Section 3818.151 before the district may construct transit improvements.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter D. Public Transit System and Parking Facilities|Section 3818.155. Payment Instead of Taxes to Other Taxing Units

Sec. 3818.155.  PAYMENT INSTEAD OF TAXES TO OTHER TAXING UNITS.  If the district's acquisition of property for a parking facility that is leased to or operated by a private entity results in removing from a taxing unit's tax rolls real property otherwise subject to ad valorem taxation, the district shall pay to the taxing unit in which the property is located, on or before January 1 of each year, as a payment instead of taxes, an amount equal to the ad valorem taxes that otherwise would have been imposed for the preceding tax year on that real property by the taxing unit, without including the value of any improvements constructed on the property.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.201. Notice and Hearing Required

Sec. 3818.201.  NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIRED.  The board may finance a service or improvement project under this chapter with assessments after:(1)  notice of a hearing has been given as required by Section 3818.202; and(2)  the board holds a public hearing on the advisability of the service or improvement and the proposed assessments.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.202. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 3818.202.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, notice of a hearing on financing improvement projects or services shall be given as provided by Section 375.115, Local Government Code.(b)  The final publication must be made:(1)  not later than the 15th day before the date of the hearing; and(2)  in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.(c)  Written notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, must be made not later than the 15th day before the date of the hearing.(d)  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.203. Hearing Procedure

Sec. 3818.203.  HEARING PROCEDURE.  (a)  The board may appoint a director, a district employee, or any other person as hearings examiner to conduct hearings required by the board.(b)  A hearing under this subchapter shall be conducted in the manner provided for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.204. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvement Projects

Sec. 3818.204.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project under this chapter with assessments unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.(b)  The petition must be signed by:(1)  the owners of 50 percent of the assessed value of the property in the district subject to assessment based on the most recent certified county tax appraisal roll; or(2)  the owners of 50 percent or more of the surface area of the district subject to assessment, excluding roads, streets, highways, and utility rights-of-way, based on the most recent certified county tax appraisal roll.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 8, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.205. Authority to Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, and Impact Fees

Sec. 3818.205.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND IMPACT FEES.  (a)  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee in accordance with Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement or service for a project or activity the district may acquire, construct, improve, or provide under this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889, Sec. 11(4), eff. June 19, 2009.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 9, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 11(4), eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.206. Utility Property Exempt From Assessments and Impact Fees

Sec. 3818.206.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACT FEES.  The district may not impose an assessment or impact fee on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of:(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or(4)  a cable system as defined by Section 602, Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Section 522), as amended.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.207. Bonds; Approval by City of Houston

Sec. 3818.207.  BONDS; APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the director of public works of the City of Houston for the issuance of bonds for any improvement project.(b)  If the district obtains approval from the governing body of the City of Houston of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed five years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the City of Houston.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.209. Assessments and Bond Limit

Sec. 3818.209.  ASSESSMENTS AND BOND LIMIT.  The board may not issue bonds or impose assessments that exceed 10 percent of the assessed value of the property in the district based on the most recent certified county tax appraisal roll.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.210. Appeal of Assessment

Sec. 3818.210.  APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT.  A property owner may appeal the board's decision on an assessment to a district court that has jurisdiction in the district by filing notice of the appeal with the court not later than the 30th day after the date of the board's final decision.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.211. Payment by Exempt Jurisdictions

Sec. 3818.211.  PAYMENT BY EXEMPT JURISDICTIONS.  Payment of assessments by exempt jurisdictions, if any, shall be established by contract.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.212 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.212. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3818.212.  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 the district's money.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.213. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3818.213.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.214 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.214. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3818.214.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3818.217, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with 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 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.215 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.215. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds

Sec. 3818.215.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms and conditions as 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 by competitive bid or negotiated sale 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.216 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.216. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3818.216.  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 the 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. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.217 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.217. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3818.217.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(c)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(d)  All or part of any facilities or improvements that the district may acquire by the issuance of district bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.218 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.218. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3818.218.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.  Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3818.219 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3818 - Harris County Improvement District No. 1|Subchapter E. Financial Provisions|Section 3818.219. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3818.219.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3819.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3819 - Baybrook Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3819.001. Definitions

Sec. 3819.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "District" means the Baybrook Management District. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3819.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3819 - Baybrook Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3819.002. Baybrook Management District

Sec. 3819.002.  BAYBROOK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.  The Baybrook Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3819.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3819 - Baybrook Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3819.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3819.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (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 of Houston, Harris County, 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 area of the district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided, as of June 20, 2003, to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.|