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TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3936.159. Costs for Improvement Projects

Sec. 3936.159.  COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  The district may undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or a county, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:(1)  for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in or adjacent to the district; or(2)  that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3936.160. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3936.160.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3936.161. Powers of Municipal Utility District to Establish Defined Areas and Designated Property; Taxes; Bonds

Sec. 3936.161.  POWERS OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS AND DESIGNATED PROPERTY; TAXES; BONDS.  The district has the powers of a municipal utility district under Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, including the power to:(1)  implement a plan;(2)  issue bonds; and(3)  impose a tax in a defined area established under that subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.201. Tax Abatement

Sec. 3936.201.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.202. Property Tax Authorized

Sec. 3936.202.  PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The district may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district to:(1)  pay for an improvement project of the types authorized by Section 52(b), Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 54, Water Code; or(2)  secure the payment of bonds issued for a purpose described by Subdivision (1).(b)  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter unless the imposition is approved by the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.  The board may call an election to approve the imposition of an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project under this chapter only if the board receives a petition requesting the election signed by:(1)  more than 51 percent of the record owners of real property in the district subject to taxation; or(2)  owners representing more than 51 percent of the appraised value of real property in the district subject to taxation, as determined by the tax rolls of the appraisal district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.203. Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 3936.203.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.  Revenue from the tax may be used for any purpose for which ad valorem tax revenue of the district may be used.(b)  The district may not adopt a sales and use tax if as a result of the adoption of the tax the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district.(c)  If the voters of the district approve the adoption of the tax at an election held on the same election date on which another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter has no effect.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.204. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3936.204.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, or assessments in the manner provided by 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, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by 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 improvement revenue or from any other source.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.205. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3936.205.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3936.206. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3936.206.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due; and(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3936.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3936.251.  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. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3936.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3936.252.  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. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3936.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3936.253. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3936.253.  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)  If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.001. Definitions

Sec. 3937.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "County" means Waller County.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the East Waller County Management District.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3937.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3937.003.  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 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 county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3937.004.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.005. District Territory

Sec. 3937.005.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.006. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3937.006.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3937.007. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3937.007.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3937.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five voting 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.052. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by County

Sec. 3937.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY COUNTY.  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the county, 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);(6)  a resident of Waller County; or(7)  an initial director.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3937.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the county shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3937.054.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3937.055.  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 clerk of the county.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.056. Quorum

Sec. 3937.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.057. Officers

Sec. 3937.057.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3937.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3937.058.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|