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TX Loc Govt Code § 383.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 383.004. Definitions

Sec. 383.004.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Bonds" includes notes and other obligations.(3)  "Commissioners court" means the governing body of the county.(4)  "Cost" has the meaning assigned by Section 501.152.(5)  "County" means the county in which the district is located.(6)  "Director" means a member of the board.(7)  "District" means a county development district created under this chapter.(8)  "Project" has the meaning assigned by Sections 505.151-505.156.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.604 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.27, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 383.005. Governmental Agency; Tort Claims

Sec. 383.005.  GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY;  TORT CLAIMS.  A district is a governmental agency, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the state.  Section 375.004 applies to a district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.627(b) and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.021. Counties Authorized to Create Districts

Sec. 383.021.  COUNTIES AUTHORIZED TO CREATE DISTRICTS.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 400,000 or less, on petition of the owners of land in a proposed district, may commence the creation of a county development district.(b)  The creation of the district is subject to a confirmation election held as provided by this chapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.605 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.022. Petition of Landowners

Sec. 383.022.  PETITION OF LANDOWNERS.  To create a district, a petition requesting creation must be filed with the commissioners court of the county in which all of the land in the proposed district is located.  The petition must be accompanied by a sworn statement indicating consent to creation signed by the holders of fee simple title of all of the land in the proposed district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.6055 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.023. Contents of Petition

Sec. 383.023.  CONTENTS OF PETITION.  The petition must:(1)  describe the boundaries of the proposed district by metes and bounds or by lot and block number, if there is a recorded map or plat and survey of the area;(2)  include a name for the proposed district, which must include the name of the county followed by the words "Development District No.______";(3)  include the names of five persons who are willing and qualified to serve as temporary directors of the proposed district;(4)  state the general nature of the work proposed to be done and the cost of the project as then estimated by the petitioners;  and(5)  state the necessity and feasibility of the proposed district and whether the district will serve the public purpose of attracting visitors and tourists to the county.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.606 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.024. Commission Hearing; Contents of Notice

Sec. 383.024.  COMMISSION HEARING;  CONTENTS OF NOTICE.  Before the 61st day after the date a petition is received, the commissioners court shall set a date, time, and place at which the petition shall be heard and shall issue notice of the date, time, place, and subject matter of the hearing.  The notice shall inform all persons of their right to appear and present evidence and testify for or against the creation of the district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.607 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.025. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 383.025.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  Before the 30th day before the date set for the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the developer who signed the petition and the landowners of all the land in the district and shall be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the county in which the proposed district is located.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.608 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.026. Hearing

Sec. 383.026.  HEARING.  At the hearing, the commissioners court shall examine the petition to ascertain its sufficiency, and any interested person may appear before the commissioners court to offer testimony on the sufficiency of the petition and whether the district should be created.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.609 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.027. Granting or Refusing Petition

Sec. 383.027.  GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION.  (a)  After the hearing, if the commissioners court finds that the petition conforms to the requirements of Section 383.022 and that the creation of the district and the proposed project is feasible and necessary and would serve the public purpose of attracting visitors or tourists to the county, the commissioners court may make that finding and enter an order creating the district.(b)  The order creating the district may specify the cost to the county of publishing notice and conducting hearings for the creation of the district together with the cost of conducting the confirmation and sales and use tax election.  The county may require the petitioner to pay to the county the amounts specified in the order creating the district at the time the order becomes final.(c)  If the commissioners court finds that the petition does not conform to the requirements of Section 383.022 or that the creation of the district and the proposed project is not feasible and necessary and would not serve the purpose of attracting visitors and tourists to the county, the commissioners court shall make that finding in an order and deny the petition.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.610 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.110, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.028. Temporary Directors; Vacancy in Office

Sec. 383.028.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS;  VACANCY IN OFFICE.  (a)  If the commissioners court grants the petition, it shall appoint to serve as temporary directors of the district five persons who are qualified under this chapter to serve as directors.(b)  A vacancy in the office of temporary director shall be filled by appointment by the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.611 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.029. Qualification of Temporary Directors; Organization

Sec. 383.029.  QUALIFICATION OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS;  ORGANIZATION.  (a)  Each temporary director shall execute a bond in accordance with Section 383.046 and shall take an oath of office.(b)  The board shall meet and organize.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.612 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.030. Confirmation and Sales and Use Tax Election

Sec. 383.030.  CONFIRMATION AND SALES AND USE TAX ELECTION.  The temporary board of directors shall conduct an election in the district to confirm the creation of the district and authorize a sales and use tax in conformity with this chapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.613 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.031. Election Order

Sec. 383.031.  ELECTION ORDER.  An order calling an election under Section 383.030 must state:(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;(2)  the date of the election;(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open;(4)  the location of the polling places;  and(5)  the proposed rate of the sales and use tax for the district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.614 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.032. Notice

Sec. 383.032.  NOTICE.  The temporary directors shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the election order once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper with general circulation in the county in which the proposed district is located.  The first publication must appear before the 14th day before the date set for the election.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.615 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.033. Conduct of Election

Sec. 383.033.  CONDUCT OF ELECTION.  (a)  The election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code, to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter.(b)  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The creation of ____________ County Development District No. _____ and the adoption of a proposed local sales and use tax rate of _____ (the rate specified in the election order) to be used for the promotion and development of tourism."|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.616 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District; Temporary Board|Section 383.034. Results of Election

Sec. 383.034.  RESULTS OF ELECTION.  (a)  After the election, the presiding judge shall make returns of the result to the temporary board of directors.  The temporary board of directors shall canvass the returns and declare the results.(b)  If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the creation of the district and the adoption of the sales and use tax, the temporary board shall declare that the district is created and shall declare the amount of the local sales and use tax adopted and enter the result in its minutes.  If a majority of the votes cast in the election are against the creation of the district and the adoption of the sales and use tax, the temporary board shall declare that the proposition to create the district was defeated and enter the result in its minutes.(c)  A certified copy of the minute order declaring that the district is created and the local sales and use tax adopted and including the rate of the sales and use tax, or declaring that the proposition to create the district was defeated, shall be sent to the commissioners court, the comptroller, and any taxing entity by certified or registered mail.  The order shall also show the date of the election, the proposition on which the vote was held, the total number of votes cast for or against the proposition, and the number of votes by which the proposition was approved.(d)  In the event 10 or fewer votes are cast in the confirmation and sales and use tax election, within 90 days following the entry of the order canvassing the election the proceedings of the election, including voter affidavits as to residency and qualification to vote, shall be submitted to the attorney general.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.617 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1199, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.041. Board of Directors; Terms

Sec. 383.041.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS;  TERMS.  (a)  A district is governed by a board of five directors appointed by the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located.  The temporary directors appointed under Section 383.028 shall become permanent directors of the district, if the creation of the district is confirmed at the confirmation election.(b)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years with two or three members' terms expiring September 1 of every other year.  Following confirmation of the district at the election, the temporary directors shall draw lots to determine:(1)  the two directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the second year following creation of the district;  and(2)  the three directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the fourth year following creation of the district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.618 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.042. Qualifications of Director

Sec. 383.042.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR.  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 21 years of age, a resident citizen of this state, and a qualified voter of the county in which the district is located.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.619 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.043. Persons Disqualified to Serve

Sec. 383.043.  PERSONS DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE.  Section 50.026, Water Code, applies to a director of a district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.620 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.044 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.044. Removal of Director

Sec. 383.044.  REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR.  The commissioners court, after notice and hearing, may remove a director for misconduct or failure to carry out the director's duties if petitioned by a majority of the remaining directors.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.622 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.045. Board Vacancy

Sec. 383.045.  BOARD VACANCY.  A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled by appointment of the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.621 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.046. Director's Compensation; Bond and Oath of Office

Sec. 383.046.  DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION;  BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE.  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for service on the board.  Sections 375.067, 375.069, and 375.070 apply to a director.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.626 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.047. Officers

Sec. 383.047.  OFFICERS.  After each appointment of directors by the commissioners court, and after the directors have qualified by taking the proper oath, the directors shall organize by electing a president, a vice president, a secretary, and any other officer the board considers necessary.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.623 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.048 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.048. Quorum; Officers' Duties

Sec. 383.048.  QUORUM;  OFFICERS' DUTIES.  (a)  Three directors constitute a quorum and a concurrence of three is sufficient in any matter relating to the business of the district.(b)  The president presides at all board meetings and is the chief executive officer of the district.  The vice president acts as president if the president is absent or disabled.(c)  The secretary acts as president if both the president and vice president are absent or disabled.  The secretary acts as secretary of the board and is responsible for seeing that all records and books of the district are properly kept.(d)  The board may appoint another director, the general manager, or an employee as assistant or deputy secretary to assist the secretary.  The assistant or deputy secretary may certify the authenticity of any record of the district, including a proceeding relating to a bond, contract, or indebtedness of the district.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 995, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Tax Code Sec. 312.624 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 383.049 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 383 - County Development Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions; Board of Directors|Section 383.049. Bylaws

Sec. 383.049.  BYLAWS.  The board may adopt bylaws to govern:(1)  the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings;(2)  the powers, duties, and other responsibilities of the board's officers and employees;(3)  the disbursement of money by a check, draft, or warrant;(4)  the appointment and authority of director committees;(5)  the keeping of accounts and other records;  and(6)  any other matter the board considers appropriate.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|