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TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.155. Maintenance and Operation Tax; Election

Sec. 3861.155.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 3861.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:(1)  planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and(2)  paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.(b)  The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.  If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.(c)  A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election.  The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.(d)  The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate or for an unlimited rate.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.156. Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money

Sec. 3861.156.  USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY.  If the district has surplus maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.157. Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds

Sec. 3861.157.  BOND ISSUANCE PLAN REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUING BONDS.  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.158. Bonds and Other Obligations; Municipal Approval

Sec. 3861.158.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 3861.157 and 3861.161, the district may issue by competitive bid or negotiated sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372 or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, 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 A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable, wholly or partly, by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.159. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3861.159.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.160. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3861.160.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  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, without limit as to rate or amount, 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;(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; and(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.(b)  Bonds or other obligations that are secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless the bonds and the imposition of the taxes are approved by:(1)  a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose; and(2)  the governing body of the city.(c)  The district shall hold an election required by this section in the manner provided by Chapter 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3861.161. Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds

Sec. 3861.161.  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES OR BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS.  Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted interlocal project development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:(1)  the development and operation of the district; and(2)  the financing of improvement projects.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3861.201. Division of District; Requirements

Sec. 3861.201.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by ad valorem taxes, the district may be divided into two or more new districts.(b)  A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.(d)  The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on:(1)  a petition of a landowner in the district; or(2)  a motion by the board.(e)  The board may not divide the district unless the division is approved by the governing body of the city by resolution.  The resolution may set terms for the division under Subsection (f).(f)  If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall, subject to the city's resolution:(1)  set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and(2)  prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3861.202. Election for Division of District

Sec. 3861.202.  ELECTION FOR DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  After the board has complied with Section 3861.201, the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed.(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 35th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:(1)  the date and location of the election; and(2)  the proposition to be voted on.(c)  If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the division:(1)  the district is divided; and(2)  not later than the 30th day after the date of the election, the district shall provide written notice of the division to:(A)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and(B)  the city.(d)  If a majority of the votes cast are not in favor of the division, the district is not divided.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3861.203. Appointment of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 3861.203.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall:(1)  appoint the board of the original district as the board of one of the new districts; and(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts in the manner prescribed by Section 3861.052(a).(b)  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serve the remainder of the terms to which they were appointed or elected in the original district.  Notwithstanding Section 3861.053, a director appointed under Subsection (a)(1) is eligible to serve only if the director owns land inside the area described by the boundaries of the original district. Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(2) serve until May 31 of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed.(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, the appointed board shall hold an election to elect two directors and the mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint three directors in the manner prescribed by Section 3861.052(a) in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).(d)  Section 3861.0521 applies to a new district in the same manner as that section applies to the original district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 439 (H.B. 648), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3861.204. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 3861.204.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.(b)  Each new district has the same limitations or other provisions concerning the city that apply to the original district.(c)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenue or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board under Section 3861.201(f).(d)  Any other district obligation is divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 3861.205. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 3861.205.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the new districts may contract with each other for any matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.(b)  The new districts may not contract with each other for water and wastewater services.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3861.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3861.251.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  The city by ordinance may dissolve the district and any additional districts created under Subchapter E.(b)  The city may not dissolve a district until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged.(c)  The city may not dissolve a district until the agreement under Section 3861.161 has been executed and the district's performance under the agreement has been fulfilled, including any right or obligation the district has to reimburse a developer or owner for the costs of improvement projects.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3861.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3861.252.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3861.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3861 - Viridian Municipal Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3861.253. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3861.253.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3862.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3862 - Central Laredo Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3862.001. Definitions

Sec. 3862.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Laredo, Texas.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Central Laredo Municipal Management District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3862.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3862 - Central Laredo Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3862.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3862.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3862.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3862 - Central Laredo Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3862.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3862.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3862.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3862 - Central Laredo Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3862.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3862.004.  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, and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3862.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3862 - Central Laredo Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3862.005. District Territory

Sec. 3862.005.  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 the bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (S.B. 1601), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|