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TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3880.213. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3880.213.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the City of Houston is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.214 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3880.214. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3880.214.  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. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.215 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 3880.215. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3880.215.  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. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3880.251. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3880.251.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3880.252. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3880.252.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3880.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3880.212 only in the defined area or in the boundaries of the designated property.(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3880.253. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3880.253.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and by order shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.(b)  A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3880.254. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3880.254.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3880.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3880.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3880.255. Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 3880.255.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3880.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 4777), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.001. Definitions

Sec. 3881.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 13.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3881.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Harris County Improvement District No. 13 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3881.003.  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 district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County from providing the level of services provided, as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county services provided in the area in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3881.004.  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:(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.(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 community and business center;(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and(4)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3881.005.  INITIAL 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3881.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3881.007.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3881.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3881.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3881.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  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.(b)  The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board, but only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not consist of fewer than five or more than 15 voting directors.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3881.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.053. Initial Voting Directors

Sec. 3881.053.  INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of the following voting directors:Pos. No.Name of Director1Chris Taylor2Leanne Ross3Ryan Sweeney4Shane Herzog5Terry Taylor(b)  Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions 1 through 3 expire June 1, 2011, and the terms of directors appointed for positions 4 and 5 expire June 1, 2013.(c)  Section 3881.052 does not apply to this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.054. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3881.054.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.055. Quorum

Sec. 3881.055.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:(1)  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;(2)  a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or(3)  a nonvoting director.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3881.056. Compensation

Sec. 3881.056.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.  Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.101. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3881.101.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project described by that chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3881.102.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.(b)  The nonprofit corporation:(1)  has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.  The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.103. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3881.103.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.104. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3881.104.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Harris County or the City of Houston, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.105. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3881.105.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.106. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3881.106.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.  (a)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and(2)  provide district personnel and services.(b)  The district has all of the powers of a municipality under Chapter 380, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.107. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3881.107.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership with the City of Houston pursuant to Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3881.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3881 - Harris County Improvement District No. 13|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3881.108. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3881.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 247 (S.B. 2473), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.|