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TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3874.157. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3874.157.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  Subject to the requirements of Sections 3874.159 and 3874.160, the district may issue by public or private sale bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, or by assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, 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 any other type of obligation.(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, 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 money the district receives from system or improvement project revenue or from any other source.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3874.158. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3874.158.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3874.159. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3874.159.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3874.160. Development and Operating Agreement Required

Sec. 3874.160.  DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT REQUIRED.  (a)  After the district's board is organized, but before the district may undertake any improvement project, issue bonds, impose taxes, levy assessments or fees, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted development and operating agreement, including any limitations imposed by the city, regarding the plans and rules for:(1)  the exercise of the powers granted to the district under this chapter, including the organization, development, and operation of the district;(2)  the selection and description of improvement projects that may be undertaken and financed by the district and the ownership, operation, and maintenance of those projects;(3)  the terms, conditions, methods, means, and amounts of financing authorized by this chapter that the district may use in providing improvement projects; and(4)  the amounts, methods, and times of reimbursement to the city for costs and expenses, if any, incurred by the city with respect to the development and operation of the district and the financing of improvement projects by the district.(b)  An agreement authorized by this section is not effective until its terms and execution are approved by the board and the governing body of the city by resolution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3874.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3874.251.  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 indebtedness 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 indebtedness from the city's lawfully available revenue.(c)  The city may not dissolve the district until the agreement under Section 3874.160 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3874.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3874.252.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3874.253. Concurrence on Additional Powers

Sec. 3874.253.  CONCURRENCE ON ADDITIONAL POWERS.  If the legislature grants the district a power that is in addition to the powers approved by the initial resolution of the governing body of the city consenting to the creation of the district, the district may not exercise that power unless the governing body of the city consents to that change by resolution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3874.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3874 - Cypress Waters Municipal Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3874.254. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3874.254.  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 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 2466), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3875.001. Creation of District; Legislative Declaration

Sec. 3875.001.  CREATION OF DISTRICT;  LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION.  (a)  Notwithstanding any law relating to consent by political subdivisions to the creation of conservation and reclamation districts and the inclusion of land in those districts, the Smith County Economic Development District is created as a special district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(b)  The district is a unit of government for purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code (Texas Tort Claims Act), and operations of the district are considered to be essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions for all purposes, including the application of the Texas Tort Claims Act.(c)  The board by resolution may change the district's name.(d)  The creation of the district is essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and to the accomplishment of the public purposes stated in this chapter.(e)  The district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, economic development, and public welfare in the Smith County Economic Development District.  The creation of the district and this chapter are not to be interpreted to relieve Smith County or any other political subdivision from providing the level of services as of the effective date of this chapter, to the area included in the district or to release the county or political subdivision from its obligations to provide services to that area.  The district is created to supplement and not supplant such services in the area included within the district.(f)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district is not subject to the jurisdiction or supervision of the commission under Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3875.002. Definitions

Sec. 3875.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.(3)  "District" means the Smith County Economic Development District.(4)  "Improvement project" means any program or project authorized by this chapter, inside or outside the district, that is necessary to accomplish the public purposes of the district.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3875.004. Findings Related to Boundaries

Sec. 3875.004.  FINDINGS RELATED TO BOUNDARIES.  The legislature finds that the boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the organization, existence, or validity of the district, the right of the district to enter into any type of contract for the purposes for which the district is created, the right of the district to impose, assess, or collect taxes, fees, or charges, or the operation of the district or its governing body.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3875.005. Finding of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3875.005.  FINDING OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All of the land and other property included within the boundaries of the district will be benefited by the works, projects, improvements, and services that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  The creation of the district:(1)  is essential to further the public purposes of the economic development and diversification of the state, the elimination of unemployment and underemployment, and the stimulation and development of transportation and commerce;(2)  is in the public interest;  and(3)  will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, and consumers in the district and of the general public.(c)  The district will provide needed funding for the district area to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business and commerce center.  The district will further promote the health, safety, welfare, education, convenience, and enjoyment of the public by improving, landscaping, and developing certain areas within and adjacent to the district and providing public services and facilities within and adjacent to the district that are necessary for the restoration, preservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of scenic and aesthetic beauty.  The improvement projects authorized by this Act are essential to carrying out a public purpose.  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interests, even though private interests and the general public will benefit from the district.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3875.006. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3875.006.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 3875.031. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3875.031.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has all of the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including:(1)  Subchapter E, Chapter 375, Local Government Code;(2)  the general laws of this state on conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code; and(3)  the general laws of this state on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code.(b)  If any provision of the general law is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter prevails.  Any general law that supplements the power and authority of the district, to the extent not in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, is adopted and incorporated by reference.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.002(18), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 3875.032. Improvement Projects

Sec. 3875.032.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  The district may conduct or authorize the following types of improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to improvement projects:(1)  the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of:(A)  landscaping;(B)  highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvements;(C)  lighting, banners, and signs;(D)  streets or sidewalks;(E)  hiking and cycling paths and trails, pedestrian walkways, skywalks, crosswalks, or tunnels;(F)  parks, lakes, gardens, recreational facilities, open space, scenic areas, and related exhibits and preserves;(G)  fountains, plazas, and pedestrian malls;  and(H)  drainage or storm water detention improvements;(2)  the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of:(A)  solid waste, water, sewer, or power facilities or services, including electrical, gas, steam, and chilled water facilities;  or(B)  off-street parking facilities, bus terminals, and heliports;(3)  the planning and acquisition of:(A)  public art and sculpture and related exhibits and facilities;  and(B)  educational and cultural exhibits and facilities;(4)  the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for facilities for:(A)  conferences, conventions, or exhibitions;(B)  manufacturer, consumer, or trade shows;(C)  civic, community, or institutional events;  and(D)  exhibits, displays, attractions, special events, and seasonal or cultural celebrations and holidays;(5)  the removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with any improvement project;(6)  the acquisition and improvement of land and other property for the mitigation of the environmental effects of any improvement project;(7)  the acquisition of real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property in connection with an authorized improvement project;(8)  any special or supplemental services for the improvement and promotion of the district or the areas adjacent to the district or for the protection of public health and safety within or adjacent to the district, including advertising, promotion, tourism, health and sanitation, public safety, security, fire protection or emergency medical services, business recruitment, development, elimination of traffic congestion, and recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services;  and(9)  any similar public improvements, facilities, or services.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 3875.034. Rules and Regulations

Sec. 3875.034.  RULES AND REGULATIONS.  The district may adopt, amend, and enforce by ordinary civil remedies reasonable rules and regulations:(1)  for the administration and operation of the district;(2)  for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's properties and facilities;  and(3)  to provide for public safety and security within the district.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 3875.035. Security Services

Sec. 3875.035.  SECURITY SERVICES.  The district may not employ peace officers but may contract for off-duty peace officers to provide public safety and security services as the board determines necessary.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3875.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 3875.036. Economic Development

Sec. 3875.036.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  The district may exercise the economic development powers and authority that Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000, and Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.002(20), eff. September 1, 2015.|