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TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.002. Creation and Nature of District; Immunity

Sec. 3901.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT; IMMUNITY.  (a)  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(b)  The district is a governmental unit, as provided by Section 375.004, Local Government Code. (c)  This chapter does not waive any governmental or sovereign immunity from suit, liability, or judgment that would otherwise apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 3901.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 3901.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 3901.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.005. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3901.005.  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, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Sections 52 and 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 the city, the county, or another governmental entity 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 governmental services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.006. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3901.006.  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; and(3)  developing or expanding 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; and(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways, road facilities, transit facilities, parking facilities, conduit facilities and other enhanced infrastructure, recreational facilities, and public art objects and by landscaping and developing certain areas, 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, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.007. District Territory

Sec. 3901.007.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3901.114 or other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district 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, note, or other obligation for a purpose 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.008. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3901.008.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in one or more of the following:(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code;(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.009. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3901.009.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.010. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3901.010.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3901.011. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 3901.011.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, including a provision of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, or Chapter 49, Water Code, that is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3901.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3901.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors elected or appointed as provided by this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  Except as provided by Section 3901.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3901.052. Compensation

Sec. 3901.052.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3901.054. Disqualification of Directors

Sec. 3901.054.  DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.  Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to the members of the board of the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3901.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3901.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or under Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  An improvement project described by Subsection (a) may be located inside or outside the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.103. Recreational Facilities

Sec. 3901.103.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  The district may develop or finance recreational facilities as authorized by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and any other law that applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 6, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.104. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 3901.104.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may own, operate, maintain, design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality, for ownership, operation, and maintenance, macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 7, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.105. Conveyance and Approval of Road Project

Sec. 3901.105.  CONVEYANCE AND APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may convey a road project authorized by Section 3901.104 to:(1)  a municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road if the municipality or county has approved the plans and specifications of the road project; or(2)  the state if the state will operate and maintain the road and the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district shall operate and maintain a road project authorized by Section 3901.104 that the district implements and does not convey to a municipality, a county, or this state under Subsection (a).(c)  The district may agree in writing with a municipality, a county, or this state to assign operation and maintenance duties to the district, the municipality, the county, or this state in a manner other than the manner described in Subsections (a) and (b).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.106. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3901.106.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to 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 under that chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.107. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3901.107.  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 to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, 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 Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.108. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3901.108.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.109. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3901.109.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  Section 49.216, Water Code, applies to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.110. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3901.110.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.111. Economic Development

Sec. 3901.111.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.(b)  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.(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.112. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3901.112.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with the city under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.113. Regional Participation Agreement

Sec. 3901.113.  REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written regional participation agreement with the city under Section 43.0754, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3901.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3901 - Bridgeland Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3901.114. Annexation or Exclusion of Land

Sec. 3901.114.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(c)  The district may include and exclude land as provided by Sections 54.739-54.747, Water Code.  A reference in those sections to a "tax" means an ad valorem tax for the purposes of this subsection.(d)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election held under Section 3901.252 and subsequently includes new territory in the district under this section, the district:(1)  is not required to hold another election to approve the imposition of the sales and use tax in the included territory; and(2)  shall impose the sales and use tax in the included territory as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code.(e)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax authorized at an election held under Section 3901.252 and subsequently excludes territory in the district under this section, the sales and use tax is inapplicable to the excluded territory, as provided by Chapter 321, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3842), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 2015.|