reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3937.203. Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 3937.203.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.  Revenue from the tax may be used for any purpose for which ad valorem tax revenue of the district may be used.(b)  The district may not adopt a sales and use tax if as a result of the adoption of the tax the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district.(c)  If the voters of the district approve the adoption of the tax at an election held on the same election date on which another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter has no effect.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3937.204. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3937.204.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  If the territory of the district is not located in the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district is not required to comply with Section 375.207, Local Government Code, and may issue a bond or other obligation under Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, with the written consent of directors, as provided by Section 375.071, Local Government Code.(c)  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.(d)  In addition to the sources of money described by 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 improvement revenue or from any other source.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3937.205. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3937.205.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3937.206. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3937.206.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3937.251. Dissolution by Ordinance

Sec. 3937.251.  DISSOLUTION BY ORDINANCE.  (a)  A municipality that includes territory of the district, in the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality, by ordinance may dissolve the district.(b)  The municipality may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged, or the municipality has affirmatively assumed the obligation to pay the outstanding debt from municipal revenue.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3937.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3937.252.  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 municipality that dissolves the district shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.(b)  The municipality 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 municipality to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3937.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3937 - East Waller County Management District|Subchapter F. Dissolution|Section 3937.253. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3937.253.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  If a municipality dissolves the district, the municipality assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.(b)  If a municipality dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the municipality.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 879 (H.B. 4158), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.001. Definitions

Sec. 3938.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "County" means Montgomery County.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Grand Lake Estates Management District.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3938.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3938.003.  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 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 county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3938.004.  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 from, 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.005. District Territory

Sec. 3938.005.  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 a bond;(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.006. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3938.006.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3938.007. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3938.007.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3938.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  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.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.052. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by County

Sec. 3938.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY COUNTY.  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the county, a person must be:(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district;(2)  an owner of property in the district;(3)  an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district;(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4); or(6)  an initial director.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3938.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the county shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3938.054.  VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3938.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  A director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.(b)  A director shall file a copy of the director's oath or affirmation with the clerk of the county.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.056. Quorum

Sec. 3938.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.057. Officers

Sec. 3938.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.  The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3938.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.059. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3938.059.  LIABILITY INSURANCE.  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.060. No Executive Committee

Sec. 3938.060.  NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.061. Board Meetings

Sec. 3938.061.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (e).
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3938.062. Initial Directors

Sec. 3938.062.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of:Pos. No.Name of Director1Collin Nguyen2Laura Dodson3Roger Stacey4Amanda James5Joe Teagarden(b)  The terms of the initial directors expire June 1, 2017.(c)  Of the directors who replace an initial director, the terms of directors serving in positions 1 through 3 expire June 1, 2019, and the terms of directors serving in positions 4 and 5 expire June 1, 2021.(d)  Section 3938.052 does not apply to initial directors under this section.(e)  This section expires September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3938.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3938.101.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3938.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3938 - Grand Lake Estates Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3938.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3938.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  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 Chapter 375, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 982 (H.B. 4154), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|