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TX Spec Dist Code § 3890.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3890 - Harris County Improvement District No. 16|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3890.252. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3890.252.  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 3890.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3890.210 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. 870 (S.B. 2507), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3890.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3890 - Harris County Improvement District No. 16|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3890.253. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3890.253.  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. 870 (S.B. 2507), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3890.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3890 - Harris County Improvement District No. 16|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3890.254. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3890.254.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described in Section 3890.253, 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. 870 (S.B. 2507), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3890.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3890 - Harris County Improvement District No. 16|Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated|Section 3890.255. Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 3890.255.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3890.253 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. 870 (S.B. 2507), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.001. Definitions

Sec. 3891.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.(4)  "Recreational facilities" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.462, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4731), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3891.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4731), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3891.003.  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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3891.004.  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, employees, potential 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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3891.005.  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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3891.006.  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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3891.007.  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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3891.008. Inapplicability of Option to Select Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Sec. 3891.008.  INAPPLICABILITY OF OPTION TO SELECT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.  Section 54.0163, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4731), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3891.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3891.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3891.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3891.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board shall recommend to the Harris County Commissioners Court persons to serve on the succeeding board.(b)  After reviewing the board's recommendations of persons to serve on the succeeding board, the commissioners court shall appoint as directors or disapprove the recommended persons.(c)  If the governing body of the City of Houston objects to any of the board's recommendations of persons to serve on the succeeding board, the board, on the request of the commissioners court, shall submit additional recommendations.(d)  Board members may serve successive terms.(e)  If any provision of Subsections (a) through (d) is found to be invalid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the succeeding board from recommendations of persons to serve on the succeeding board submitted by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3891.053. Eligibility

Sec. 3891.053.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible to serve as a director, a person must meet the qualifications in Section 375.063, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3891.101.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.102. Municipal Management Powers and Duties

Sec. 3891.102.  MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general laws of this state, including Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applicable to a municipal management district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3891.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.104. Sports Venue

Sec. 3891.104.  SPORTS VENUE.  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate a sports venue, including an arena, coliseum, stadium, or other type of area or facility used for one or more professional or amateur sports or athletic events.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3891.105.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.106. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3891.106.  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. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.107. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3891.107.  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.(b)  The district has all of the economic development authority that:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, grants to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000; and(2)  Chapter 1509, Government Code, grants to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.1071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.1071. Public Improvement District Powers

Sec. 3891.1071.  PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by Chapter 372, Local Government Code, to a municipality or county.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 4731), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3891.108. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3891.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3891.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3891.158, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:(1)  maintain and operate the district;(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or(3)  provide a service.(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.152. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3891.152.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.153. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3891.153.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3891.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3891.154. Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3891.154.  HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax in the manner that Chapter 351, Tax Code, provides for a municipality.(b)  A tax imposed under this section may not exceed the maximum rate under Section 351.003(a), Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 4829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|