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TX Loc Govt Code § 387.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 387 - County Assistance District|Section 387.012. Effective Date of Tax

Sec. 387.012.  EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX.  The adoption of the tax, the increase or reduction of the tax rate, or the repeal of the tax takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter occurring after the expiration of the first complete quarter occurring after the date the comptroller receives a copy of the order of the district's governing body adopting, increasing, reducing, or repealing the tax.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1283, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Renumbered from Local Government Code Sec. 384.012 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(110), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 396 (S.B. 520), Sec. 7, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1233), Sec. 27, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 387.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle B - County Planning and Development|Chapter 387 - County Assistance District|Section 387.013. Dissolution

Sec. 387.013.  DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The governing body of a district may petition the commissioners court of the county in which the district was created to dissolve the district if a majority of the governing body finds the performance of the district's functions cannot be accomplished to the benefit of the residents and owners of land in the district.(b)  The commissioners court of a county shall hold a hearing on the dissolution of a district if:(1)  the commissioners court receives a petition under Subsection (a); or(2)  in a district in which the commissioners court acts as the governing body of the district, a majority of the commissioners court finds that the performance of the district's functions cannot be accomplished to the benefit of the residents and owners of land in the district.(c)  A hearing under Subsection (b) must be held not later than the 61st day after the commissioners court receives the petition under Subsection (b)(1) or makes the finding described by Subsection (b)(2).(d)  The commissioners court shall give notice of the hearing as required by law and include in the notice information regarding the right of the residents and owners of land in the district to appear and present evidence for or against the district's dissolution.(e)  The commissioners court shall order the district dissolved and the district's assets transferred to the county if:(1)  the commissioners court unanimously votes that dissolution of the district is in the best interests of the district, the county in which the district is located, and the residents and owners of land in the district; and(2)  the district has no outstanding bonds payable wholly or partly from district revenue and the dissolution does not impair any outstanding district debt or contractual obligation.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1053 (H.B. 956), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.001. Purpose

Sec. 391.001.  PURPOSE.  (a)  The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and permit local governmental units to:(1)  join and cooperate to improve the health, safety, and general welfare of their residents;  and(2)  plan for the future development of communities, areas, and regions so that:(A)  the planning of transportation systems is improved;(B)  adequate street, utility, health, educational, recreational, and other essential facilities are provided as the communities, areas, and regions grow;(C)  the needs of agriculture, business, and industry are recognized;(D)  healthful surroundings for family life in residential areas are provided;(E)  historical and cultural values are preserved;  and(F)  the efficient and economical use of public funds is commensurate with the growth of the communities, areas, and regions.(b)  The general purpose of a commission is to make studies and plans to guide the unified, far-reaching development of a region, eliminate duplication, and promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of a region.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.002. Definitions

Sec. 391.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Governmental unit" means a county, municipality, authority, district, or other political subdivision of the state.(2)  "Commission" means a regional planning commission, council of governments, or similar regional planning agency created under this chapter.(3)  "Region" means a geographic area consisting of a county or two or more adjoining counties that have, in any combination:(A)  common problems of transportation, water supply, drainage, or land use;(B)  similar, common, or interrelated forms of urban development or concentration;  or(C)  special problems of agriculture, forestry, conservation, or other matters.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.003. Creation

Sec. 391.003.  CREATION.  (a)  Any combination of counties or municipalities or of counties and municipalities may agree, by ordinance, resolution, rule, order, or other means, to establish a commission.(b)  The agreement must designate a region for the commission that:(1)  consists of territory under the jurisdiction of the counties or municipalities, including extraterritorial jurisdiction;  and(2)  is consistent with the geographic boundaries for state planning regions or subregions that are delineated by the governor and that are subject to review and change at the end of each state biennium.(c)  A commission is a political subdivision of the state.(d)  This chapter permits participating governmental units the greatest possible flexibility to organize a commission most suitable to their view of the region's problems.(e)  The counties and municipalities making the agreement may join in the exercise of, or in acting cooperatively in regard to, planning, powers, and duties as provided by law for any or all of the counties and municipalities.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.004. Plans and Recommendations

Sec. 391.004.  PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.  (a)  A commission may plan for the development of a region and make recommendations concerning major thoroughfares, streets, traffic and transportation studies, bridges, airports, parks, recreation sites, school sites, public utilities, land use, water supply, sanitation facilities, drainage, public buildings, population density, open spaces, and other items relating to the commission's general purposes.(b)  A plan or recommendation of a commission may be adopted in whole or in part by the governing body of a participating governmental unit.(c)  A commission may assist a participating governmental unit in:(1)  carrying out a plan or recommendation developed by the commission;  and(2)  preparing and carrying out local planning consistent with the general purpose of this chapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.005. Powers

Sec. 391.005.  POWERS.  (a)  A commission may contract with a participating governmental unit to perform a service if:(1)  the participating governmental unit could contract with a private organization without governmental powers to perform the service;  and(2)  the contract to perform the service does not impose a cost or obligation on a participating governmental unit not a party to the contract.(b)  A commission may:(1)  purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property;(2)  hold or sell or otherwise dispose of property;(3)  employ staff and consult with and retain experts;  or(4)(A) provide retirement benefits for its employees through a jointly contributory retirement plan with an agency, firm, or corporation authorized to do business in the state;  or(B)  participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, or the Texas County and District Retirement System when those systems by legislation or administrative arrangement permit participation.(c)  Participating governmental units may by joint agreement provide for the manner of cooperation between participating governmental units and provide for the methods of operation of the commission, including:(1)  employment of staff and consultants;(2)  apportionment of costs and expenses;(3)  purchase of property and materials;  and(4)  addition of a governmental unit.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.006. Governing Body of Commission

Sec. 391.006.  GOVERNING BODY OF COMMISSION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), participating governmental units may by joint agreement determine the number and qualifications of members of the governing body of a commission.(b)  At least two-thirds of the members of a governing body of a commission must be elected officials of participating counties or municipalities.(c)  The governing body of a commission of a region that is consistent with the geographic boundaries of a state planning region shall offer an ex officio, nonvoting membership on the governing body to a member of the legislature who represents a district located wholly or partly in the region of the commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 2160), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.007. Detail or Loan of an Employee

Sec. 391.007.  DETAIL OR LOAN OF AN EMPLOYEE.  (a)  A state agency or a governmental unit may detail or loan an employee to a commission.(b)  During the period of the detail or loan, the employee continues to receive salary, leave, retirement, and other personnel benefits from the lending agency or governmental unit but works under the direction and supervision of the commission.(c)  The detail or loan of an employee may be on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as agreed by the lending agency or governmental unit and the commission.  The detail or loan expires at the mutual consent of the lending agency or governmental unit and the commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.008. Review and Comment Procedures

Sec. 391.008.  REVIEW AND COMMENT PROCEDURES.  (a)  In a state planning region or subregion in which a commission has been organized, the governing body of a governmental unit within the region or subregion, whether or not a member of the commission, shall submit to the commission for review and comment an application for a loan or grant-in-aid from a state agency, and from a federal agency if the project is one for which the federal government requires review and comment by an areawide planning agency, before the application is filed with the state or federal government.(b)  For federally aided projects for which an areawide review is required by federal law or regulation, the commission shall review the application from the standpoint of consistency with regional plans and other considerations as specified in federal or state regulations and shall enter its comments on the application and return it to the originating governmental unit.(c)  For other federally aided projects and for state-aided projects, the commission shall advise the governmental unit on whether the proposed project for which funds are requested has regionwide significance.(d)  If the proposed project has regionwide significance, the commission shall determine whether it is in conflict with a regional plan or policy.  It may consider whether the proposed project is properly coordinated with other existing or proposed projects within the region.  The commission shall record on the application its view and comments, transmit the application to the originating governmental unit, and send a copy to the concerned federal or state agency.(e)  If the proposed project does not have regionwide significance, the commission shall certify that it is not in conflict with a regional plan or policy.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.009. Role of State Auditor, Governor, and State Agencies

Sec. 391.009.  ROLE OF STATE AUDITOR, GOVERNOR, AND STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  To protect the public interest and promote the efficient use of public funds, the governor, with the technical assistance of the state auditor, may draft and adopt:(1)  rules relating to the operation and oversight of a commission;(2)  rules relating to the receipt or expenditure of funds by a commission, including:(A)  restrictions on the expenditure of any portion of commission funds for certain classes of expenses;  and(B)  restrictions on the maximum amount of or percentage of commission funds that may be expended on a class of expenses, including indirect costs or travel expenses;(3)  annual reporting requirements for a commission;(4)  annual audit requirements on funds received or expended by a commission from any source;(5)  rules relating to the establishment and use of standards by which the productivity and performance of each commission can be evaluated;  and(6)  guidelines that commissions and governmental units shall follow in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to review and comment procedures.(a-1)  The governor may draft and adopt rules under Subsection (a) using negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code.(a-2)  Based on a risk assessment performed by the state auditor and subject to the legislative audit committee's approval for inclusion in the audit plan under Section 321.013, Government Code, the state auditor's office shall assist the governor as provided by Subsection (a).(b)  The governor and state agencies shall provide technical information and assistance to the members and staff of a commission to increase, to the greatest extent feasible, the capability of the commission to discharge its duties and responsibilities prescribed by this chapter and to ensure compliance with the rules, requirements, and guidelines adopted under Subsection (a).(c)  In carrying out their planning and program development responsibilities, state agencies shall, to the greatest extent feasible, coordinate planning with commissions to ensure effective and orderly implementation of state programs at the regional level.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 281, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 9.01, 9.02, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.0091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.0091. State Agency Consultation With Regional Planning Commissions

Sec. 391.0091.  STATE AGENCY CONSULTATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS.  (a)  In this section, "service" includes a program.(b)  If a state agency determines that a service provided by that agency should be decentralized to a multicounty region, the agency shall use a state planning region or combination of regions for the decentralization.(c)  A state agency that decentralizes a service provided to more than one public entity or nonprofit organization in a region shall consult with the commission for that region in planning the decentralization.  The commission shall consult with each affected public entity or nonprofit organization.(d)  A state agency, in planning for decentralization of a service in a region, shall consider using a commission for that service to:(1)  achieve efficiencies through shared costs for:(A)  executive management;(B)  administration;(C)  financial accounting and reporting;(D)  facilities and equipment;(E)  data services;  and(F)  audit costs;(2)  improve the planning, coordination, and delivery of services by coordinating the location of services;(3)  increase accountability and local control by placing a service under the oversight of the commission;  and(4)  improve financial oversight through the auditing and reporting required under this chapter.(e)  This section does not apply to a service:(1)  that continues to be operated by a state agency through a regional administrative office of that agency;  or(2)  for which the state agency determines that a law, rule, or program policy makes use of the geographic area of a single county or adjacent counties more appropriate.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.00951 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.00951. Report to Secretary of State

Sec. 391.00951.  REPORT TO SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  In this section, "colonia" means a geographic area that:(1)  is an economically distressed area as defined by Section 17.921, Water Code;(2)  is located in a county any part of which is within 62 miles of an international border; and(3)  consists of 11 or more dwellings that are located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood.(b)  To assist the secretary of state in preparing the report required under Section 405.021, Government Code, the commission on a quarterly basis shall provide a report to the secretary of state detailing any projects funded by the commission that provide assistance to colonias.(c)  The report must include:(1)  a description of any relevant projects;(2)  the location of each project;(3)  the number of colonia residents served by each project;(4)  the exact amount spent or the anticipated amount to be spent on each colonia served by each project;(5)  a statement of whether each project is completed and, if not, the expected completion date of the project; and(6)  any other information, as determined appropriate by the secretary of state.(d)  The commission shall require an applicant for funds administered by the commission to submit to the commission a colonia classification number, if one exists, for each colonia that may be served by the project proposed in the application.  If a colonia does not have a classification number, the commission may contact the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative to obtain the classification number.  On request of the commission, the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative shall assign a classification number to the colonia.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 341 (S.B. 99), Sec. 19, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.010. Conflict of Interest in Provision of Legal Services

Sec. 391.010.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES.  (a)  A member of the governing body of a commission or a person who provides legal services to a commission may not:(1)  provide legal representation before or to the commission on behalf of a governmental unit located, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of the commission;  or(2)  be a shareholder, partner, or employee of a law firm that provides those legal services to the governmental unit.(b)  A person who violates Subsection (a) may not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses from the commission or governmental unit.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 391.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 12 - Planning and Development|Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions|Section 391.011. Funds

Sec. 391.011.  FUNDS.  (a)  A commission does not have power to tax.(b)  A participating governmental unit may appropriate funds to a commission for the costs and expenses required in the performance of its purposes.(c)  A commission may apply for, contract for, receive, and expend for its purposes a grant or funds from a participating governmental unit, the state, the federal government, or other source.(d)  A commission may not expend funds for an automobile allowance for a member of the governing body of the commission if the member holds another state, county, or municipal office.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 713, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 280, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|