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TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3909.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3909.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  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.(b)  The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district and the change is approved by the city.  The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 15 voting directors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3909.052. Recommendations for Succeeding Board

Sec. 3909.052.  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCEEDING BOARD.  (a)  Each board of directors, including the initial board, shall recommend to the governing body of the city persons to serve on the succeeding board.(b)  The governing body of the city shall review the recommendations and approve or disapprove the directors recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body and the mayor vote to appoint that person.(c)  If the governing body of the city is not satisfied with the recommendations submitted by the board and does not vote to approve the recommended board members, the board, on the request of the governing body, shall submit to the governing body additional recommendations. If, after the second submission of recommendations, the governing body does not vote to approve the additional recommendations of the board, the governing body may appoint persons who were not recommended to serve on the succeeding board.(d)  Board members may serve successive terms.(e)  If a provision of Subsections (a)-(d) is found to be invalid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the board from recommendations submitted by the then-current board.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3909.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3909.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3909.054. Quorum

Sec. 3909.054.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:(1)  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;(2)  a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or(3)  a nonvoting director.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3909.101.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3909.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3909.103.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3909.104.  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 select directors from the board to serve as the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.  The board may appoint one or more persons who are not directors to the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation if the governing body of the city determines that the appointment is in the best interest of the district.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3909.105.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3909.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3909.107.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3909.108.  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 provided to municipalities by:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.109. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3909.109.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.(c)  The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.110. Annexation of Land

Sec. 3909.110.  ANNEXATION OF LAND.  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.111. Approval by City

Sec. 3909.111.  APPROVAL BY CITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for:(1)  the issuance of bonds;(2)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and(3)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.(b)  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.(c)  If the district obtains the approval of the governing body of the city of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed 10 years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the city.(d)  The governing body of the city:(1)  is not required to adopt a resolution or ordinance to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a); and(2)  may establish an administrative process to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a) without the involvement of the governing body.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3909.112. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3909.112.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3909.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3909.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3909.153.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3909.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.155. Exemptions

Sec. 3909.155.  EXEMPTIONS.  Section 375.162, Local Government Code, does not apply to an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code, operating in the district.  The organization is not exempt from paying a district assessment.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.156. Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3909.156.  RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax authorized or approved by the voters of the district or a required payment for a service provided by the district, including water and sewer services.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments|Section 3909.157. Tax and Assessment Abatement

Sec. 3909.157.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of district taxes or assessments on property in the zones.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3909.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3909.201.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.  (a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or(2)  contract payments described by Section 3909.203.(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(c)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.(d)  All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3909.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3909.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3909.201, the district may impose an 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3909.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3909.203.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3909.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3909.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3909.204.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|