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TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3846.002. East Montgomery County Improvement District

Sec. 3846.002.  EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  A special district known as the "East Montgomery County Improvement District" is a governmental agency and political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3846.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3846.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is  essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, economic development, and the public welfare in the eastern area of Montgomery County.(c)  This chapter does not relieve Montgomery County or a governmental agency, political subdivision, or municipality from providing the level of services provided by the entity as of August 31, 1997, to the area of the district or to release the entity from the obligations each entity has to provide services to that area.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county, governmental agency, political subdivision, or municipal services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3846.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3846.004.  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 works, projects, improvements, and services to be provided by the district under powers granted by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.(c)  Each improvement project authorized by this chapter is essential to carry out a public purpose.(d)  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.(e)  The district will:(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, and consumers in the district and of the public;(2)  promote and develop public transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems by new and alternative means, including securing expanded and improved transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems;(3)  provide needed funding for the area in the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business center; and(4)  promote the health, safety, welfare, education, convenience, and enjoyment of the public by:(A)  improving, landscaping, and developing certain areas in and adjacent to the district; and(B)  providing public services and facilities in and adjacent to the district that are necessary for the restoration, preservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of scenic and aesthetic beauty.(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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3846.005. District Territory

Sec. 3846.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  Except as the board may modify the territory of the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the territory of the district is coextensive with the territory as of January 1, 1997, of the New Caney Independent School District and the Splendora Independent School District except that the district does not include:(1)  any part of the City of Houston as it existed on January 1, 1997; and(2)  any portion of the New Caney Independent School District as it exists on or after September 1, 2001, that is located in Harris County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3846.006. Tort Liability

Sec. 3846.006.  TORT LIABILITY.  The district is a governmental unit for purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and operations of  the district are considered for all purposes, including the application of that chapter, to be essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 3846.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of eight directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with four directors' terms expiring July 1 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 3846.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  An election to elect the appropriate number of directors shall be held on the  uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year as provided by Section 41.001(a), Election Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.053. Qualifications of Director

Sec. 3846.053.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and:(1)  a district resident;(2)  an owner of real property in the district;(3)  an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of real property in the district;(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns real property in the district; or(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).(b)  For purposes of this section, a person or entity that owns an interest in a general or limited partnership owning real property in the district or that has a lease of real property in the district with a remaining term of 10 years or more, excluding options, is considered to be an owner of real property.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.054. Participation in Voting

Sec. 3846.054.  PARTICIPATION IN VOTING.  Regardless of a statute to the contrary, a person who qualifies to serve on the board is qualified to serve as a director and participate in all votes pertaining to the business of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.055. Law Governing Administration of Board

Sec. 3846.055.  LAW GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF BOARD.  Sections 375.066, 375.067, 375.069, and 375.070, Local Government Code, apply to the board as if the board were established under Chapter 375, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3846.056. Officers

Sec. 3846.056.  OFFICERS.  After the directors have been elected and have qualified as provided by Section 375.067, Local Government Code, they shall organize or reorganize by electing a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and other officers of the board as the board considers necessary.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.101. General Powers of District

Sec. 3846.101.  GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  The district has:(1)  all powers necessary or required to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created;(2)  the rights, powers, privileges, and other functions of a municipal management district under Subchapter E, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and(3)  the powers given to an industrial development corporation organized under the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.102. Rules

Sec. 3846.102.  RULES.  The district may adopt rules for:(1)  the administration and operation of the district;(2)  the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property, including facilities; and(3)  the provision of public safety and security in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.103. Specific Powers Relating to Improvement Projects or Services

Sec. 3846.103.  SPECIFIC POWERS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OR SERVICES.  (a)  The district may undertake an improvement project separately or jointly with another person and pay all or part of the costs of improvement projects, including an improvement project that:(1)  improves, enhances, or supports public safety and security, fire protection, emergency medical services, or law enforcement in the district;(2)  confers a general benefit on the entire district and the areas adjacent to the district; or(3)  confers a special benefit on all or part of the district.(b)  A district improvement project or service may include:(1)  the construction, acquisition, lease, rental, installment purchase, improvement, rehabilitation, repair, relocation, and operation of:(A)  landscaping; lighting, banners, or signs; streets or sidewalks, pedestrian or bicycle paths and trails; pedestrian walkways, skywalks, crosswalks, or tunnels; highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvements;(B)  drainage or storm water detention improvements and solid waste, water, sewer, or power facilities and services, including electrical, gas, steam, and chilled water facilities and services;(C)  parks, lakes, gardens, recreational facilities, open space, scenic areas, and related exhibits and preserves; fountains, plazas, or pedestrian malls; public art or sculpture and related exhibits and facilities; educational or cultural exhibits and facilities; exhibits, displays, attractions, or facilities for special events, holidays, or seasonal or cultural celebrations;(D)  off-street parking facilities, bus terminals, heliports, mass-transit, or roadway-borne or water-borne transportation systems; and(E)  other public improvements, facilities, or services similar to the improvements, facilities, or services described by Paragraphs (A)-(D);(2)  the cost of removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with providing an improvement project;(3)  the acquisition of property or an interest in the property that is made in connection with an authorized improvement project; and(4)  the provision of special or supplemental services to improve or promote the area in the district or to protect the public health and safety in the district, including advertising, promotion, tourism, health and sanitation, public safety, security, fire protection or emergency medical services, business recruitment, development, elimination of traffic congestion, and recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, or services.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.104. Contracts; Grants; Donations

Sec. 3846.104.  CONTRACTS; GRANTS; DONATIONS.  (a)  The district may contract with any person, including a municipality, county, other political subdivision, or corporation, to accomplish the purposes of this chapter on terms and for the period the board determines,  including contracting for the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by the person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project, from tax proceeds or any other specified source of money.(b)  The district may  make application for and contract with a person to receive, administer, and perform the district's duties under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, donation, or other financial arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, acquisition, construction, completion, implementation, or operation of a proposed or existing improvement project.(c)  A state agency, municipality, county, other political subdivision, corporation, individual, or other person may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.105. Peace Officers

Sec. 3846.105.  PEACE OFFICERS.  The district may not employ peace officers, but may contract with off-duty peace officers to provide public safety and security services:(1)  in connection with a special event, holiday, period with high traffic congestion, or similar circumstance; and(2)  at district property, including facilities.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.106. Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3846.106.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.  The district has the economic development powers granted a home-rule municipality with a population of more than 100,000 under Chapter 380, Local Government Code, and Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.107. Annexation or Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 3846.107.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The district may add or exclude territory in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date on which the district annexes or excludes territory, the board shall send to the comptroller a certified copy of any resolution, order, or ordinance relating to the annexation or exclusion.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3846.108. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3846.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter D. Sales and Use Tax; General Financial Provisions|Section 3846.151. Sales and Use Tax; Excise Tax

Sec. 3846.151.  SALES AND USE TAX; EXCISE TAX.  (a)  For purposes of this section:(1)  "Taxable items" includes all items that could be subject to a sales and use tax imposed by Montgomery County.(2)  "Use," with respect to a taxable service, means the derivation in the district of direct or indirect benefit from the service.(b)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(c)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax:(1)  a tax is imposed on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district; and(2)  an excise tax is imposed on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective in the district.(d)  The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax applied to the sales price of the taxable items and is included in the sales tax.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter D. Sales and Use Tax; General Financial Provisions|Section 3846.152. Tax Election Procedures

Sec. 3846.152.  TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may order an election to adopt, change the rate of, or abolish a sales and use tax.  The election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with a directors' election.(b)  The board may not call an election to abolish a sales and use tax or to reduce the rate of the sales and use tax below the amount pledged to secure payment of any outstanding district debt or contractual obligation while any district debt or contractual obligation remains outstanding.(c)  Notice of the election shall be given and the election shall be held in the manner prescribed for bond elections under Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.030, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3846.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District|Subchapter D. Sales and Use Tax; General Financial Provisions|Section 3846.153. Ballot Wording

Sec. 3846.153.  BALLOT WORDING.  (a)  In an election to adopt the tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of a local sales and use tax in the East Montgomery County Improvement District at the rate of (proposed tax rate)."(b)  In an election to change the rate of the sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The (increase or decrease, as applicable) in the rate of the local sales and use tax imposed in the East Montgomery County Improvement District from (tax rate on election date) percent to (proposed tax rate) percent."(c)  In an election to abolish the sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The abolition of the local sales and use tax in the East Montgomery County Improvement District."|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2009.|