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TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3924.201.  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 3924.203.(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. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3924.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3924.201, 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. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3924.203.  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. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3924.204.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.  Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.(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.(c)  The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3924.205.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3924.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3924 - Onion Creek Metro Park District|Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds|Section 3924.206. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3924.206.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 830 (S.B. 1872), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.001. Definitions

Sec. 3926.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "City" means the City of Cleburne, Texas.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(4)  "County" means Johnson County, Texas.(5)  "Director" means a board member.(6)  "District" means the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3926.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3926.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city 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.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3926.004.  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 district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(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, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and(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.(f)  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.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3926.005.  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 contract;(3)  authority to borrow money or issue bonds or other obligations described by Section 3926.253 or to pay the principal and interest of the bonds or other obligations;(4)  right to impose or collect an assessment or collect other revenue; or(5)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3926.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  (a)  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.(b)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for:(1)  the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code; and(2)  any other district purpose, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds or other obligations issued by the district under Section 3926.253.(c)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city may determine the percentage of the property in the zone that may be used for residential purposes and is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.007. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 3926.007.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  On receipt of a petition signed by the owners of a majority of the acreage and the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county, the initial directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.008. Development and Operating Agreement Execution Required

Sec. 3926.008.  DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT EXECUTION REQUIRED.  (a)  The initial directors may not hold an election under Section 3926.007 until the city has entered into a development and operating agreement under Section 3926.156.(b)  The district is dissolved and this chapter expires March 1, 2018, if the development and operating agreement is not entered into before that date.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.009. Applicability of Municipal Management District Law

Sec. 3926.009.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT LAW.  (a)  Except as provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, including Subchapters E and F, applies to the district.(b)  The following provisions of Chapter 375, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district:(1)  Sections 375.164 and 375.262; and(2)  Subchapters B and O.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.010. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3926.010.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.011. Concurrence on Additional Powers

Sec. 3926.011.  CONCURRENCE ON ADDITIONAL POWERS.  If the legislature grants the district a power that is in addition to the powers approved by the initial resolution of the governing body of the city consenting to the creation of the district, the district may not exercise that power unless the governing body of the city consents to that change by ordinance or resolution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3926.012. City Consent to Creation of District

Sec. 3926.012.  CITY CONSENT TO CREATION OF DISTRICT.  The city's consent to the creation of the district is not subject to the limitations on the conditions or other restrictions the city may place on its consent under Section 42.042, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3926.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3926.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.(b)  Except as provided by Section 3926.054, directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3926.052. Board Meetings

Sec. 3926.052.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3926.053. Removal of Directors

Sec. 3926.053.  REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board may remove a director by unanimous vote of the other directors if the director has missed at least half of the meetings scheduled during the preceding 12 months.(b)  A director removed under this section may file a written appeal with the commission not later than the 30th day after the date the director receives written notice of the board action.  The commission may reinstate the director if the commission finds that the removal was unwarranted under the circumstances after considering the reasons for the absences, the time and place of the meetings, the business conducted at the meetings missed, and any other relevant circumstances.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3926.054. Initial Directors

Sec. 3926.054.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of:Pos. No.   Name of Director1         Ross Gatlin2         Trent Horton3         Pelham Smith4         Brian Hegi5         Nat Parker(b)  Initial directors serve until the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3926.007; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 3926.007 and the terms of the initial directors have expired, successor initial directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3926.007; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal rolls for the county may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3926.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3926.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3926.102. Improvement Projects

Sec. 3926.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the improvement projects described by Subchapter C-1 or activities in support of or incidental to those projects.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3926.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3926 - Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3926.103. Water District Powers

Sec. 3926.103.  WATER DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|