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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3910.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3910.154.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3910.155. Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3910.155.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3910.156. Notice to East End District

Sec. 3910.156.  NOTICE TO EAST END DISTRICT.  The district shall send to the board of directors of the East End district notice of a hearing regarding an improvement project or service that is to be financed with assessments under this chapter.  The district shall send the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by another method determined by the board to provide adequate proof that the notice was timely mailed, not later than the 30th day before the date of the hearing.  The notice must contain the information required by Section 375.115(b), Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3910.157. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3910.157.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3910.201.  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 3910.203.
(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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3910.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3910.201, 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.
(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3910.203.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3910.204.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3910.205.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3910 - Harris County Improvement District No. 23 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3910.206. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3910.206.  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. 1331 (S.B. 690), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.001. Definitions

Sec. 3911.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Midlothian, Texas.
(3)  "County" means Ellis County, Texas.
(4)  "Development agreement" means the development agreement between the city and ECOM Real Estate Management, Inc., Trustee.
(5)  "Director" means a board member.
(6)  "District" means the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2.
(7)  "Improvement project" means a project authorized by Subchapter C-1.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.002. Precondition; Expiration

Sec. 3911.002.  PRECONDITION; EXPIRATION.  (a)  In this section, "finance plan" means a finance plan between the city and the district that includes a general description of improvement projects that will be financed by the district, an estimate of the costs for the improvement projects, an estimate of the amount of the costs for the improvement projects that the district will pay directly or that will be reimbursed to the developer, and the means of financing costs related to the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of the improvement projects.
(b)  The district may not exercise any powers under this chapter until the development agreement and finance plan are executed.
(c)  This chapter, including Section 3911.062, expires September 1, 2015, if the development agreement and finance plan are not executed by that date.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.003. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3911.003.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.004. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3911.004.  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.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city and county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.005. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3911.005.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.
(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:
(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment;
(3)  providing quality residential housing; and
(4)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce.
(d)  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 residential 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.
(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.
(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3911.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;
(3)  the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, ad valorem taxes, or any other revenue; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3911.007. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3911.007.  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 by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;
(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or
(3)  an enterprise zone created by the city 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 the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3911.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  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 May 31 of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.052. Qualifications

Sec. 3911.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the city;
(2)  an owner of property in the district; or
(3)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2).
(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3911.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from a list of names recommended by a majority of the board.  The governing body may request one additional list of names from the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.054. Ex Officio Directors

Sec. 3911.054.  EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.  (a)  The following persons serve ex officio as nonvoting directors:
(1)  the city manager of the city; and
(2)  the chief financial officer of the city.
(b)  An ex officio director is entitled to notice of board meetings and to speak on a matter before the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.055. Vacancy

Sec. 3911.055.  VACANCY.  The governing body of the city shall fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.056. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3911.056.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.057. Officers

Sec. 3911.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3911.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $75 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation for each director in a calendar year may not exceed $3,000.
(b)  The governing body of the city, by resolution or ordinance, may increase:
(1)  the compensation for each director to an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting; and
(2)  the total compensation for each director to an amount not to exceed $6,000 in a calendar year.
(c)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.059. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3911.059.  LIABILITY INSURANCE.  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:
(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;
(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or
(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.060. Board Meetings

Sec. 3911.060.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3911.061. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 3911.061.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of directors.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.101. Improvement Projects

Sec. 3911.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.102. Water District Powers

Sec. 3911.102.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.103. Road District Powers; Exception

Sec. 3911.103.  ROAD DISTRICT POWERS; EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
(b)  The district may exercise any power granted by this chapter and by Chapter 441, Transportation Code, without regard to any provision or requirement of, or procedure or maintenance tax rate limitation prescribed by, Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.104. Public Improvement District Powers

Sec. 3911.104.  PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, to a municipality or county.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.105. Municipal Management District Powers

Sec. 3911.105.  MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.106. Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 3911.106.  RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The district may adopt rules:
(1)  to administer or operate the district; or
(2)  for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities.
(b)  The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.107. Notice of Name Change

Sec. 3911.107.  NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE.  The board shall give written notice of any name change to the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.108. Terms of Employment; Compensation

Sec. 3911.108.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.  The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3911.109. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3911.109.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.151. Board Determination Required

Sec. 3911.151.  BOARD DETERMINATION REQUIRED.  The district may not undertake an improvement project or service unless the board determines the project or service:
(1)  is necessary to accomplish a public purpose of the district; and
(2)  complies with the development agreement or the parties to the development agreement agree to the project or service, in writing.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.152. City Requirements

Sec. 3911.152.  CITY REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  An improvement project must comply with any applicable city construction codes and construction ordinances.
(b)  The district may not provide, conduct, or authorize any improvement project on the city streets, highways, rights-of-way, or easements without the consent of the governing body of the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.153. Additional City Powers Regarding Improvement Projects

Sec. 3911.153.  ADDITIONAL CITY POWERS REGARDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  (a)  Unless the district and the city agree otherwise, the city may:
(1)  by ordinance, order, or resolution require that title to all or any portion of an improvement project vest in the city; or
(2)  by ordinance, order, or resolution or other directive authorize the district to own, encumber, maintain, and operate an improvement project or convey the project to the city at a later date.
(b)  The district shall immediately comply with any city ordinance, order, or resolution adopted under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.154. Lake

Sec. 3911.154.  LAKE.  For the purposes of this subchapter, planning, design, construction, improvement, or maintenance of a lake includes work done for drainage, reclamation, or recreation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.155. Water; Exception

Sec. 3911.155.  WATER; EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), an improvement project may include a supply and distribution facility or system to provide potable and nonpotable water to the residents and businesses of the district, including a wastewater collection facility.
(b)  The district may not engage in the business of wholesale or retail sale of potable water or the wholesale or retail collection and treatment of wastewater.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.156. Roads

Sec. 3911.156.  ROADS.  An improvement project may include a paved, macadamized, or graveled road or street inside and outside the district, to the full extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.157. Storm Water

Sec. 3911.157.  STORM WATER.  An improvement project may include protection and improvement of the quality of storm water that flows through the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.158. Parking or Heliport

Sec. 3911.158.  PARKING OR HELIPORT.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of an off-street parking facility or heliport.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.159. Education and Culture

Sec. 3911.159.  EDUCATION AND CULTURE.  An improvement project may include the planning and acquisition of:
(1)  public art and sculpture and related exhibits and facilities; or
(2)  an educational facility and a cultural exhibit or facility.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.160. Convention Center

Sec. 3911.160.  CONVENTION CENTER.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:
(1)  a conference, convention, or exhibition;
(2)  a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;
(3)  a civic, community, or institutional event; or
(4)  an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.161. Demolition

Sec. 3911.161.  DEMOLITION.  An improvement project may include the removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.162. Mitigation of Environmental Effects

Sec. 3911.162.  MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.  An improvement project may include the acquisition and improvement of land or other property for the mitigation of the environmental effects of an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.163. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 3911.163.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  An improvement project may include the acquisition of property or an interest in property in connection with an improvement project, including a project authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.164. Special or Supplemental Services

Sec. 3911.164.  SPECIAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES.  An improvement project may include a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or an area adjacent to the district or for the protection of public health and safety in or adjacent to the district, including:
(1)  tourism;
(2)  fire protection or emergency medical services; and
(3)  educational improvements, enhancements, and services.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.165. Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Sec. 3911.165.  MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of:
(1)  highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement;
(2)  a hiking and cycling path or trail;
(3)  a pedestrian walkway; or
(4)  a garden, recreational facility, community activity center, dock, wharf, sports facility, open space, scenic area, or related exhibit or preserve.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3911.166. Similar Improvement Projects

Sec. 3911.166.  SIMILAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  An improvement project may include a public improvement, facility, or service similar to a project described by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.201. General Contract Powers

Sec. 3911.201.  GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS.  The district may contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.202. Contract Terms

Sec. 3911.202.  CONTRACT TERMS.  A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including an obligation to issue a negotiable or nonnegotiable note or warrant payable to the city, the county, or any other person.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.203. Reimbursement of Costs

Sec. 3911.203.  REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.  The district may contract with any person for the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.204. Contract for Improvement Project

Sec. 3911.204.  CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  (a)  The district may contract with any person for the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project.
(b)  The district may apply for and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.205. No Further Contract Authorization Required

Sec. 3911.205.  NO FURTHER CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED.  Except as provided by Section 3911.206, any person, including the city, may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter without further statutory or other authorization.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3911.206. City Approval of Certain Contracts

Sec. 3911.206.  CITY APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  A contract payable from ad valorem taxes for a period longer than one year must be approved by the governing body of the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3911.251. Development Agreement Required to Borrow Money or Impose Taxes or Assessments, Including Bonds

Sec. 3911.251.  DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO BORROW MONEY OR IMPOSE TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING BONDS.  Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes or assessments, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:
(1)  the development and operation of the district; and
(2)  the financing of improvement projects.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3911 - Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3911.252. Borrowing Money

Sec. 3911.252.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for a district purpose.  The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from any combination of ad valorem taxes, assessments, or any other district revenue.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (H.B. 3852), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.