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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3935.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3935.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3935.054. Quorum

Sec. 3935.054.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:
(1)  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;
(2)  a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or
(3)  a nonvoting director.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3935.055. Compensation

Sec. 3935.055.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.  Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3935.056. Initial Voting Directors on Conversion to Management District

Sec. 3935.056.  INITIAL VOTING DIRECTORS ON CONVERSION TO MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.  (a)  On the conversion of the district to a management district, the initial board consists of the following directors:
Pos. No.
Name of Director
1.
Kenneth Berger
2.
Orville Wient
3.
Robert C. Hargarther
4.
Donald P. Cox
5.
Nick Alexander Jr.
(b)  Of the initial directors, the terms of directors appointed for positions one through three expire May 14, 2016, and the terms of directors appointed for positions four and five expire May 12, 2018.
(c)  Sections 3935.051 and 3935.052 do not apply to the appointment or terms of directors appointed under Subsection (a).  A director appointed to succeed a director appointed under Subsection (a) serves until May 1 of the appropriate year.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3935.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes described by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3935.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.103. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 3935.103.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.104. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3935.104.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.105. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3935.105.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.
(b)  The nonprofit corporation:
(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and
(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.
(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.  The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.106. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3935.106.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.107. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3935.107.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.108. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3935.108.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.109. Economic Development

Sec. 3935.109.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.
(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:
(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and
(2)  provide district personnel and services.
(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:
(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and
(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.110. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3935.110.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.
(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.
(c)  The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.111. Annexation of Land

Sec. 3935.111.  ANNEXATION OF LAND.  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3935.112. Approval by City

Sec. 3935.112.  APPROVAL BY CITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for:
(1)  the issuance of bonds;
(2)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and
(3)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(c)  If the district obtains the approval of the city's governing body of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed 10 years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the city.
(d)  The governing body of the city:
(1)  is not required to adopt a resolution or ordinance to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a); and
(2)  may establish an administrative process to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a) without the involvement of the governing body.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3935.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3935.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3935.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3935.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3935.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3935.153.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.
(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3935.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3935.154.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3935.155. Tax and Assessment Abatement

Sec. 3935.155.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of district taxes or assessments on property in the zones.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3935.201.  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 3935.203.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3935.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with that section 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3935.203.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3935.204.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3935.205.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3935 - Katy Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3935.206. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3935.206.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4180), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.001. Definitions

Sec. 3936.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Houston.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the East Lake Houston Management District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3936.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3936.003.  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.
(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3936.004.  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 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)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and
(4)  providing quality residential housing.
(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, removing graffiti from, 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.005. District Territory

Sec. 3936.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 3 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 issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3936.006.  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;
(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or
(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local 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.
(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3936.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3936.008. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3936.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3936.051.  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 June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.052. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City

Sec. 3936.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.  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 district;
(2)  an owner of property in the district;
(3)  an owner of stock or a partnership or membership interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a direct or indirect interest in property in the district;
(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust, or a trustee in a trust, that directly or indirectly owns property in the district;
(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4); or
(6)  an initial director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.053. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3936.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3936.054.  VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3936.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  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.
(b)  A director shall file a copy of the director's oath or affirmation with the secretary of the city.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.056. Quorum

Sec. 3936.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.057. Officers

Sec. 3936.057.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.  The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.058. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3936.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.
(b)  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.059. Liability Insurance

Sec. 3936.059.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.060. No Executive Committee

Sec. 3936.060.  NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3936.061. Board Meetings

Sec. 3936.061.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3936.101.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3936.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.103. Location of Improvement Project

Sec. 3936.103.  LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  An improvement project described by Section 3936.102 may be located:
(1)  in the district; or
(2)  in an area outside but adjacent to the district if the project is for the purpose of extending a public infrastructure improvement beyond the district's boundaries to a logical terminus.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.104. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3936.104.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.105. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3936.105.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.
(b)  The nonprofit corporation:
(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and
(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.
(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.  The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.106. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3936.106.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.107. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3936.107.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the city or a county, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.108. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3936.108.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.109. Economic Development

Sec. 3936.109.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.
(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:
(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and
(2)  provide district personnel and services.
(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:
(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and
(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.110. Certain Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 3936.110.  CERTAIN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district does not have the powers granted to a municipal utility district by Subchapter D, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.111. Concurrence on Additional Powers

Sec. 3936.111.  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 resolution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3936.112. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3936.112.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3936.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3936.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3936 - East Lake Houston Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3936.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3936.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3173), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.