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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3864.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3864.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  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.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3864.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3864.007.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3864.008. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3864.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3864.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3864.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(b)  The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 15 voting directors.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3864.052. Appointment of Voting Directors

Sec. 3864.052.  APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3864.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3864.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3864.054. Quorum

Sec. 3864.054.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3864.055. Compensation

Sec. 3864.055.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3864.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3864.102.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3864.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3864.104.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION.  (a)  The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.
(b)  The nonprofit corporation:
(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and
(2)  may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.
(c)  The board shall 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3864.105.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3864.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3864.107.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3864.108.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.
(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:
(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and
(2)  provide district personnel and services.
(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:
(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and
(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.109. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3864.109.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.
(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.
(c)  The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.110. Annexation or Exclusion of Land

Sec. 3864.110.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.111. Navigation District Powers

Sec. 3864.111.  NAVIGATION DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers provided by the general law of this state applicable to navigation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 60 and 62, Water Code.
(b)  The district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, improve, or extend, inside and outside the district, a canal, waterway, bulkhead, dock, or other improvement or facility necessary or convenient to accomplish the navigation purposes of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.112. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3864.112.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code, with a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.113. Rail Facilities

Sec. 3864.113.  RAIL FACILITIES.  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, finance, and operate rail facilities and improvements in aid of those facilities.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3864.114. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3864.114.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.151. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3864.151.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.152. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3864.152.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.153. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3864.153.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.154. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3864.154.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.155. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3864.155.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of notice.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.156. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3864.156.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.157. Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3864.157.  RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3864.158. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3864.158.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.  Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3864.201.  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 3864.203.
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3864.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3864.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district;
(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or
(3)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3864.203.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3864.204.  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.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3864.205.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3864.206. Taxes for Rail Facilities and Improvements

Sec. 3864.206.  TAXES FOR RAIL FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  Under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, the district may impose taxes in accordance with this subchapter for the construction and maintenance of rail facilities and improvements.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3864.251. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3864.251.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3864.252. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3864.252.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3864.251, the board shall call and hold an election in the defined area or within the boundaries of the designated property only.
(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3864.253. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3864.253.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.
(b)  The board's order is not subject to judicial review except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3864.254. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3864.254.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3864.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3864.255. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3864.255.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3864.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3864 - Jefferson County Management District No. 1 › Subchapter G. Municipal Annexation and Dissolution › Section 3864.301. Municipal Annexation; Dissolution

Sec. 3864.301.  MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION; DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The district is a "water or sewer district" under Section 43.071, Local Government Code.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
(c)  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the dissolution of the district by a municipality.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 2296), 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 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3865.001. Definitions

Sec. 3865.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Aliana Management District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3865.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3865.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3865.003. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 3865.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.
(c)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal management district as provided by general law and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(d)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:
(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and
(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.
(e)  The district will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and
(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.
(f)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(g)  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3865.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3865.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made 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 a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3865.005. County Consent Required

Sec. 3865.005.  COUNTY CONSENT REQUIRED.  The district may not take any action until the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County consents by resolution to the creation of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3865.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3865.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 3865.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  The initial and each succeeding board of directors shall recommend to the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court persons to serve on the succeeding board.
(d)  After reviewing the recommendations, the commissioners court shall approve or disapprove the directors recommended by the board.
(e)  If the commissioners court is not satisfied with the recommendations submitted by the board, the board, on the request of the commissioners court, shall submit additional recommendations.
(f)  Board members may serve successive terms.
(g)  If a court finds any provision of Subsections (c)-(f) to be invalid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the board from recommendations submitted by the preceding board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3865.052. Qualifications

Sec. 3865.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3865.053. Initial Directors

Sec. 3865.053.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of:
(1)  Jeff Gilman;
(2)  Charles D. Marcucci;
(3)  Charles H. Weiss;
(4)  Hillary Burke; and
(5)  Greg Valikonis.
(b)  The initial directors shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve two-year terms and which three shall serve four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3865.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 3865.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $7,200.
(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. 627 (H.B. 4289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3865.101.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.102. Municipal Management District Powers and Duties

Sec. 3865.102.  MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applicable to municipal management districts created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, except the district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a turnpike or toll road.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.103. Exercise of Powers of Development Corporation

Sec. 3865.103.  EXERCISE OF POWERS OF DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  The district may exercise the powers of a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.104. Sports Venue

Sec. 3865.104.  SPORTS VENUE.  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate a sports venue, including an arena, coliseum, stadium, or other type of area or facility used for one or more professional or amateur sports or athletics events.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.105. Economic Development

Sec. 3865.105.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:
(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000; and
(2)  Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to any municipality, except the district may not create the programs or exercise the powers provided by Subchapter E of that chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3865.106. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3865.106.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3865.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3865.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxation.
(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)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3865.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3865.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 3865.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3865.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3865.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may make payments under a contract from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3865 - Aliana Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3865.154. Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3865.154.  HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  The district may impose a hotel occupancy tax in the manner provided in Section 351.002, Tax Code.  A tax imposed under this section may not exceed the maximum rate provided in Section 351.003(a), Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 1295), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2009.