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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.157. Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds

Sec. 3896.157.  BOND ISSUANCE PLAN REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUING BONDS.  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.158. Bonds and Other Obligations; Municipal Approval

Sec. 3896.158.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 3896.157 and 3896.161, the district may issue, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.159. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3896.159.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds must mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.160. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3896.160.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose 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; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
(b)  Bonds or other obligations that are secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless the bonds and the imposition of the taxes are approved by:
(1)  a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose; and
(2)  the governing body of the city.
(c)  The district shall hold an election required by this section in the manner provided by Chapter 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.161. Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds

Sec. 3896.161.  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES OR BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS.  Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted interlocal project development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:
(1)  the development and operation of the district; and
(2)  the financing of improvement projects.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3896.162. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3896.162.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3896.201. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3896.201.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  If the city adopts by a two-thirds vote of its governing body an ordinance to dissolve the district, the district is dissolved.
(b)  The district may  not be dissolved until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged.
(c)  The district may not be dissolved until any agreement under Section 3896.161 has been executed and the district's performance under the agreement has been fulfilled, including any right or obligation the district has to reimburse a developer or owner for the costs of improvement projects.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3896.202. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3896.202.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.  (a)  If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city succeeds to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.
(b)  If the district is dissolved, the city has and may exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:
(1)  the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or
(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3896.203. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3896.203.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  The district may not be dissolved by the city unless the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness payable from assessments or other district revenue.
(b)  If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.001. Definitions

Sec. 3897.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Timber Springs Municipal Management District.
(4)  "Improvement project" means a project authorized by Subchapter C-1.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3897.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3897.003.  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 a municipality in which the district is located and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve a municipality or county in which the district is located from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant municipal and county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3897.004.  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)  providing quality residential housing; and
(4)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce.
(d)  The district will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential community and business center; and
(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.
(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.
(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.005. District Territory

Sec. 3897.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3897.115 or other law.
(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;
(3)  the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, tax, or any other revenue; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3897.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3897.006.  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 by a municipality in which the district is located under Chapter 311, Tax Code;
(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by a municipality in which the district is located under Chapter 312, Tax Code;
(3)  an enterprise zone created by a municipality in which the district is located under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or
(4)  an industrial zone created by a municipality in which the district is located under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.
(b)  If a municipality in which the district is located creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the municipality and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3897.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with two or three directors' terms expiring May 31 of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.052. Election Date

Sec. 3897.052.  ELECTION DATE.  The board shall hold an election for directors on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.053. Eligibility

Sec. 3897.053.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  an owner of real property in the district; or
(2)  an employee of a person described by Subdivision (1).
(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3897.054.  VACANCY.  (a)  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3897.053.
(b)  If there are fewer than three directors, the governing body of the largest municipality in which the district is located shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all board vacancies.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3897.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.056. Officers

Sec. 3897.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3897.057. Compensation of Directors; Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 3897.057.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF 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 a director.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3897.101.  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. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3897.102.  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, including a project described by Subchapter C-1, or under Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3897.103.  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. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3897.104.  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. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3897.105.  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. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3897.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including a county or a city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3897.107.  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. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3897.108.  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 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.109. Water District Powers

Sec. 3897.109.  WATER DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.110. Road District Powers; Exception

Sec. 3897.110.  ROAD DISTRICT POWERS; EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) and Section 3897.117, the district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
(b)  The district may exercise any power granted by this chapter and by Chapter 441, Transportation Code, without regard to any provision or requirement of, or procedure or maintenance tax rate limitation prescribed by, Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.111. Conflict With Municipal Rule, Order, or Ordinance

Sec. 3897.111.  CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL RULE, ORDER, OR ORDINANCE.  To the extent a district rule conflicts with a rule, order, or ordinance of a municipality in which the district is located, the municipal rule, order, or ordinance controls.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.112. Name Change

Sec. 3897.112.  NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to each municipality in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.113. Terms of Employment; Compensation

Sec. 3897.113.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.  The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.114. Use of Roadway, Park, or Other Public Area or Facility of District

Sec. 3897.114.  USE OF ROADWAY, PARK, OR OTHER PUBLIC AREA OR FACILITY OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The board by rule may regulate the private use of a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area or facility in the district.  A rule may provide for the safe and orderly use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas or facilities.
(b)  The board may require a permit for a parade, demonstration, celebration, entertainment event, or similar nongovernmental activity in or on a public roadway, open space, park, sidewalk, or similar public area or facility owned by the district.  The board may charge a fee for the permit application or for public safety or security services for those facilities in an amount the board considers necessary.
(c)  The board may require a permit or franchise agreement with a vendor, concessionaire, exhibitor, or similar private or commercial person or organization for the limited use of the area or facility owned by the district on terms and on payment of a permit or franchise fee the board may impose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.115. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3897.115.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  As provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the board may add territory to the district, subject to Section 54.016, Water Code, or remove territory from the district, except that:
(1)  the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:
(A)  the governing body of the municipality in which the territory is located, as applicable; and
(B)  the owners of the territory being added or removed;
(2)  a reference to a tax in Subchapter J, Chapter 49, or Section 54.016, Water Code, means an ad valorem tax; and
(3)  territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments levied or assessed on the territory are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.116. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3897.116.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3897.117. No Toll Roads

Sec. 3897.117.  NO TOLL ROADS.  The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.151. Municipal Requirements

Sec. 3897.151.  MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)   An improvement project in a municipality must comply with any applicable municipal requirements, including codes and ordinances.
(b)  The district may not provide, conduct, or authorize any improvement project on the municipality's streets, highways, rights-of-way, or easements without the consent of the governing body of that municipality.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.152. Board Determination Required

Sec. 3897.152.  BOARD DETERMINATION REQUIRED.  The district may not undertake an improvement project unless the board determines the project to be necessary to accomplish a public purpose of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.153. Location of Improvement Project

Sec. 3897.153.  LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  An improvement project may be inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.154. Lake

Sec. 3897.154.  LAKE.  For the purposes of this subchapter, planning, design, construction, improvement, or maintenance of a lake includes work done for drainage, reclamation, or recreation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.155. Water

Sec. 3897.155.  WATER.  (a)  An improvement project may include a supply and distribution facility or system to provide potable and nonpotable water to the residents and businesses of the district, including a wastewater collection facility.
(b)  The district may plan, design, construct, improve, maintain, or operate a water or sewer facility under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.156. Roads

Sec. 3897.156.  ROADS.  An improvement project may include a paved, macadamized, or graveled road or street inside and outside the district, to the full extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.157. Storm Water

Sec. 3897.157.  STORM WATER.  An improvement project may include protection and improvement of the quality of storm water that flows through the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.158. Parking or Heliport

Sec. 3897.158.  PARKING OR HELIPORT.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of an off-street parking facility or heliport.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.159. Education and Culture

Sec. 3897.159.  EDUCATION AND CULTURE.  An improvement project may include the planning and acquisition of:
(1)  public art and sculpture and related exhibits and facilities; or
(2)  an educational facility and a cultural exhibit or facility.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.160. Convention Center

Sec. 3897.160.  CONVENTION CENTER.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:
(1)  a conference, convention, or exhibition;
(2)  a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;
(3)  a civic, community, or institutional event; or
(4)  an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.161. Demolition

Sec. 3897.161.  DEMOLITION.  An improvement project may include the removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.162. Mitigation of Environmental Effects

Sec. 3897.162.  MITIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.  An improvement project may include the acquisition and improvement of land or other property for the mitigation of the environmental effects of an improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.163. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 3897.163.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  If the governing body of the municipality where the improvement project is located consents, an improvement project may include the acquisition of property or an interest in property in connection with an improvement project, including a project authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.164. Special or Supplemental Services

Sec. 3897.164.  SPECIAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES.  An improvement project may include a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or an area adjacent to the district or for the protection of public health and safety in or adjacent to the district, including:
(1)  advertising;
(2)  promotion;
(3)  tourism;
(4)  health and sanitation;
(5)  public safety;
(6)  security;
(7)  fire protection or emergency medical services;
(8)  business recruitment;
(9)  development;
(10)  the elimination of traffic congestion; and
(11)  recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.165. Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Sec. 3897.165.  MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE.  An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of:
(1)  landscaping;
(2)  highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement;
(3)  lighting, banners, and signs;
(4)  a street or sidewalk;
(5)  a hiking and cycling path or trail;
(6)  a pedestrian walkway, skywalk, crosswalk, or tunnel;
(7)  a park, lake, garden, recreational facility, community activities center, dock, wharf, sports facility, open space, scenic area, or related exhibit or preserve;
(8)  a fountain, plaza, or pedestrian mall; or
(9)  a drainage or storm water detention improvement.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -1. Improvement Projects › Section 3897.166. Similar Improvement Projects

Sec. 3897.166.  SIMILAR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  An improvement project may include a public improvement, facility, or service similar to a project described by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3897.201. General Contract Powers

Sec. 3897.201.  GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS.  The district may contract with any person, including a municipality or county in which the district is located, to accomplish any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3897.202. Contract Terms

Sec. 3897.202.  CONTRACT TERMS.  (a)  In this section, "note" includes a bond anticipation note.
(b)  A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including an obligation to issue a negotiable or nonnegotiable note or warrant payable to a municipality, a county, or any other person for the payment or reimbursement of any district costs.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3897.203. Reimbursement of Costs

Sec. 3897.203.  REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.  The district may contract with any person for the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), 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 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. -2. Contracts › Section 3897.204. Contract for Improvement Project

Sec. 3897.204.  CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  (a)  The district may contract with any person for the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project.
(b)  The district may apply for and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.