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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3906.258. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3906.258.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  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 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; and
(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.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3906.259. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3906.259.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, regardless of the district's size, 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3906.260. Notice of Tax

Sec. 3906.260.  NOTICE OF TAX.  The district shall file notice of a tax imposed with the county clerk of Cameron County and post the notice on the district's Internet website.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.301. District as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Sec. 3906.301.  DISTRICT AS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE.  Without further authorization or procedural requirement, the district is a tax increment reinvestment zone under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.302. Board; Powers

Sec. 3906.302.  BOARD; POWERS.  (a)  The district's board is the board of directors of the tax increment reinvestment zone.
(b)  The district's board has the powers of the board of directors of a tax increment reinvestment zone granted under Chapter 311, Tax Code, including:
(1)  the powers granted to a municipality under Section 311.008, Tax Code, subject to the limitations in Section 311.010, Tax Code; and
(2)  the power under Section 311.010(c), Tax Code, to restrict the use of property in the zone under Chapter 211, Local Government Code.
(c)  Section 311.009, Tax Code, does not apply to the tax increment reinvestment zone board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.303. Base Year Value

Sec. 3906.303.  BASE YEAR VALUE.  The base year value of the district, for tax increment financing purposes, is the value as of January 1, 2011, of all taxable real property in the district as shown on the certified tax rolls of the central appraisal district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.304. Interlocal Agreements Allowed

Sec. 3906.304.  INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS ALLOWED.  The district and an overlapping taxing unit may enter into an interlocal agreement for the payment of all or a portion of the tax increment of the unit to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.305. Use of Money

Sec. 3906.305.  USE OF MONEY.  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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.306. City Consent; Duration

Sec. 3906.306.  CITY CONSENT; DURATION.  The city may, in its consent to the creation of the district, determine the portion of tax increment to be paid to the district and the initial duration of the tax increment reinvestment zone.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone › Section 3906.307. Restrictions on Area Not Applicable

Sec. 3906.307.  RESTRICTIONS ON AREA NOT APPLICABLE.  The area of the district that is a tax increment reinvestment zone is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 3906.351. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3906.351.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.  (a)  The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter M, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, except that Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
(b)  The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt.
(c)  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its debts.  The dissolution is effective when all debts have been discharged.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 3906.352. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3906.352.  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 shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.
(b)  The city shall have and 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. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3906 - Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter G. Dissolution › Section 3906.353. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3906.353.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  If the city dissolves the district:
(1)  the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue; and
(2)  the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1269 (S.B. 1922), 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 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.001. Definitions

Sec. 3908.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of College Station.
(3)  "County" means Brazos County.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Rock Prairie Management District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3908.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3908.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3908.004.  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; and
(3)  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 community and business center;
(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; and
(4)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.
(e)  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.
(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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3908.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3908.006.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3908.007.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3908.008. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3908.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3908.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3908.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of 11 voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with 5 or 6 directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(b)  The city by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board if the governing body of the city determines that the change is in the best interest of the district.  The board may not consist of fewer than 7 or more than 15 voting directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3908.052. Appointment of Voting Directors

Sec. 3908.052.  APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.  The mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint voting directors.  A person is appointed if a majority of those members and the mayor vote to appoint that person.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3908.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3908.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3908.054. Quorum

Sec. 3908.054.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3908.101.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3908.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3908.103.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3908.104.  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 select directors from the board to serve as the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation.  The board may appoint one or more persons who are not directors to the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation if the governing body of the city determines that the appointment is in the best interest of the district.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3908.105.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3908.106.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3908.107.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3908.108.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.109. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3908.109.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.110. Annexation of Land

Sec. 3908.110.  ANNEXATION OF LAND.  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.111. Approval by City

Sec. 3908.111.  APPROVAL BY CITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for:
(1)  the issuance of bonds;
(2)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and
(3)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(c)  If the district obtains the approval of the city of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed 10 years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the city.
(d)  The governing body of the city:
(1)  is not required to adopt a resolution or ordinance to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a); and
(2)  may establish an administrative process to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a) without the involvement of the governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3908.112. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3908.112.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3908.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3908.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3908.153.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.
(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3908.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.
(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.155. Exemptions

Sec. 3908.155.  EXEMPTIONS.  Section 375.162, Local Government Code, does not apply to an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code, operating in the district.  The organization is not exempt from paying a district assessment.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.156. Assessment Abatement

Sec. 3908.156.  ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of an assessment on property in the zones.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3908.157. No Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 3908.157.  NO AD VALOREM TAX.  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 3908.201. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3908.201.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.
(b)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3908 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 3908.202. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3908.202.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1115 (H.B. 3875), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.001. Definitions

Sec. 3909.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of College Station.
(3)  "County" means Brazos County.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Rock Prairie Management District No. 2.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3909.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3909.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3909.004.  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; and
(3)  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 community and business center;
(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; and
(4)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.
(e)  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.
(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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 3909.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3909.006.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3909.007.  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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3909.008. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3909.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3909.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3909.051.  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 and the change is approved by the city.  The board may not consist of fewer than 5 or more than 15 voting directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3909.052. Recommendations for Succeeding Board

Sec. 3909.052.  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCEEDING BOARD.  (a)  Each board of directors, including the initial board, shall recommend to the governing body of the city persons to serve on the succeeding board.
(b)  The governing body of the city shall review the recommendations and approve or disapprove the directors recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body and the mayor vote to appoint that person.
(c)  If the governing body of the city is not satisfied with the recommendations submitted by the board and does not vote to approve the recommended board members, the board, on the request of the governing body, shall submit to the governing body additional recommendations. If, after the second submission of recommendations, the governing body does not vote to approve the additional recommendations of the board, the governing body may appoint persons who were not recommended to serve on the succeeding board.
(d)  Board members may serve successive terms.
(e)  If a provision of Subsections (a)-(d) is found to be invalid, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the board from recommendations submitted by the then-current board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3909 - Rock Prairie Management District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3909.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3909.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 3874), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.