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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3904.104.  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. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3904.105.  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. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3904.106.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party, including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3904.107.  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. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.108. Economic Development

Sec. 3904.108.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.
(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:
(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and
(2)  provide district personnel and services.
(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:
(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and
(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.109. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3904.109.  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 necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.110. Annexation or Exclusion of Land

Sec. 3904.110.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.111. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3904.111.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code, with a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3904.112. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3904.112.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3904.151.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3904.152.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3904.153.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.154. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3904.154.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of notice.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.155. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3904.155.  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 part of the district.
(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.156. Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3904.156.  RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to a tax approved by the district voters or a required payment for service provided by the district, including water and sewer services.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.157. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3904.157.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.  Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3904.158. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3904.158.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3904.201.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 3904.203.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
(d)  All or any part of any facilities or improvements that may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be submitted as a single proposition or as several propositions to be voted on at the election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3904.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3904.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district;
(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or
(3)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3904.203.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.204. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds

Sec. 3904.204.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.  Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.205. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3904.205.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3904.206. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 3904.206.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3904.251. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3904.251.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3904.252. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3904.252.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3904.251, the board shall call and hold an election in the defined area or within the boundaries of the designated property only.
(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3904.253. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3904.253.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.
(b)  The board's order is not subject to judicial review.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3904.254. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3904.254.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 3904.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter F. Defined Areas › Section 3904.255. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3904.255.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3904.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3904 - Harris County Improvement District No. 22 › Subchapter G. Municipal Annexation and Dissolution › Section 3904.301. Municipal Annexation; Dissolution

Sec. 3904.301.  MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION; DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The district is a "water or sewer district" under Section 43.071, Local Government Code.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
(c)  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the dissolution of the district by a municipality.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (S.B. 1882), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.001. Definitions

Sec. 3905.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Houston, Texas.
(3)  "County" means Harris County, Texas.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Near Northside Management District.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3905.002.  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. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3905.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city, 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 county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city and county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3905.004.  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, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center; and
(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.
(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.005. District Territory

Sec. 3905.005.  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 3905.107 or other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity; or
(2)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3905.006.  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 the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;
(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or
(3)  an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
(b)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(a), Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3905.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3905.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3905.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3905.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3905.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of nine directors who serve staggered terms of three years, with three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each year.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3905.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3905.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board.  A person is appointed if a majority of the members and the mayor vote to appoint that person.
(b)  A person may not be appointed to the board if the appointment of that person would result in fewer than two-thirds of the directors being residents of the city.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3905.053. Ex Officio Directors

Sec. 3905.053.  EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.  (a)  The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors:
(1)  the directors of the parks and recreation, planning and development, public works, and civic center departments of the city;
(2)  the chief of police of the city;
(3)  the county's general manager of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas; and
(4)  the president of each institution of higher learning located in the district.
(b)  If a department described by Subsection (a) is consolidated, renamed, or changed, the board may appoint a director of the consolidated, renamed, or changed department as a nonvoting ex officio director.  If a department described by Subsection (a) is abolished, the board may appoint a representative of another department of the city that performs duties comparable to those performed by the abolished department.
(c)  The board may appoint the presiding officer of a nonprofit corporation that is actively involved in activities in the district to serve as a nonvoting ex officio director.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3905.054. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 3905.054.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  Except as provided by this section:
(1)  a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and
(2)  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of board members.
(b)  Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.  A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file an affidavit with the board secretary declaring the interest.  Another affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes.
(c)  After the affidavit is filed, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:
(1)  a majority of the directors have a similar interest in the same entity; or
(2)  all other similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.
(d)  A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in a discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that same public entity.
(e)  For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have a substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3905.055. Compensation

Sec. 3905.055.  COMPENSATION.  The district shall compensate a director as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.101. Housing Finance Corporation Powers

Sec. 3905.101.  HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers of a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code.
(b)  The district may exercise the powers to provide housing or residential development projects in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.102. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3905.102.  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. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.103. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3905.103.  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. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.104. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3905.104.  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. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.105. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3905.105.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.106. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3905.106.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.107. Annexation

Sec. 3905.107.  ANNEXATION.  In addition to the authority to annex territory under Subchapter C, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district has the authority to annex territory located in a reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code, if the city's governing body consents to the annexation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.108. Economic Development Program

Sec. 3905.108.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to secure loans and receive grants of public money.
(b)  The district may:
(1)  contract with the federal government, the state, a political subdivision of the state, a nonprofit organization, or any other person for the administration of the program; and
(2)  accept contributions, gifts, or other resources to develop and administer the program.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.109. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 3905.109.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with the city, county, or Houston Independent School District.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.110. Real Property

Sec. 3905.110.  REAL PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may buy, sell, own, or lease real property.
(b)  The district may receive real property as a gift from any person.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.111. Receipt of Surplus Property

Sec. 3905.111.  RECEIPT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.  The district may receive surplus property from a school district that is located in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.112. Project for Educational Opportunity

Sec. 3905.112.  PROJECT FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.  The district may own, lease, operate or manage a project to improve educational opportunities in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3905.113. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3905.113.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3905.151. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements

Sec. 3905.151.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or an improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is filed with the board.
(b)  The petition must be signed by:
(1)  the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county; or
(2)  at least 25 owners of land in the district, if more than 25 persons own property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3905.152. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3905.152.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3905.153. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3905.153.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property of a person that provides to the public gas, electricity, telephone, sewage, or water service.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), 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 3905 - Near Northside Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3905.154. Municipality Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3905.154.  MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (H.B. 3857), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.