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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter F. Economic Development Zones › Section 3846.265. Development Zone Property Tax

Sec. 3846.265.  DEVELOPMENT ZONE PROPERTY TAX.  (a)  If approved at an election by a majority of the voters in the development zone voting in an election held for that purpose, the governing body may authorize a tax on all taxable property in a development zone created wholly or partly in the boundaries of East Montgomery County Utility District No. 5, 6, or 7, or Valley Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 at a rate not to exceed 10 cents on each $100 valuation as determined by the Montgomery County Appraisal District.
(b)  The election may be held in conjunction with the confirmation election held under Section 3846.257.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.036, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter G. Community Venues › Section 3846.301. Venue Projects Authorized

Sec. 3846.301.  VENUE PROJECTS AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The district by resolution may provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, or renovation of a venue project.
(b)  The resolution must designate each venue project and each method of financing authorized by this chapter that the district intends to use to finance a project.  A resolution may designate more than one method of financing.
(c)  The district may contract with a public or private person to plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate a venue project.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.037, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter G. Community Venues › Section 3846.302. Venue Project Fund

Sec. 3846.302.  VENUE PROJECT FUND.  (a)  The district shall establish by resolution a fund known as the community venue project fund.  The district shall establish separate accounts in the fund for the various revenue sources.
(b)  The district shall deposit into the community venue project fund:
(1)  the proceeds of any tax imposed by the district under Subchapters H and I;
(2)  all revenue from the sale of bonds or other obligations by the district under this chapter; and
(3)  any other money required by law to be deposited in the fund.
(c)  The district may use money in the community venue project fund to:
(1)  reimburse or pay the costs of planning, acquiring, establishing, developing, constructing, or renovating one or more venue projects in the district;
(2)  pay the principal of, interest on, and other costs relating to bonds or other obligations issued by the district to refund bonds, notes, or other obligations;
(3)  pay the costs of operating or maintaining one or more venue projects; or
(4)  pay the administrative costs of the district associated with the operation and administration of one or more venue projects.
(d)  Money deposited into the community venue project fund is the property of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.037, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter G. Community Venues › Section 3846.303. Bonds and Other Obligations for Venue Projects

Sec. 3846.303.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR VENUE PROJECTS.  The district may issue bonds, including revenue bonds and refunding bonds, or other obligations to pay the costs of the venue project.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.037, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter H. Event Admissions Tax › Section 3846.351. Event Admissions Tax Authorized

Sec. 3846.351.  EVENT ADMISSIONS TAX AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The district by order may impose a tax on each ticket sold as admission to an event held at a venue project in the district for which the district has issued bonds or undertaken a contractual obligation to reimburse costs expended to plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate the venue project.
(b)  The district may not impose the tax for admission to an event at a venue that is not a community venue project or for which the district has not issued bonds or entered into a contractual obligation to reimburse costs expended to plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate the venue project.
(c)  The district may impose the tax only if a venue project is or will be located in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.038, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter H. Event Admissions Tax › Section 3846.352. Event Admissions Tax Rate

Sec. 3846.352.  EVENT ADMISSIONS TAX RATE.  (a)  The tax authorized by this subchapter is imposed at the tax rate on each ticket sold as admission to an event held at a venue.
(b)  The amount of the tax may be imposed at any uniform percentage not to exceed 10 percent of the price of the ticket sold as admission to an event held at a venue.
(c)  The district by order may increase, repeal, or decrease the rate of the tax.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.038, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter H. Event Admissions Tax › Section 3846.353. Collection of Event Admissions Tax

Sec. 3846.353.  COLLECTION OF EVENT ADMISSIONS TAX.  (a)  The district by order may require the owner or lessee of a venue project in the district to collect a tax imposed under this subchapter for the benefit of the district.
(b)  An owner or lessee required to collect the tax shall add the tax to the admissions price, and the tax is a part of the admissions price, a debt owed to the owner or lessee of a venue project by the person admitted, and recoverable at law in the same manner as the admissions price.
(c)  A person required to collect the tax shall report and send the taxes to the district as provided by the district.
(d)  The district by order may prescribe penalties, including interest charges, for failure to keep records required by the district, to report when required, or to pay the tax when due.  The district may bring suit against a person who fails to collect the tax and to pay it over to the district as required.
(e)  The district by order may permit a person who is required to collect the tax to retain a percentage of the amount collected and required to be reported as reimbursement to the person for the costs of collecting the tax.  The district may provide that the person may retain the amount only if the person pays the tax and files reports as required by the district.
(f)  The tax is not an occupation tax imposed on the owner or lessee of the venue project.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.038, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter H. Event Admissions Tax › Section 3846.354. Effective Date and Ending Date of Event Admissions Tax

Sec. 3846.354.  EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF EVENT ADMISSIONS TAX.  (a)  A tax imposed under this subchapter or a change in the rate of the tax takes effect on the date prescribed by the order imposing the tax or changing the rate.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district may impose the tax only if the district issues bonds or enters into a contractual obligation under Subchapter G.
(c)  The district may continue to impose the tax after any financial obligations have been fulfilled if the tax revenue is used as authorized by Section 3846.004(e) or 3846.302(c).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.038, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter I. Event Parking Tax › Section 3846.401. Event Parking Tax Authorized

Sec. 3846.401.  EVENT PARKING TAX AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The district by order may impose a tax on each motor vehicle parking in a parking facility of a community venue project.
(b)  The district may impose the tax during any time the parking facility is being used.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.039, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter I. Event Parking Tax › Section 3846.402. Event Parking Tax Rate

Sec. 3846.402.  EVENT PARKING TAX RATE.  (a)  The district by order may provide that the tax authorized by this subchapter is imposed at a flat amount on each parked motor vehicle or is imposed as a percentage of the amount charged for event parking by the owner or lessee of the parking facility.
(b)  Regardless of the method of imposition, the amount of the tax may not exceed the amount allowed by Section 334.202(b), Local Government Code.
(c)  The district by order may increase, repeal, or decrease the rate of the tax.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.039, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter I. Event Parking Tax › Section 3846.403. Collection of Event Parking Tax

Sec. 3846.403.  COLLECTION OF EVENT PARKING TAX.  (a)  The district by order may require the owner or lessee of a parking facility to collect a tax imposed under this subchapter for the benefit of the district.
(b)  An owner or lessee required to collect the tax shall add the tax to the parking charge, and the tax is a part of the parking charge, a debt owed to the parking facility owner or lessee by the person parking, and recoverable at law in the same manner as the parking charge.
(c)  A person required to collect the tax shall report and send the taxes to the district as provided by the district.
(d)  The district by order may prescribe penalties, including interest charges, for failure to keep records required by the district, to report when required, or to pay the tax when due.  The district may bring suit against a person who fails to collect the tax and to pay it over to the district as required.
(e)  The district by order may permit a person who is required to collect the tax to retain a percentage of the amount collected and required to be reported as reimbursement to the person for the costs of collecting the tax.  The district may provide that the person may retain the amount only if the person pays the tax and files reports as required by the district.
(f)  The tax is not an occupation tax imposed on the owner or lessee of the parking facility.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.039, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter I. Event Parking Tax › Section 3846.404. Effective Date and Ending Date of Event Parking Tax

Sec. 3846.404.  EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF EVENT PARKING TAX.  (a)  A tax imposed under this subchapter or a change in the rate of the tax takes effect on the date prescribed by the order imposing the tax or changing the rate.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district may impose the tax only if the district issues bonds or enters into other contractual obligations under Subchapter G.
(c)  The district may continue to impose the tax after any financial obligations have been fulfilled if the tax revenue is used as authorized by Section 3846.004(e) or 3846.302(c).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.039, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.451. Definition

Sec. 3846.451.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "hotel" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.452. Applicability of Certain Tax Code Provisions

Sec. 3846.452.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.  (a)  Chapter 352, Tax Code, governs a hotel occupancy tax authorized by this subchapter, including the collection of the tax.
(b)  For purposes of this subchapter, a reference:
(1)  in Subchapter B, Chapter 351, Tax Code, to a municipality is a reference to the district and a reference to the municipality's officers or governing body is a reference to the board; and
(2)  in Subchapter A or B, Chapter 352, Tax Code, to a county is a reference to the district and a reference to the county's officers or governing body is a reference to the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.453. Hotel Occupancy Tax Authorized

Sec. 3846.453.  HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX AUTHORIZED.  The board by order may impose, repeal, increase, or decrease the rate of a tax on a person who, under a lease, concession, permit, right of access, license, contract, or agreement, pays for the use or possession or for the right to the use or possession of a room that:
(1)  is in a hotel located wholly or partly in the district;
(2)  costs $2 or more each day; and
(3)  is ordinarily used for sleeping.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.454. Limitation on Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate

Sec. 3846.454.  LIMITATION ON HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX RATE.  The tax rate may not exceed the maximum rate allowed under Section 352.003, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.455. Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3846.455.  USE OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  (a)  The district may use the proceeds from a hotel occupancy tax imposed under this subchapter for any district purpose and for any purpose described by Section 351.101 or 352.1015, Tax Code, to the extent the board considers appropriate.
(b)  During each interval of three calendar years following the date on which the tax is initially collected, the board may not apply an annual average of more than 10 percent of the amount of tax collected, excluding any interest earnings or investment profits and after a deduction for the costs of imposing and collecting the taxes, for the administrative expenses of the district or a district purpose other than the costs of:
(1)  advertising and promoting tourism;
(2)  business development and commerce, including the costs of planning, designing, constructing, acquiring, leasing, financing, owning, operating, maintaining, managing, improving, repairing, rehabilitating, or reconstructing improvement projects for:
(A)  conferences, conventions, and exhibitions;
(B)  manufacturer, consumer, or trade shows; and
(C)  civic, community, or institutional events;
(3)  encouraging and promoting the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and related fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic arts and crafts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms;
(4)  historical restoration and preservation projects; and
(5)  activities, advertising, solicitations, and promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3846 - East Montgomery County Improvement District › Subchapter J. Hotel Occupancy Tax › Section 3846.456. Exemption From Hotel Occupancy Tax

Sec. 3846.456.  EXEMPTION FROM HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.  This subchapter does not apply to a hotel located wholly or partly in the city of Splendora as the boundaries of that city existed on April 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.040, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.001. Definitions

Sec. 3847.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Airline Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.002. Airline Improvement District

Sec. 3847.002.  AIRLINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  The Airline Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3847.003.  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.
(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 Harris 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 or to release the county from the obligations of the county to provide services to that area.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county services provided in the area in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3847.004.  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:
(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and
(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.
(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; 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.005. District Territory

Sec. 3847.005.  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:
(1)  Section 3847.006;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  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 or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for a purpose 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.006. Annexation of Certain Territory by Governing Body of Municipality

Sec. 3847.006.  ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY BY GOVERNING BODY OF MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  If territory in the City of Houston's limit or extraterritorial jurisdiction is included in the district, the city's governing body may remove that territory from the district if the district does not have any bonded indebtedness.
(b)  To remove the territory, the governing body of the City of Houston must notify the board secretary in writing that the territory is excluded from the district's territory.
(c)  If a municipality annexes territory that is in its extraterritorial jurisdiction and included in the district, the governing body of the municipality shall notify the board secretary in writing that the annexed territory is excluded from the district's territory.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3847.007.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3847.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3847.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3847.051. Board of Directors; Terms

Sec. 3847.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS;  TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine voting directors who serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(b)  Two voting directors must reside in the district.
(c)  The board by resolution may change the number of voting directors on the board, but only if the board determines that the change is in the best interest of the district, subject to Section 375.061, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3847.052. Appointment and Removal of Directors

Sec. 3847.052.  APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.  Sections 375.064 and 375.065, Local Government Code, govern the appointment and removal of voting directors, except that for purposes of this chapter references in those sections to the governing body of the municipality mean the commissioners court of Harris County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3847.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3847.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3847.054. Quorum

Sec. 3847.054.  QUORUM.  (a)  Section 375.071, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
(b)  One-half of the board constitutes a quorum.
(c)  Except as provided by Section 3847.152, a concurrence of a majority of a quorum is required for any official district action.
(d)  Nonvoting directors are not counted for the purposes of establishing a board quorum.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.101. Exercise of Powers of Development Corporation

Sec. 3847.101.  EXERCISE OF POWERS OF DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  The district may exercise the powers of a corporation created under Chapter 505, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.65, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3847.102.  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 for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under 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, for the same term as, and on the same conditions as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.103. Contract With Political Subdivision

Sec. 3847.103.  CONTRACT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  Harris County, the City of Houston, or another political subdivision of this state, without further authorization, may contract with the district to implement a project of the district or assist the district in providing a service authorized under this chapter.  A contract under this section may:
(1)  be for a period on which the parties agree;
(2)  include terms on which the parties agree;
(3)  be payable from taxes or any other source of revenue that may be available for that project or service;  and
(4)  provide terms under which taxes or other revenue collected at a district project or from a person using or purchasing a commodity or service at a district project may be paid or rebated to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.104. Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement

Sec. 3847.104.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with Harris County or the City of Houston for the county or the city to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.105. Approval by City of Houston

Sec. 3847.105.  APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston's governing body:
(1)  for the issuance of a bond for each improvement project;
(2)  of the plans and specifications of the improvement project financed by the bond;  and
(3)  of the plans and specifications of any district improvement project related to the use of land owned by Harris County, an easement granted by Harris County, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(b)  If the district obtains the approval of the City of Houston's governing body of a capital improvements budget for a period not to exceed five years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the budget without further approval from the City of Houston.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.106. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3847.106.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.  The district may join and pay dues to an organization that:
(1)  enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(2)  performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3847.107. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 3847.107.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3847.151.  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 the district's money.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.152. Board Vote Required to Authorize Taxes, Assessments, Impact Fees, or Bonds

Sec. 3847.152.  BOARD VOTE REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, IMPACT FEES, OR BONDS.  (a)  A majority vote of the directors serving is required to authorize the imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee.
(b)  The written consent of at least two-thirds of all voting directors is required to authorize the issuance of a bond.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.153. Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3847.153.  MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3847.157, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.154. Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 3847.154.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.  Revenue from the tax may be used for any purpose for which ad valorem tax revenue of the district may be used.
(b)  The district may not adopt a sales and use tax if as a result of the adoption of the tax the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district.
(c)  If the voters of the district approve the adoption of the tax at an election held on the same election date on which another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions of this state having territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under this chapter has no effect.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.155. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3847.155.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter.
(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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.156. Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3847.156.  PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment under Chapter 375, Local Government Code, on a residential property, including a multiunit residential property, or a condominium.
(b)  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code; or
(2)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.157. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3847.157.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the elections required under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district must hold an election in the manner provided by that subchapter to obtain voter approval before the district may:
(1)  impose a maintenance tax; or
(2)  issue a bond payable from ad valorem taxes or assessments.
(b)  The board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3847.158. Municipality Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3847.158.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3847 - Airline Improvement District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3847.201. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3847.201.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.  (a)  The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt.  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
(b)  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 572 (H.B. 1458), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3848 - Harris County Improvement District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3848.001. Definitions

Sec. 3848.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 8.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3848 - Harris County Improvement District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3848.002. Harris County Improvement District No

Sec. 3848.002.  HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 8.  The Harris County Improvement District No. 8 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3848 - Harris County Improvement District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3848.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3848.003.  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 Harris County, the City of Houston, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris 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 transportation, parking, housing, recreation, the arts, safety, scenic beauty, and the public welfare in the area of the district.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County or the City of Houston from providing the level of services provided as of September 1, 2007, to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3848 - Harris County Improvement District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3848.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3848.004.  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 district will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of district residents and the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a residential neighborhood and a commercially viable area; 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.
(d)  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.
(e)  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3848 - Harris County Improvement District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3848.005. District Territory

Sec. 3848.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1315 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.