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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3954.052. Initial Directors

Sec. 3954.052.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board consists of:
Pos. No.   Name of Director
1         Murphy Short
2         Johnny Catalano
3         Reid Halverson
4         Riley Standridge
5         Brian Tomich
(b)  Initial directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3954.007; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 3954.007 and the terms of the initial directors have expired, successor initial directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 3954.007; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal rolls for the county may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor initial directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3954.053. Compensation

Sec. 3954.053.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses in the manner provided by Section 49.060, Water Code. Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3954.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3954.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3954.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3954.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity for the provision, design, construction, acquisition, improvement, relocation, operation, maintenance, or financing of an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code.
(b)  An improvement project may be located inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3954.103. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3954.103.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the board may add or remove territory as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The district may add territory as described by Subsection (a) only if the district obtains written consent from:
(1)  the governing body of the city; and
(2)  any public entity that owns facilities for the inter-county transportation of water in the area proposed to be annexed.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3954.104. Eminent Domain

Sec. 3954.104.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner and for the purposes provided by Section 49.222, Water Code, except that the district may not acquire by condemnation a property interest or facility owned or controlled by a public entity.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3954.105. Division of District

Sec. 3954.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 4 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(e)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 3954.007 to confirm the creation of the district.
(f)  An order dividing the district must:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(3)  appoint initial directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.
(g)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
(h)  Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 3954.007.
(i)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
(j)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 3954.008 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3954.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3954.151.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3954.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3954.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, maintain, or operate an improvement project or service authorized by this chapter or Chapter 372 or 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3954.153. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3954.153.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3954.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3954.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.
(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district are:
(1)  a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, special district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  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.
(e)  The district may not impose an assessment on property or facilities owned, controlled, or operated by a public entity.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3954.155. Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3954.155.  RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Sections 375.161 and 375.164, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3954.201. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3954.201.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
(b)  If the improvements financed by an obligation will be conveyed to or operated and maintained by a municipality or retail utility provider pursuant to an agreement between the district and the municipality or retail utility provider entered into before the issuance of the obligation, the obligation may be issued in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
(c)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(d)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district receives from improvement revenue, receives under Section 3954.006(b), or receives from any other source.
(e)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations to maintain or repair an existing improvement project only if the district obtains written consent from the governing body of the city.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3954.202. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3954.202.  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 3954.205.
(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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3954.203. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3954.203.  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 ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3954.204. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3954.204.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held under Section 3954.202, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
(c)  Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to a reimbursement made for a purpose described by Section 3954.102.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3954.205. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3954.205.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Dissolution › Section 3954.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3954.251.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  The governing body of the city may dissolve the district by ordinance.
(b)  The governing body may not dissolve the district until:
(1)  water, sanitary, sewer, and drainage improvements and roads have been constructed to serve at least 90 percent of the developable territory of the district; and
(2)  the district has reimbursed each party that has an agreement with the district for all costs advanced to or on behalf of the district.
(c)  Until the district is dissolved, the district is responsible for all bonds and other obligations of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Dissolution › Section 3954.252. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3954.252.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.  (a)  If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than revenue from ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.
(b)  The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:
(1)  the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or
(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3954 - Prairie Ridge Municipal Management District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Dissolution › Section 3954.253. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3954.253.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.
(b)  If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (H.B. 4303), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.001. Definitions

Sec. 3956.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Port Neches.
(3)  "County" means Jefferson County.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Port Neches Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.002. Nature of District

Sec. 3956.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Port Neches Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3956.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing the city, the county, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city or the county from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city or county services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3956.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.
(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:
(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and
(3)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce.
(d)  The district will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;
(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty;
(4)  provide for road and recreational facilities for the district; and
(5)  provide for water, wastewater, drainage, canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and other similar improvement facilities for the district.
(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.005. District Territory

Sec. 3956.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3956.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:
(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;
(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code;
(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code; or
(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.007. Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law

Sec. 3956.007.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3956.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3956.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3956.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of seven voting directors who serve staggered terms of two years, with three or four directors' terms expiring June 1 of each year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.052. Eligibility of Directors

Sec. 3956.052.  ELIGIBILITY OF DIRECTORS.  A person is eligible to serve as a voting or nonvoting director only if the person is eligible to register to vote under Section 13.001, Election Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.053. Appointment of Voting Directors

Sec. 3956.053.  APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.  The governing body of the city, including the mayor, shall appoint the voting directors.  A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body vote to appoint that person.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.054. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3956.054.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.055. Quorum

Sec. 3956.055.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:
(1)  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;
(2)  a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or
(3)  a nonvoting director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3956.056. Compensation

Sec. 3956.056.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive fees of office and reimbursement for actual expenses as provided by Section 49.060, Water Code.  Sections 375.069 and 375.070, Local Government Code, do not apply to the board.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3956.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.102. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 3956.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service using any money available to the district, or contract with a governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct, acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3956.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.104. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3956.104.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.105. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3956.105.  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.  The district shall promptly notify the city of any gift or grant accepted by the district.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.106. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3956.106.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.107. Membership in Charitable Organizations

Sec. 3956.107.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.108. Parking Facilities

Sec. 3956.108.  PARKING FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.
(b)  The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.
(c)  The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(d)  The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.109. Annexation of Land

Sec. 3956.109.  ANNEXATION OF LAND.  The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.110. Navigation District Powers

Sec. 3956.110.  NAVIGATION DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers provided by the general law of this state applicable to navigation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 60 and 62, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.111. Approval by City

Sec. 3956.111.  APPROVAL BY CITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain the approval of the city for:
(1)  the issuance of bonds or any other obligations, subject to Section 3956.201 or 3956.203;
(2)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project financed by bonds; and
(3)  the plans and specifications of an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted to or by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(c)  If the district obtains the approval of the city'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.
(d)  The governing body of the city:
(1)  is not required to adopt a resolution or ordinance to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a); and
(2)  may establish an administrative process to approve plans and specifications described by Subsection (a) without the involvement of the governing body.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.112. Consent of City Required

Sec. 3956.112.  CONSENT OF CITY REQUIRED.  The district may not take any of the following actions until the city has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district:
(1)  hold an election under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code;
(2)  impose an ad valorem tax;
(3)  impose an assessment;
(4)  issue bonds; or
(5)  enter into an agreement to reimburse the costs of facilities.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3956.113. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3956.113.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3956.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3956.151.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3956.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3956.152.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3956.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3956.153.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions; Assessments › Section 3956.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3956.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.
(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3956.201. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3956.201.  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 3956.203.
(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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3956 - Port Neches Improvement District › Subchapter E. Taxes and Bonds › Section 3956.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3956.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held in accordance with Section 3956.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district;
(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or
(3)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.