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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3811.156. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3811.156.  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 each owner of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceeding.
(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 correct, add to, or delete assessments from its assessment rolls after notice and hearing as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3811.157. Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3811.157.  PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on:
(1)  a residence homestead as defined by Section 11.13, Tax Code;  or
(2)  the property, equipment, or facilities of a person that provides to the public cable television, gas, light, power, telephone, sewage, or water service.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3811.158. Obligations; Approval by City of Houston

Sec. 3811.158.  OBLIGATIONS;  APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.
(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston:
(1)  for the issuance of a bond for each improvement project;
(2)  of the plans and specifications of the improvement project to be financed by the bond;  and
(3)  of the plans and specifications of a district improvement project related to:
(A)  the use of land owned by the City of Houston;
(B)  an easement granted by the City of Houston;  or
(C)  a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(d)  If the district obtains the approval of the City of Houston of a capital improvements budget for a specified 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3811.159. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3811.159.  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 submit multiple purposes in a single proposition at an election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3811.160. Sales and Use Tax Prohibited

Sec. 3811.160.  SALES AND USE TAX PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose a sales and use tax.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3811 - Near Northwest Management District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3811.201. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3811.201.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other obligations according to their terms.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.001. Definitions

Sec. 3812.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Greater Northside Management District.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.002. Greater Northside Management District

Sec. 3812.002.  GREATER NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.  The Greater Northside Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3812.003.  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 north side of the city of Houston.
(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 June 16, 2001, to the area in the district or to release the county or the city from the obligations of each entity to provide services to that area.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county or city services provided in the area in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3812.004.  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 to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.005. District Territory

Sec. 3812.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Chapter 1356, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local Government Code, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;  or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Chapter 1356, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local Government Code, 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.006. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 3812.006.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3812.008. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3812.008.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3812.051. Board of Directors; Terms

Sec. 3812.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS;  TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with five directors' terms expiring June 1 of an odd-numbered year and six directors' terms expiring June 1 of the following odd-numbered year.
(b)  The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board, but only if it is in the best interest of the district to do so.  The board may not:
(1)  increase the number of directors to more than 30;  or
(2)  decrease the number of directors to fewer than nine.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3812.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3812.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  The mayor and members of the governing body of the City of Houston shall appoint directors from persons recommended by the board who meet the qualifications prescribed by Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3812.101. District Powers

Sec. 3812.101.  DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has:
(1)  all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and
(2)  the powers given to a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, and the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain projects.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.41, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3812.102. Nonprofit Corporation

Sec. 3812.102.  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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3812.103. Contracts; Grants

Sec. 3812.103.  CONTRACTS;  GRANTS.  (a)  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.
(b)  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 subsection 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.
(c)  The district may enter into a contract, lease, or other agreement with or make or accept a grant or loan to or from any person, including:
(1)  the United States;
(2)  this state or a state agency;
(3)  any political subdivision of this state;  and
(4)  a public or private corporation, including a nonprofit corporation created by the board under this subchapter.
(d)  The district may perform all acts necessary for the full exercise of the powers vested in the district on terms and for the period the board determines advisable.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3812.104. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3812.104.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 684 (S.B. 224), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.151. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements

Sec. 3812.151.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement is filed with the board.
(b)  The petition must be signed by:
(1)  the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County;  or
(2)  at least 50 owners of land in the district, if more than 50 persons own property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.152. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 3812.152.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.153. Board Vote Required to Impose Taxes, Assessments, or Impact Fees

Sec. 3812.153.  BOARD VOTE REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, OR IMPACT FEES.  The imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a majority of the directors serving.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.154. Authority to Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, and Impact Fees

Sec. 3812.154.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND IMPACT FEES.  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee as provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to provide an improvement or service for a project or activity the district may acquire, construct, improve, or provide under this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.155. Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3812.155.  MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3812.159, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district and the improvements constructed or acquired by the district;  or
(2)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.156. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3812.156.  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 proceeding.
(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 correct, add to, or delete assessments from its assessment rolls after notice and hearing as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.157. Property Exempt From Taxes, Impact Fees, and Assessments

Sec. 3812.157.  PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXES, IMPACT FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or assessment on a residential property, multiunit residential property, or condominium.
(b)  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, or facilities of a person that provides to the public cable television, gas, light, power, telephone, sewage, or water service.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.158. Obligations; Approval by City of Houston

Sec. 3812.158.  OBLIGATIONS;  APPROVAL BY CITY OF HOUSTON.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other money of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized purpose of the district.
(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the district must obtain the approval of the City of Houston:
(1)  for the issuance of a bond for each improvement project;
(2)  of the plans and specifications of the improvement project to be financed by the bond;  and
(3)  of the plans and specifications of a district improvement project related to:
(A)  the use of land owned by the City of Houston;
(B)  an easement granted by the City of Houston;  or
(C)  a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.
(d)  If the district obtains the approval of the City of Houston of a capital improvements budget for a specified 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3812.159. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3812.159.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the election 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 submit multiple purposes in a single proposition at an election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3812 - Greater Northside Management District › Subchapter E. Dissolution › Section 3812.201. Dissolution of District With Outstanding Debt

Sec. 3812.201.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.  If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its bonds or other obligations according to their terms.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3813.001. Definitions

Sec. 3813.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Old Town Spring Improvement District.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3813.002. Old Town Spring Improvement District

Sec. 3813.002.  OLD TOWN SPRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  The Old Town Spring Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3813.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3813.003.  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, scenic beauty, and the public welfare in the Old Town Spring area of Harris County.
(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district do not relieve Harris County from providing the level of services provided as of September 1, 2001, to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to replace the county services provided in the area in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3813.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose; General Duties

Sec. 3813.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE;  GENERAL DUTIES.  (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 shall:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, merchants, landowners, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding for the Old Town Spring area to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business center;
(3)  provide and maintain common areas and facilities in the district to ensure scenic beauty;
(4)  provide improvements in the district to promote the welfare of the public, residents, merchants, and landowners in the district;  and
(5)  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)  The district may 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3813.005. District Territory

Sec. 3813.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 1371, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local Government Code, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Section 3813.107(a) or its predecessor statute, former Section 376.462(a)(3), Local Government Code, as added by Chapter 1371, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;  or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 1, Chapter 1371, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, enacting former Section 376.454, Local Government Code, 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3813.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 3813.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors who occupy numbered positions.  The directors occupying positions one, two, and three are appointed under this section, and the directors occupying positions four and five are elected as provided by this section and Section 3813.052.
(b)  The Commissioners Court of Harris County shall appoint:
(1)  one person who leases a retail store or who owns real property in the district to serve in position one for a three-year term;
(2)  one person who leases a retail store but does not own real property in the district to serve in position two for a two-year term;  and
(3)  one person who owns real property in the district to serve in position three for a three-year term.
(c)  A director elected under Section 3813.052 serves a two-year term.  To qualify as a candidate for position four, a person must reside in the district.  To qualify as a candidate for position five, a person must lease a retail store or own real property in the district.
(d)  A term expires on January 31 of the appropriate year.
(e)  In appointing directors under Subsection (b), the commissioners court shall consider any recommendation received by an organization dedicated to the economic development of the Old Town Spring area.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3813.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 3813.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board shall hold an election of directors for positions four and five in each even-numbered year on the uniform election date in February established by Section 41.001, Election Code.
(b)  In addition to the contents required by the Election Code, notice of a directors' election must:
(1)  state the number of directors to be voted on;  and
(2)  describe the qualifications for each position for which a candidate is running.
(c)  In addition to requirements prescribed by the Election Code, the ballots for a directors' election shall describe the qualifications of the position for which each candidate is running.
(d)  The board shall certify that the person receiving the highest number of votes for each position is elected as the director for that position.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3813.053. Law Governing Administration of Board

Sec. 3813.053.  LAW GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF BOARD.  Sections 375.066-375.070, Local Government Code, apply to the board as if it were established under Chapter 375 of that code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3813.054. Voting by Board President Restricted

Sec. 3813.054.  VOTING BY BOARD PRESIDENT RESTRICTED.  The board president may not vote except to break a tie vote.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.101. District Powers

Sec. 3813.101.  DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has:
(1)  all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created;
(2)  the powers and duties of a municipal management district under Subchapter E, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and
(3)  the powers given to a corporation organized under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code).
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.42, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.103. Rules

Sec. 3813.103.  RULES.  The district may adopt rules for:
(1)  the administration and operation of the district;
(2)  the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's facilities;  and
(3)  the provision of public safety and security in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.104. Specific Powers Relating to Improvement Projects or Services

Sec. 3813.104.  SPECIFIC POWERS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OR SERVICES.  (a)  The district may undertake an improvement project separately or jointly with another person and pay all or part of the costs of an improvement project, including an improvement project that:
(1)  improves, enhances, or supports public safety and security, fire protection, emergency medical services, or law enforcement in the district;
(2)  confers a general benefit on the entire district and the areas adjacent to the district;  or
(3)  confers a special benefit on all or part of the district.
(b)  A district improvement project or service may include:
(1)  the construction, acquisition, lease, rental, installment purchase, improvement, rehabilitation, repair, relocation, and operation of:
(A)  landscaping;  lighting, banners, or signs;  streets or sidewalks;  pedestrian or bicycle paths and trails;  pedestrian walkways, skywalks, crosswalks, or tunnels;  and highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvements;
(B)  drainage or storm water detention improvements and solid waste, water, sewer, or power facilities and services, including electrical, gas, steam, and chilled water facilities and services;
(C)  parks, lakes, gardens, recreational facilities, open space, scenic areas, and related exhibits and preserves;  fountains, plazas, or pedestrian malls;  public art or sculpture and related exhibits and facilities and educational or cultural exhibits and facilities, including exhibits, displays, attractions, or facilities for special events, holidays, or seasonal or cultural celebrations;
(D)  off-street parking facilities, bus terminals, heliports, mass transit, and roadway or water transportation systems;  and
(E)  other public improvements, facilities, or services similar to the improvements, facilities, or services described by Paragraphs (A)-(D);
(2)  the cost of removing, razing, demolishing, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with providing an improvement project;
(3)  the acquisition of property or an interest in the property that is made in connection with an improvement project;  and
(4)  the provision of special or supplemental services to improve or promote the area in the district or to protect the public health and safety in the district, including advertising, promotion, tourism, health and sanitation, public safety, security, fire protection or emergency medical services, business recruitment, development, elimination of traffic congestion, and recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, or services.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.105. Lease, Acquisition, or Construction of Building or Facility; Economic Development Programs

Sec. 3813.105.  LEASE, ACQUISITION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING OR FACILITY;  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.  The district may, as if the district were a home-rule municipality with a population of more than 100,000:
(1)  issue bonds and lease, acquire, or construct a building or facility as provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code;  and
(2)  establish and administer a program as provided by Section 380.002, Local Government Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.106. Contracts; Grants; Donations

Sec. 3813.106.  CONTRACTS;  GRANTS;  DONATIONS.  (a)  The district may contract with any person to accomplish the purposes of this chapter on terms and for the period the board determines, including contracting for the payment of costs incurred by the person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project, from tax proceeds or any other specified source of money.
(b)  The district may contract with a person to receive, administer, and perform the district's duties under a gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, donation, or other financial arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, acquisition, construction, completion, implementation, or operation of a proposed or existing improvement project.
(c)  Any person, including any type of governmental entity, may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.107. Annexation or Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 3813.107.  ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The district may add or exclude territory in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date on which the district annexes or excludes territory, the board shall send to the comptroller a certified copy of any resolution, order, or ordinance relating to the annexation or exclusion.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.108. Eminent Domain

Sec. 3813.108.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3813.109. Peace Officers

Sec. 3813.109.  PEACE OFFICERS.  The district may not employ peace officers.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3813.151. Sales and Use Tax; Excise Tax

Sec. 3813.151.  SALES AND USE TAX;  EXCISE TAX.  (a)  For purposes of this section:
(1)  "Taxable items" includes all items subject to a sales and use tax that is imposed by Harris County.
(2)  "Use," with respect to a taxable service, means the derivation in the district of a direct or indirect benefit from the service.
(b)  The district may impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority vote at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  If the district adopts a sales and use tax:
(1)  the tax is imposed on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the district;  and
(2)  an excise tax is imposed on the use, storage, or other consumption in the district of taxable items purchased or rented from a retailer during the period in which the sales and use tax is effective in the district.
(d)  The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax applied to the sales price of the taxable items and is included in the sales tax.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3813.152. Tax Election Procedures

Sec. 3813.152.  TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may order an election to adopt, change the rate of, or abolish a sales and use tax.  The election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with a directors' election.
(b)  The election must be held on the next uniform election date that falls on or after the 45th day after the date the election order is adopted.
(c)  Notice of the election shall be given and the election shall be held in the manner prescribed for a bond election by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3813 - Old Town Spring Improvement District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3813.153. Ballot Wording

Sec. 3813.153.  BALLOT WORDING.  (a)  In an election to adopt a sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The adoption of a local sales and use tax in the Old Town Spring Improvement District at the rate of (proposed tax rate)."
(b)  In an election to change the rate of the sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The (increase or decrease, as applicable) in the rate of the local sales and use tax imposed in the Old Town Spring Improvement District from (tax rate on election date) percent to (proposed tax rate) percent."
(c)  In an election to abolish the sales and use tax, the ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The abolition of the local sales and use tax in the Old Town Spring Improvement District."
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.