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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3826.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3826.004.  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 development and diversification of the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and
(3)  develop or expand transportation and commerce.
(d)  The present and prospective traffic congestion in the district and the safety of pedestrians and the limited availability of funds require the promotion and development of public transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems, and the district will serve the public purpose of securing expanded and improved transportation and pedestrian facilities and systems.
(e)  The district will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;
(2)  provide needed funding to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district as a community; 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.
(f)  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.
(g)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests, as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3826.005. District Territory

Sec. 3826.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 1297, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, 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 Section 4, Chapter 1297, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, form a closure.  A mistake made 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 a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3826.006. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3826.006.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3826.051. Composition; Terms

Sec. 3826.051.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.  Directors serve staggered terms of four years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3826.052. Qualifications

Sec. 3826.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  A person must meet the qualifications of Section 375.063, Local Government Code, to serve as a district director.
(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to district directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3826.053. Election Date

Sec. 3826.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Elections for directors shall be held on the uniform election date in May in even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3826.101. Powers of District

Sec. 3826.101.  POWERS OF DISTRICT.  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, and conservation and reclamation districts and municipal management districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including:
(1)  Chapters 257 and 441, Transportation Code;
(2)  Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and
(3)  Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3826.102. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3826.102.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3826.103. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3826.103.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.151. Authority to Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, and Impact Fees

Sec. 3826.151.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND IMPACT FEES.  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for:
(1)  any district purpose, including the payment of debt or other contractual obligations; or
(2)  the payment of maintenance and operating expenses.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.152. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 3826.152.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.153. Maintenance and Operation Tax

Sec. 3826.153.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.  (a)  The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3826.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.155. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements

Sec. 3826.155.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been 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 that will be subject to the assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the property is located; or
(2)  at least 25 owners of land in the district that will be subject to the assessment, if more than 25 persons own land in the district that will be subject to the assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the property is located.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.156. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3826.156.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522, as amended.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3826 - Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3826.157. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3826.157.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly 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 power to borrow, 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.001. Definitions

Sec. 3827.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means Katy Towne Centre Development District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.002. Katy Towne Centre Development District

Sec. 3827.002.  KATY TOWNE CENTRE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.  Katy Towne Centre Development District is a special district created under Section 52, Article III, Section 1-g, Article VIII, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.003. Purpose; Declaration of Intent

Sec. 3827.003.  PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Section 1-g, Article VIII, 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 area of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3827.004.  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 development and diversification of 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, 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
(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.
(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.
(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests, as well as the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.005. Findings Related to Redevelopment

Sec. 3827.005.  FINDINGS RELATED TO REDEVELOPMENT.  The legislature finds that development or redevelopment in the area in the district would not occur solely through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future and that the area in the district:
(1)  is unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted;
(2)  substantially arrests and impairs the sound growth of the city of Katy because of:
(A)  obsolete platting;
(B)  deterioration of structures or site improvements; or
(C)  other factors;
(3)  retards the provision of housing accommodations;
(4)  is an economic and social liability;
(5)  is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare in its present condition and use; and
(6)  is predominantly open.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.006. District Territory

Sec. 3827.006.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 765, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, 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 Section 4, Chapter 765, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, form a closure.  A mistake made 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 a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3827.007. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3827.007.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes set forth in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3827.051. Composition; Terms

Sec. 3827.051.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  The district is governed by a board of five directors.  Directors serve staggered terms of four years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3827.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 3827.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The governing body of the City of Katy shall appoint directors to the board.
(b)  Section 375.063, Local Government Code, and Section 49.052, Water Code, do not apply to district directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3827.053. Vacancies

Sec. 3827.053.  VACANCIES.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the remaining directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3827.101. Powers of District

Sec. 3827.101.  POWERS OF DISTRICT.  The district has all powers provided by the general laws on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, and conservation and reclamation districts and municipal management districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including:
(1)  Chapters 257 and 441, Transportation Code;
(2)  Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and
(3)  Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3827.102. Agreements; Grants

Sec. 3827.102.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.  (a)  The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3827.103. Law Enforcement Services

Sec. 3827.103.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.  To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a municipality or county to provide law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3827.104. Use and Alteration of Public Ways

Sec. 3827.104.  USE AND ALTERATION OF PUBLIC WAYS.  Section 375.093(c), Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.151. Authority to Impose Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments, and Impact Fees

Sec. 3827.151.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND IMPACT FEES.  The district may impose an ad valorem tax, assessment, or impact fee and use the proceeds of the tax, assessment, or impact fee for:
(1)  any district purpose, including the payment of debt or other contractual obligations; or
(2)  the payment of maintenance and operating expenses.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.152. Tax and Bond Elections

Sec. 3827.152.  TAX AND BOND ELECTIONS.  (a)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The board may not include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.153. Maintenance and Operation Tax

Sec. 3827.153.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.  (a)  The district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district, including improvements constructed or acquired by the district; or
(2)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.154. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3827.154.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.155. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements

Sec. 3827.155.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project through an assessment under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been 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 that will be subject to the assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the property is located; or
(2)  at least 25 owners of real property in the district that will be subject to the assessment, if more than 25 persons own real property in the district that will be subject to the assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the property is located.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.156. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3827.156.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.157. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Powers; Eligibility

Sec. 3827.157.  TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE; POWERS; ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  Without further authorization or procedural requirement, the district is a tax increment reinvestment zone under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
(b)  The district has all powers provided under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
(c)  The district and an overlapping taxing unit may enter into an interlocal agreement for the payment of all or a portion of the tax increment of the unit to the district.
(d)  The base year value of the district, for tax increment financing purposes, is the value as of January 1, 2003, of all taxable real property in the district as shown on the certified tax rolls of the central appraisal district.
(e)  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the City of Katy under Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3827 - Katy Towne Centre Development District › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 3827.158. Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3827.158.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly 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 power to borrow, 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3828.001. Definitions

Sec. 3828.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "District" means the Lake View Management and Development District.
(4)  "Improvement project" means a program or project authorized by Section 3828.102, inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3828.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3828.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The Lake View Management and Development District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to the commission.
(c)  The district is a governmental unit for the purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and operations of the district are considered to be essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions for all purposes, including the application of that chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3828.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3828.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvement projects and services to be accomplished 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:
(1)  is essential to the conservation and beneficial use of the water, land, including soil, and other natural resources in or adjacent to the district;
(2)  is essential to further the public purposes of:
(A)  economic development and diversification of the state;
(B)  elimination of unemployment and underemployment; and
(C)  stimulation and development of transportation and commerce;
(3)  will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, and consumers in the district and in Henderson County and of the public; and
(4)  is in the public interest.
(d)  The district's operations and the district's improvement projects will enable the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area in the district as a community, residential, recreational, business, and commerce center.
(e)  The district will promote the health, safety, welfare, education, convenience, and enjoyment of the public by:
(1)  improving, landscaping, and developing certain areas in and adjacent to the district; and
(2)  providing public services and facilities in and adjacent to the district that are necessary for the restoration, preservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of scenic beauty.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3828.004. District Territory

Sec. 3828.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1292, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Section 3828.105 or its predecessor statute, former Section 18, Chapter 1292, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003; or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the name or spelling of a party to a deed or to the page or volume where filed in the deed records of Henderson County, or in the name of a survey or abstract, does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to enter into any type of contract for the purposes for which the district is created;
(3)  the district's right to impose, assess, or collect taxes, fees, or charges; or
(4)  the operation of the board or the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3828.005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 3828.005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be construed liberally in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.051. Composition; Terms

Sec. 3828.051.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors who serve staggered terms of four years.
(b)  The board shall hold an election on the uniform election day in February of each even-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
(c)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.052. Eligibility

Sec. 3828.052.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and:
(1)  reside in the district;
(2)  own real property in the district;
(3)  own at least 10 percent of the outstanding interest of a corporation or general or limited partnership that owns real property in the district; or
(4)  be an agent, employee, officer, or director of a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that owns real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.053. Vacancy

Sec. 3828.053.  VACANCY.  (a)  The remaining directors shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3828.052.
(b)  If there are fewer than three directors, on petition by 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 roll for Henderson County, the Commissioners Court of Henderson County shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all board vacancies.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 249 (S.B. 2503), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.0535. Voting Requirement

Sec. 3828.0535.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A concurrence of a majority of the total membership of the board is sufficient for transacting any business of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 249 (S.B. 2503), Sec. 2, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.054. Director's Bond; Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3828.054.  DIRECTOR'S BOND; OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  (a)  As soon as practicable after a director is elected or appointed, the director shall execute a bond for $10,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond must be approved by the board.
(c)  The bond and constitutional oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the bond and oath or affirmation in the district records.
(d)  The district shall pay the cost of the bond.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.055. Officers

Sec. 3828.055.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a presiding officer, a vice presiding officer, a secretary, and any other officers the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 249 (S.B. 2503), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.056. Compensation

Sec. 3828.056.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  In this section, "performing the duties of a director" means substantive performance of the management or business of the district, including participation in board and committee meetings and other activities involving the substantive deliberation of district business and in pertinent educational programs.  The term does not include routine or ministerial activities such as the execution of documents, self-preparation for meetings, or other activities requiring a minimal amount of time.
(b)  A director is entitled to receive fees of office of not more than $150 a day for each day the director spends performing the duties of a director as compensation for service on the board and is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in performing the duties of a director.
(c)  The board by resolution shall set a limit on the fees of office that a director may receive in a year.  The board may not set the limit at more than $7,200.
(d)  To receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses, a director must file with the district a verified statement showing the number of days spent performing the duties of a director and a general description of the duties performed for each day of service.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1268 (S.B. 1899), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3828 - Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3828.058. District Confirmation Election

Sec. 3828.058.  DISTRICT CONFIRMATION ELECTION.  (a)  As soon as practicable after all initial directors have qualified for office, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting and call a confirmation election to be held not later than the second uniform election date occurring after the date of the organizational meeting.
(b)  The confirmation election to confirm the establishment of the district shall be called and held in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.  If a majority of the votes cast at a confirmation election do not favor the creation of the district, the board may call subsequent elections, but may not call another confirmation election sooner than six months after the date of the previous election.
(c)  Before the district is confirmed at an election, the district may carry on business as the board may determine except that the district may not borrow money or impose or assess a tax or an assessment.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2007.