Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3839.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments

(a)

The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b)

A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by:

(1)

the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County; or

(2)

at least 50 persons who own real property in the district, if more than 50 persons own real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 4045), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Source: Section 3839.153 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3839.htm#3839.153 (accessed May 4, 2024).

3839.001
Definitions 3839.002
Towne Lake Management District 3839.003
Purpose 3839.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3839.005
District Territory 3839.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones 3839.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law 3839.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter 3839.051
Governing Body 3839.052
Appointment of Directors 3839.053
Nonvoting Directors 3839.054
Quorum 3839.055
Compensation 3839.101
Industrial Development Corporation Powers 3839.102
Nonprofit Corporation 3839.103
Agreements 3839.104
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement 3839.105
Membership in Charitable Organizations 3839.106
Economic Development Programs 3839.107
Strategic Partnership Agreement 3839.108
No Eminent Domain 3839.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money 3839.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services 3839.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments 3839.154
Method of Notice for Hearing 3839.155
Assessments 3839.156
Ad Valorem Tax 3839.157
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees or Assessments 3839.158
Bonds and Other Obligations 3839.159
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations 3839.160
Tax and Bond Elections 3839.161
City Not Required to Pay District Obligations 3839.162
Competitive Bidding 3839.163
Tax and Assessment Abatements 3839.201
Dissolution of District with Outstanding Debt

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 3839.153’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 3839.153 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3839.htm#3839.153 (last accessed May 4, 2024).