Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3856.155
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)

The petition 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 Galveston County; or

(2)

at least 25 persons who own real property in the district, if more than 25 persons own real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Galveston County.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 4053), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Source: Section 3856.155 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3856.htm#3856.155 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

3856.001
Definitions 3856.002
Galveston Grand Beach Management District 3856.003
Purpose 3856.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3856.005
District Territory 3856.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones 3856.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law 3856.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter 3856.051
Governing Body 3856.052
Appointment of Directors 3856.053
Nonvoting Directors 3856.054
Conflicts of Interest 3856.101
Additional Powers of District 3856.102
Nonprofit Corporation 3856.103
Agreements 3856.104
Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement 3856.105
Competitive Bidding 3856.106
Membership in Charitable Organizations 3856.107
Economic Development Programs 3856.108
Annexation 3856.109
No Eminent Domain 3856.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money 3856.152
Tax and Bond Elections 3856.153
Ad Valorem Tax 3856.154
Assessments 3856.155
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments 3856.156
Utility Property Exempt from Impact Fees or Assessments 3856.157
Bonds and Other Obligations 3856.158
Municipality Not Required to Pay District Obligations 3856.201
Exception for Dissolution of District with Outstanding Debt

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 3856.155’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 3856.155 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3856.htm#3856.155 (last accessed Apr. 29, 2024).