Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3861.151
General Powers Regarding Financial Matters


Except as provided by Section 3861.161 (Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds), the district may:

(1)

impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;

(2)

impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:

(A)

a district under Subchapters A, E, and F, Chapter 375 (Municipal Management Districts in General), Local Government Code; or

(B)

a municipality or county under Subchapter A (Short Title), Chapter 372 (Improvement Districts in Municipalities and Counties), Local Government Code;

(3)

provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district’s costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:

(A)

a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;

(B)

the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or

(C)

any other revenue or resources of the district;

(4)

establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;

(5)

establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;

(6)

undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Tarrant County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:

(A)

for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or

(B)

that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and

(7)

enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.

Source: Section 3861.151 — General Powers Regarding Financial Matters, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3861.­htm#3861.­151 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3861.001
Definitions
3861.002
Creation and Nature of District
3861.003
Purpose
3861.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3861.005
District Territory
3861.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3861.051
Governing Body
3861.052
Appointment or Election of Directors
3861.053
Eligibility
3861.054
Vacancy
3861.055
Director’s Oath or Affirmation
3861.056
Officers
3861.057
Compensation
3861.101
General Powers and Duties
3861.102
Improvement Projects
3861.103
General Powers Regarding Contracts
3861.104
Rules
3861.105
Name Change
3861.106
Use of Roadway, Park, or Other Public Area of the District
3861.107
Adding or Removing Territory
3861.108
Economic Development
3861.109
Terms of Employment
3861.110
No Eminent Domain Power
3861.151
General Powers Regarding Financial Matters
3861.152
Borrowing Money
3861.153
Impact Fees and Assessments
3861.154
Certain Residential Property Not Exempt
3861.155
Maintenance and Operation Tax
3861.156
Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money
3861.157
Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds
3861.158
Bonds and Other Obligations
3861.159
Bond Maturity
3861.160
Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
3861.161
Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds
3861.201
Division of District
3861.202
Election for Division of District
3861.203
Appointment of Directors of New Districts
3861.204
Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts
3861.205
Contract Authority of New Districts
3861.251
Dissolution by City Ordinance
3861.252
Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue
3861.253
Assumption of Assets and Liabilities
3861.0521
Requirement to Elect All Directors

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3861.151’s source at texas​.gov