Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3861.201
Division of District; Requirements

(a)

At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by ad valorem taxes, the district may be divided into two or more new districts.

(b)

A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.

(c)

Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(d)

The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on:

(1)

a petition of a landowner in the district; or

(2)

a motion by the board.

(e)

The board may not divide the district unless the division is approved by the governing body of the city by resolution. The resolution may set terms for the division under Subsection (f).

(f)

If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall, subject to the city’s resolution:

(1)

set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and

(2)

prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 919), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.

Source: Section 3861.201 — Division of District; Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3861.­htm#3861.­201 (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
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3861.201’s source at texas​.gov