Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3956.153
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 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 the county.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 2271), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 3956.153 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3956.htm#3956.153 (accessed May 26, 2025).

3956.001
Definitions 3956.002
Nature of District 3956.003
Purpose 3956.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 3956.005
District Territory 3956.006
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones 3956.007
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law 3956.008
Liberal Construction of Chapter 3956.051
Governing Body 3956.052
Eligibility of Directors 3956.053
Appointment of Voting Directors 3956.054
Nonvoting Directors 3956.055
Quorum 3956.056
Compensation 3956.101
General Powers and Duties 3956.102
Improvement Projects and Services 3956.103
Development Corporation Powers 3956.104
Nonprofit Corporation 3956.105
Agreements 3956.106
Law Enforcement Services 3956.107
Membership in Charitable Organizations 3956.108
Parking Facilities 3956.109
Annexation of Land 3956.110
Navigation District Powers 3956.111
Approval by City 3956.112
Consent of City Required 3956.113
No Eminent Domain Power 3956.151
Disbursements and Transfers of Money 3956.152
Money Used for Improvements or Services 3956.153
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments 3956.154
Assessments 3956.201
Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds 3956.202
Operation and Maintenance Tax 3956.203
Contract Taxes 3956.204
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 3956.205
Taxes for Bonds 3956.206
Municipality Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._spec._dist._local_laws_code_section_3956.153

Original Source: Section 3956.153 — Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.3956.htm#3956.153 (last accessed May 10, 2025).