Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 3962.0402
Assessments; Liens for Assessments


(a)

The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.

(b)

An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the district:

(1)

are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2)

are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3)

are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.

(c)

The lien is effective from the date of the board’s resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.

(d)

The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 407 (S.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2019.

Source: Section 3962.0402 — Assessments; Liens for Assessments, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­3962.­htm#3962.­0402 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

3962.0101
Definitions
3962.0102
Nature of District
3962.0103
Purpose
3962.0104
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
3962.0105
Initial District Territory
3962.0106
Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
3962.0107
Applicability of Municipal Management Districts Law
3962.0108
Construction of Chapter
3962.0201
Governing Body
3962.0202
Qualifications and Appointment of Voting Directors
3962.0203
Nonvoting Directors
3962.0301
General Powers and Duties
3962.0302
Improvement Projects and Services
3962.0303
Nonprofit Corporation
3962.0304
Authority to Contract for Public Safety Services
3962.0305
Membership in Charitable Organizations
3962.0306
Economic Development Programs
3962.0307
Parking Facilities
3962.0308
Adding or Excluding Land
3962.0309
Disbursements and Transfers of Money
3962.0310
Residential Property Not Exempt
3962.0311
No Eminent Domain Power
3962.0401
Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements with Assessments
3962.0402
Assessments
3962.0501
Tax Election Required
3962.0502
Operation and Maintenance Tax
3962.0503
Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds
3962.0504
Bonds Secured by Revenue or Contract Payments
3962.0505
Bonds Secured by Ad Valorem Taxes
3962.0506
Consent of Municipality Required
3962.0601
Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property
3962.0602
Procedure for Election
3962.0603
Declaring Result and Issuing Order
3962.0604
Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property
3962.0605
Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property
3962.0901
Dissolution

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 3962.0402’s source at texas​.gov