Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8472.251
Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments

(a)

Except as provided by this subchapter, the board may finance the construction or maintenance of a recreational facility or improvement with assessments on property under this subchapter only if:

(1)

a written petition requesting that facility or improvement has been filed with the board; and

(2)

the board holds a hearing on the proposed assessments.

(b)

The petition 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. 677 (S.B. 2295), Sec. 3, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 8472.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8472.htm#8472.251 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8472.001
Definitions 8472.002
Nature of District 8472.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8472.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8472.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8472.006
Initial District Territory 8472.051
Governing Body 8472.052
Temporary Directors 8472.101
General Powers and Duties 8472.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8472.103
Authority for Road Projects 8472.104
Road Standards and Requirements 8472.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8472.151
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8472.152
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8472.153
Contract Taxes 8472.201
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8472.202
Taxes for Bonds 8472.203
Bonds for Road Projects 8472.251
Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments 8472.252
Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance 8472.253
Method of Notice for Hearing 8472.254
Assessments 8472.255
Utility Property Exempt from Assessments

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8472.251’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 8472.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8472.htm#8472.251 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).