Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8473.251
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. 678 (S.B. 2296), Sec. 3, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 8473.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8473.htm#8473.251 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8473.001
Definitions 8473.002
Nature of District 8473.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8473.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8473.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8473.006
Initial District Territory 8473.051
Governing Body 8473.052
Temporary Directors 8473.101
General Powers and Duties 8473.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8473.103
Authority for Road Projects 8473.104
Road Standards and Requirements 8473.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8473.151
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8473.152
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8473.153
Contract Taxes 8473.201
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8473.202
Taxes for Bonds 8473.203
Bonds for Road Projects 8473.251
Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments 8473.252
Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance 8473.253
Method of Notice for Hearing 8473.254
Assessments 8473.255
Utility Property Exempt from Assessments

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8473.251’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 8473.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8473.htm#8473.251 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).