Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8474.251
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. 679 (S.B. 2297), Sec. 3, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 8474.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8474.htm#8474.251 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8474.001
Definitions 8474.002
Nature of District 8474.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8474.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8474.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8474.006
Initial District Territory 8474.051
Governing Body 8474.052
Temporary Directors 8474.101
General Powers and Duties 8474.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8474.103
Authority for Road Projects 8474.104
Road Standards and Requirements 8474.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8474.151
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8474.152
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8474.153
Contract Taxes 8474.201
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8474.202
Taxes for Bonds 8474.203
Bonds for Road Projects 8474.251
Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments 8474.252
Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance 8474.253
Method of Notice for Hearing 8474.254
Assessments 8474.255
Utility Property Exempt from Assessments

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8474.251’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 8474.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8474.htm#8474.251 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).