Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8476.251
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. 681 (S.B. 2299), Sec. 3, eff. June 12, 2017.

Source: Section 8476.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8476.htm#8476.251 (accessed May 26, 2025).

8476.001
Definitions 8476.002
Nature of District 8476.003
Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required 8476.004
Consent of Municipality Required 8476.005
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 8476.006
Initial District Territory 8476.051
Governing Body 8476.052
Temporary Directors 8476.101
General Powers and Duties 8476.102
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 8476.103
Authority for Road Projects 8476.104
Road Standards and Requirements 8476.105
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 8476.151
Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds 8476.152
Operation and Maintenance Tax 8476.153
Contract Taxes 8476.201
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 8476.202
Taxes for Bonds 8476.203
Bonds for Road Projects 8476.251
Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments 8476.252
Miscellaneous Design, Construction, and Maintenance 8476.253
Method of Notice for Hearing 8476.254
Assessments 8476.255
Utility Property Exempt from Assessments

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._spec._dist._local_laws_code_section_8476.251

Original Source: Section 8476.251 — Petition Required for Financing Improvements and Recreational Facilities with Assessments, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8476.htm#8476.251 (last accessed May 10, 2025).