Sec. 3841.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.
(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by:
(1) 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 Galveston County; or
(2) at least 50 persons who own real property in the district, if more than 50 persons own real property in the district as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Galveston County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 437 (S.B. 1805), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3841 - Galveston County Management District No. 1
Subchapter D. Financial Provisions
Section 3841.151. Disbursements and Transfers of Money
Section 3841.152. Money Used for Improvements or Services
Section 3841.153. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments
Section 3841.154. Method of Notice for Hearing
Section 3841.155. Assessments; Liens for Assessments
Section 3841.156. Ad Valorem Tax
Section 3841.157. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments
Section 3841.158. Bonds and Other Obligations
Section 3841.159. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations
Section 3841.160. Tax and Bond Elections
Section 3841.161. Cities Not Required to Pay District Obligations