Sec. 3859.101. DISTRICT POWERS. The district has:
(1) all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created;
(2) the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions of a district created under Chapter 375, Local Government Code;
(3) the powers, duties, and contracting authority specified by Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(4) the powers given to a corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, and maintain the projects described by that chapter; and
(5) the powers of a housing finance corporation created under Chapter 394, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1288 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.046, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3859 - Harris County Improvement District No. 9
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 3859.101. District Powers
Section 3859.102. Nonprofit Corporation
Section 3859.104. Contract for Law Enforcement and Security Services
Section 3859.105. Economic Development Programs and Other Powers Related to Planning and Development