Sec. 3875.031. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The district has all of the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including:
(1) Subchapter E, Chapter 375, Local Government Code;
(2) the general laws of this state on conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code; and
(3) the general laws of this state on road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
(b) If any provision of the general law is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter prevails. Any general law that supplements the power and authority of the district, to the extent not in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter, is adopted and incorporated by reference.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., Ch. 1204 (H.B. 3647), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2001.
Transferred and redesignated from Local Government Code, Chapter 385 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(41), eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.002(18), eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 4 - Development and Improvement
Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management
Chapter 3875 - Smith County Economic Development District
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties
Section 3875.031. General Powers and Duties
Section 3875.032. Improvement Projects
Section 3875.033. Powers Related Generally to Financial and Territorial Matters
Section 3875.034. Rules and Regulations
Section 3875.035. Security Services
Section 3875.036. Economic Development
Section 3875.037. Roadways, Parks, Other Public Areas
Section 3875.038. Terms of Employment; Compensation
Section 3875.039. Prohibition on Eminent Domain
Section 3875.040. Prohibition on Impact Fees and Assessments on Certain Property