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Senate Bill 2552 |
Senate Author: Patrick, Dan |
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Effective: 6-19-09 |
House Sponsor: Woolley |
Senate Bill 2552 amends the Special District Local Laws Code relating to Harris County Improvement District No. 1 to set out provisions for contracts with law enforcement, membership in charitable organizations, and economic development programs. The bill sets out financial provisions for disbursements and transfers of district money, money used for improvements or services, an operations and maintenance tax, the authority to borrow money and issue bonds, taxes for bonds, elections regarding taxes and bonds, competitive bidding, and tax and assessment abatement. The bill modifies provisions relating to the composition and qualifications of the board of directors and redefines the role of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in appointing directors. The bill clarifies provisions relating to the notice, hearing, and petition requirements for the financing of service and improvement projects with regard to assessments.