By: Gallegos S.B. No. 276
99S0041/2
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
1-1 relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management
1-2 District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of
1-3 taxes.
1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-5 SECTION 1. Chapter 376, Local Government Code, is amended by
1-6 adding Subchapter G to read as follows:
1-7 SUBCHAPTER G. GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
1-8 Sec. 376.261. CREATION OF DISTRICT. (a) A special district
1-9 to be known as the "Greater East End Management District" exists as
1-10 a governmental agency, body politic and corporate, and political
1-11 subdivision of the state.
1-12 (b) The name of the district may be changed by resolution of
1-13 the board.
1-14 (c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
1-15 the purposes of Section 52, Article III, Section 59, Article XVI,
1-16 and Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and other public
1-17 purposes stated in this subchapter.
1-18 Sec. 376.262. DECLARATION OF INTENT. (a) The creation of
1-19 the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and
1-20 maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism,
1-21 recreation, arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and
1-22 the public welfare in the Greater East End area of the City of
1-23 Houston.
1-24 (b) The creation of the district and this legislation are
2-1 not to be interpreted to relieve the county or the municipality
2-2 from providing the level of services being provided as of
2-3 September 1, 1999, to the area in the district or to release the
2-4 county or the municipality from the obligations each entity has to
2-5 provide services to that area. The district is created to
2-6 supplement and not supplant municipal or county services provided
2-7 in the area in the district.
2-8 (c) By creating the district and in authorizing the
2-9 municipality, county, and other political subdivisions to contract
2-10 with the district, the legislature has established a program to
2-11 accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article
2-12 III, Texas Constitution.
2-13 Sec. 376.263. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
2-14 (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the
2-15 district.
2-16 (2) "District" means the Greater East End Management
2-17 District.
2-18 (3) "Municipality" means the City of Houston, Texas.
2-19 (4) "County" means Harris County, Texas.
2-20 Sec. 376.264. BOUNDARIES. The district includes all the
2-21 territory contained in the following described area:
2-22 Being 17 square miles, more or less, out of the D. GREGG Survey,
2-23 Abstract No. 238, the S.M. WILLIAMS Survey, Abstract No. 87, the
2-24 HARRIS & WILSON Survey, Abstract No. 32, the L. MOORE Survey,
2-25 Abstract No. 51, the S.M. HARRIS Survey, Abstract No. 327, the J.
2-26 BROWN Survey, Abstract No. 8, the H. TIERWESTER Survey, Abstract
3-1 No. 76, the J. WELLS Survey, Abstract No. 832, the J. THOMAS
3-2 Survey, Abstract No. 74, the J. THOMAS Survey, Abstract No. 762,
3-3 the H.B. PRENTISS Survey, Abstract No. 56, the CALLAHAN & VINCE
3-4 Survey, Abstract No. 9, the J.R. HARRIS Survey, Abstract No. 27,
3-5 the J. AUSTIN Survey, Abstract No. 1, and the J. HOLMAN Survey,
3-6 Abstract No. 323, all located in Harris County, Texas, being more
3-7 particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
3-8 BEGINNING AT A POINT being the point of intersection of the
3-9 centerline of the right-of-way of Clinton Drive and the centerline
3-10 of the right-of-way of East Loop 610,
3-11 Thence in a southerly direction with the centerline of the
3-12 right-of-way of East Loop 610, passing the centerline of the
3-13 channel of Buffalo Bayou and continuing in a southerly direction
3-14 with the centerline of the right-of-way of Loop 610 along a curve
3-15 to the right and proceeding in a southwesterly direction with the
3-16 centerline of the right-of-way of Loop 610, passing the centerline
3-17 of the right-of-way of Interstate 45 South to the point of
3-18 intersection with the centerline of the right-of-way of Telephone
3-19 Road,
3-20 Thence in a northwesterly direction with the centerline of the
3-21 right-of-way of Telephone Road to the point of intersection with
3-22 the center of the right-of-way of Interstate 45 South,
3-23 Thence in a northwesterly direction with the centerline of the
3-24 right-of-way of Interstate 45 South to the point of intersection
3-25 with the centerline of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 59,
3-26 Thence in a northeasterly direction with the centerline of the
4-1 right-of-way of U.S. Highway 59 to the point of intersection with
4-2 the centerline of the right-of-way of Clay Street,
4-3 Thence in a southeasterly direction with the centerline of the
4-4 right-of-way of Clay Street to the point of intersection with the
4-5 East line of the right-of-way of Chartres Street,
4-6 Thence in a northeasterly direction with the East line of the
4-7 right-of-way of Chartres Street to the point of intersection with
4-8 the centerline of the right-of-way of Capitol Avenue,
4-9 Thence in a northwesterly direction with the centerline of the
4-10 right-of-way of Capitol Avenue to the point of intersection with
4-11 the centerline of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 59,
4-12 Thence in a northeasterly direction with the with the centerline of
4-13 the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 59, to the point of intersection
4-14 with the centerline of the channel of Buffalo Bayou,
4-15 Thence in a southerly and easterly direction following the meanders
4-16 of the centerline of the channel of Buffalo Bayou to the point of
4-17 intersection with the centerline of the right-of-way of Jensen
4-18 Drive,
4-19 Thence in a northerly direction with the centerline of the
4-20 right-of-way of Jensen Drive to the point of intersection with the
4-21 centerline of the right-of-way of Clinton Drive,
4-22 Thence in an easterly and southeasterly direction with the
4-23 centerline of the right-of-way of Clinton Drive to the point of
4-24 intersection with the East line of the Harris & Wilson Survey,
4-25 Abstract No. 32, being also a point in the West line of the J.
4-26 Brown Survey, Abstract No. 8,
5-1 Thence in a northerly direction with the East line of the Harris &
5-2 Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 32, being also the West line of the J.
5-3 Brown Survey, Abstract No. 8 to the point of intersection with the
5-4 easterly projection of the centerline of the right-of-way of Market
5-5 Street,
5-6 Thence in a westerly direction with the easterly projection of the
5-7 centerline of the right-of-way of Market Street and continuing with
5-8 the centerline of the right-of-way of Market Street to the point of
5-9 intersection with the centerline of the right-of-way of Crown
5-10 Street,
5-11 Thence in a northerly direction with the centerline of the
5-12 right-of-way of Crown Street to the point of intersection with the
5-13 centerline of the right-of-way of Lyons Avenue,
5-14 Thence in an easterly direction with the centerline of the
5-15 right-of-way of Lyons Avenue to the point of intersection with the
5-16 northerly projection of the centerline of the right-of-way of
5-17 Dorsett Street,
5-18 Thence in a southerly direction with the northerly projection of
5-19 the centerline of the right-of-way of Dorsett Street and continuing
5-20 with the centerline of the right-of-way of Dorsett Street and
5-21 continuing with a southerly projection of the centerline of the
5-22 right-of-way of Dorsett Street to the point of intersection with
5-23 the centerline of the right-of-way of Market Street,
5-24 Thence in a westerly direction with the centerline of the
5-25 right-of-way of Market Street to the point of intersection with the
5-26 northerly projection of the centerline of the right-of-way of Labco
6-1 Street,
6-2 Thence in a southerly direction with the northerly projection of
6-3 the centerline of the right-of-way of Labco Street and continuing
6-4 with the centerline of the right-of-way of Labco Street to the
6-5 point of intersection with the centerline of the right-of-way of
6-6 Tilgham Street,
6-7 Thence in an easterly direction with the centerline of the
6-8 right-of-way of Tilgham Street to the point of intersection with
6-9 the northerly projection of the centerline of Dorsett Street,
6-10 Thence in a southerly direction with the northerly projection of
6-11 the centerline of the right-of-way of Dorsett Street and continuing
6-12 with the centerline of the right-of-way of Dorsett Street and
6-13 continuing with a southerly projection of the centerline of the
6-14 right-of-way of Dorsett Street to the point of intersection with
6-15 the centerline of the right-of-way of Clinton Drive,
6-16 Thence in a southeasterly direction with the centerline of the
6-17 right-of-way of Clinton Drive to the POINT of BEGINNING, SAVE AND
6-18 EXCEPT all tracts or parcels of land, rights-of-way, facilities,
6-19 and improvements owned by a public utility as defined by Section
6-20 2.0011(1), Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (Article 1446c-O,
6-21 Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
6-22 Sec. 376.265. FINDINGS RELATING TO BOUNDARIES. The
6-23 boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. If a
6-24 mistake is made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in
6-25 the legislative process, the mistake does not in any way affect
6-26 the:
7-1 (1) organization, existence, and validity of the
7-2 district;
7-3 (2) right of the district to issue any type of bonds
7-4 or refunding bonds for the purposes for which the district is
7-5 created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
7-6 (3) right of the district to impose and collect
7-7 assessments or taxes; or
7-8 (4) legality or operation of the district or its
7-9 governing body.
7-10 Sec. 376.266. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
7-11 (a) All the land and other property included in the district will
7-12 be benefited by the improvements and services to be provided by the
7-13 district under powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, Section
7-14 59, Article XVI, and Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution,
7-15 and other powers granted under this subchapter, and the district is
7-16 created to serve a public use and benefit.
7-17 (b) The creation of the district is in the public interest
7-18 and is essential to:
7-19 (1) further the public purposes of the development and
7-20 diversification of the economy of the state; and
7-21 (2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment and
7-22 develop or expand transportation and commerce.
7-23 (c) The district will:
7-24 (1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
7-25 residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors,
7-26 consumers in the district, and the general public;
8-1 (2) provide needed funding for the Greater East End
8-2 area to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and
8-3 vitality of the area as a community and business center;
8-4 (3) further promote the health, safety, welfare, and
8-5 enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by
8-6 landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are
8-7 necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of
8-8 scenic and aesthetic beauty; and
8-9 (4) further eliminate unemployment and underemployment
8-10 and develop or expand transportation and commerce by providing or
8-11 by participating with other entities and educational institutions
8-12 in the establishment, equipping, financing, and operation of
8-13 workforce development, workforce education, and job training
8-14 opportunities.
8-15 (d) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at
8-16 grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street
8-17 landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary
8-18 components of a street and are considered to be a street or road
8-19 improvement.
8-20 (e) The district will not act as the agent or
8-21 instrumentality of any private interest even though many private
8-22 interests will be benefited by the district, as will the general
8-23 public.
8-24 Sec. 376.267. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW. Except as otherwise
8-25 provided by this subchapter, Chapter 375 applies to the district.
8-26 Sec. 376.268. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter
9-1 shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and
9-2 purposes stated in this subchapter.
9-3 Sec. 376.269. BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN GENERAL. (a) The
9-4 district is governed by a board of 12 directors, at least one of
9-5 whom shall be a resident of the district, who serve staggered terms
9-6 of four years with six members' terms expiring June 1 of each
9-7 odd-numbered year. The board may increase or decrease the number
9-8 of directors on the board by resolution, provided that it is in the
9-9 best interest of the district to do so and that the board consists
9-10 of not fewer than nine and not more than 30 directors.
9-11 (b) Subchapter D, Chapter 375, applies to the board to the
9-12 extent that subchapter does not conflict with this subchapter. The
9-13 imposition of a tax, assessment, or impact fee requires a vote of a
9-14 majority of the directors serving. Directors may vote on any
9-15 matter authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 375, and action may be
9-16 taken by the board only if it is approved in the manner prescribed
9-17 by Subchapter D, Chapter 375.
9-18 Sec. 376.270. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; VACANCY. The mayor
9-19 and members of the governing body of the municipality shall appoint
9-20 directors from among persons recommended by the board who meet the
9-21 qualifications of Subchapter D, Chapter 375. A vacancy in the
9-22 office of director because of the death, resignation, or removal of
9-23 a director shall be filled by the remaining members of the board by
9-24 appointing a qualified person for the unexpired term.
9-25 Sec. 376.271. POWERS OF DISTRICT. The district has:
9-26 (1) all powers necessary or required to accomplish the
10-1 purposes for which the district was created;
10-2 (2) the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and
10-3 functions of a district created under Chapter 375;
10-4 (3) the powers given to a corporation under Section
10-5 4B, Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's
10-6 Texas Civil Statutes), and the power to own, operate, acquire,
10-7 construct, lease, improve, and maintain projects;
10-8 (4) the power to impose ad valorem taxes, assessments,
10-9 or impact fees in accordance with Chapter 375 to provide
10-10 improvements and services for any project or activity the district
10-11 is authorized to acquire, construct, improve, or provide under this
10-12 subchapter; and
10-13 (5) the power to correct, add to, or delete
10-14 assessments from its assessment rolls after notice and hearing as
10-15 provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 375.
10-16 Sec. 376.272. EMINENT DOMAIN. The district may not exercise
10-17 the power of eminent domain.
10-18 Sec. 376.273. EXPENSES AND LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS
10-19 AFFECTING PROPERTY. (a) If the district, in exercising a power
10-20 conferred by this subchapter, requires a relocation, adjustment,
10-21 raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade or the
10-22 construction of any of the following items, the district must take
10-23 that required action at the sole expense of the district:
10-24 (1) a street, alley, highway, overpass, underpass,
10-25 road, railroad track, bridge, facility, or other property;
10-26 (2) an electric line, conduit, facility, or other
11-1 property;
11-2 (3) a telephone or telegraph line, conduit, facility,
11-3 or other property;
11-4 (4) a gas transmission or distribution pipe, pipeline,
11-5 main, facility, or other property;
11-6 (5) a water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer pipe,
11-7 pipeline, main, facility, or other property;
11-8 (6) a cable television line, cable, conduit, facility,
11-9 or other property; or
11-10 (7) another pipeline, facility, or other property
11-11 relating to the pipeline.
11-12 (b) The district shall bear damages that are suffered by
11-13 owners of the facility or other property.
11-14 Sec. 376.274. RELATION TO OTHER LAW. If any provision of a
11-15 law referenced in this subchapter is in conflict with or is
11-16 inconsistent with this subchapter, this subchapter prevails. Any
11-17 law referenced in this subchapter that is not in conflict or
11-18 inconsistent with this subchapter is adopted and incorporated by
11-19 reference.
11-20 Sec. 376.275. REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND
11-21 IMPROVEMENTS. The district may not finance services and
11-22 improvement projects under this subchapter unless a written
11-23 petition requesting those improvements or services has been filed
11-24 with the board. The petition must be signed by:
11-25 (1) the owners of a majority of the assessed value of
11-26 real property in the district as determined by the most recent
12-1 certified county property tax rolls; or
12-2 (2) at least 50 persons who own land in the district,
12-3 if there are more than 50 persons who own property in the district
12-4 as determined by the most recent certified county property tax
12-5 rolls.
12-6 Sec. 376.276. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. (a) The board by
12-7 resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to
12-8 assist and act on behalf of the district in implementing a project
12-9 or providing a service authorized by this subchapter.
12-10 (b) The board shall appoint the board of directors of a
12-11 nonprofit corporation created under this section. The board of
12-12 directors of the non profit corporation shall serve in the same
12-13 manner as, for the same term as, and on the conditions of the board
12-14 of directors of a local government corporation created under
12-15 Chapter 431, Transportation Code.
12-16 (c) A nonprofit corporation created under this section has
12-17 the powers of and is considered for purposes of this subchapter to
12-18 be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431,
12-19 Transportation Code.
12-20 (d) A nonprofit corporation created under this section may
12-21 implement any project and provide any services authorized by this
12-22 subchapter.
12-23 Sec. 376.277. DISBURSEMENTS OR TRANSFERS OF FUNDS. The
12-24 board by resolution shall establish the number of directors'
12-25 signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or
12-26 transfer of the district's money.
13-1 Sec. 376.278. BONDS. (a) The district may issue bonds or
13-2 other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem
13-3 taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenues, grants, or other money
13-4 of the district, or any combination of those sources of money, to
13-5 pay for any authorized purpose of the district.
13-6 (b) Bonds or other obligations of the district may be issued
13-7 in the form of bonds, notes, certificates of participation,
13-8 including other instruments evidencing a proportionate interest in
13-9 payments to be made by the district, or other obligations that are
13-10 issued in the exercise of the district's borrowing power and may be
13-11 issued in bearer or registered form or may be issued in a form not
13-12 represented by an instrument but with their transfer registered on
13-13 books maintained by or on behalf of the district. The board may
13-14 impose and collect an assessment under Subchapter F, Chapter 375,
13-15 for any purpose authorized by this subchapter or by Chapter 375.
13-16 (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the district must
13-17 obtain the municipality's approval of:
13-18 (1) the issuance of bonds for an improvement project;
13-19 (2) the plans and specifications of the improvement
13-20 project to be financed by the bonds; and
13-21 (3) the plans and specifications of a district
13-22 improvement project related to:
13-23 (A) the use of land owned by the municipality;
13-24 (B) an easement granted by the municipality; or
13-25 (C) a right-of-way of a street, road, or
13-26 highway.
14-1 (d) If the district obtains the municipality's approval of a
14-2 capital improvements budget for a specified period not to exceed
14-3 five years, the district may finance the capital improvements and
14-4 issue bonds specified in the budget without further municipal
14-5 approval.
14-6 (e) Before the district issues bonds, the district shall
14-7 submit the bonds and the record of proceedings of the district
14-8 relating to authorization of the bonds to the attorney general for
14-9 approval as provided by Chapter 53, Acts of the 70th Legislature,
14-10 2nd Called Session, 1987 (Article 717K-8, Vernon's Texas Civil
14-11 Statutes).
14-12 Sec. 376.279. ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board may impose and
14-13 collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this
14-14 subchapter.
14-15 (b) Assessments, reassessments, or assessments resulting
14-16 from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the
14-17 district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment,
14-18 expenses of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by
14-19 the district:
14-20 (1) are a first and prior lien against the property
14-21 assessed;
14-22 (2) are superior to any other lien or claim other than
14-23 a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad
14-24 valorem taxes; and
14-25 (3) are the personal liability of and charge against
14-26 the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the
15-1 assessment proceedings.
15-2 (c) The lien is effective from the date of the resolution of
15-3 the board levying the assessment until the assessment is paid. The
15-4 board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may
15-5 enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
15-6 Sec. 376.280. PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM TAX, FEE, OR
15-7 ASSESSMENT. (a) The district may not impose a tax, impact fee, or
15-8 assessment on a residential property, multiunit residential
15-9 property, or condominium.
15-10 (b) The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment
15-11 on the property, equipment, or facilities of an electric utility as
15-12 defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code.
15-13 Sec. 376.281. ELECTIONS. (a) In addition to the elections
15-14 the district must hold under Subchapter L, Chapter 375, the
15-15 district shall hold an election in the manner provided by that
15-16 subchapter to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a
15-17 maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes or
15-18 assessments.
15-19 (b) The board may submit multiple purposes in a single
15-20 proposition at an election.
15-21 Sec. 376.282. IMPACT FEES. The district may impose an
15-22 impact fee for an authorized purpose as provided by Subchapter G,
15-23 Chapter 375.
15-24 Sec. 376.283. MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If authorized at an
15-25 election held in accordance with Section 376.281, the district may
15-26 impose and collect an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in
16-1 the district for the maintenance and operation of the district and
16-2 the improvements constructed or acquired by the district or for the
16-3 provision of services.
16-4 (b) The board shall determine the tax rate.
16-5 Sec. 376.284. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE EDUCATION,
16-6 AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. To meet the special needs of the
16-7 district, the district shall, as part of its first service plan,
16-8 participate, alone or with other entities, in the establishment and
16-9 implementation of job training, workforce education, and workforce
16-10 development opportunities for a minimum period of five years. Such
16-11 opportunities may include but are not limited to job training,
16-12 participation development, implementing or financing special
16-13 educational opportunities alone or in conjunction with educational
16-14 institutions of all levels, student summer work programs, and
16-15 applications to other agencies and institutes that provide
16-16 workforce development funds and programs for grants and other types
16-17 of funding for workforce development. During the initial required
16-18 three-year period, the district shall allocate no less than three
16-19 percent of its assessment revenues to these types of activities.
16-20 Without limiting the general applicability of Section 376.276, the
16-21 district may create a nonprofit corporation to assist or act on
16-22 behalf of the district to implement this section.
16-23 Sec. 376.285. DISSOLUTION OF THE DISTRICT. The district may
16-24 be dissolved as provided in Subchapter M, Chapter 375. If the
16-25 district has debt and is dissolved, the district shall remain in
16-26 existence solely for the limited purpose of discharging its bonds
17-1 or other obligations according to their terms.
17-2 Sec. 376.286. CONTRACTS. (a) To protect the public
17-3 interest, the district may contract with the municipality or the
17-4 county for the provision of law enforcement services by the
17-5 municipality or the county in the district on a fee basis.
17-6 (b) The municipality, the county, or another political
17-7 subdivision of the state, without further authorization, may
17-8 contract with the district to implement a project of the district
17-9 or assist the district in providing the services authorized under
17-10 this subchapter. A contract under this subsection may:
17-11 (1) be for a period on which the parties agree;
17-12 (2) include terms on which the parties agree;
17-13 (3) be payable from taxes or any other sources of
17-14 revenues that may be available for such purpose; or
17-15 (4) provide that taxes or other revenue collected at a
17-16 district project or from a person using or purchasing a commodity
17-17 or service at a district project may be paid or rebated to the
17-18 district under the terms of the contract.
17-19 (c) The district may enter into a contract, lease, or other
17-20 agreement with or make or accept grants and loans to or from:
17-21 (1) the United States;
17-22 (2) the state or a state agency;
17-23 (3) any county, any municipality, or another political
17-24 subdivision of the state;
17-25 (4) a public or private corporation, including a
17-26 nonprofit corporation created by the board under this subchapter;
18-1 or
18-2 (5) any other person.
18-3 (d) The district may perform all acts necessary for the full
18-4 exercise of the powers vested in the district on terms and for the
18-5 period the board determines advisable.
18-6 Sec. 376.287. INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board
18-7 consists of the following persons:
18-8 Pos. No. Name of Director
18-9 1 Lynn Woolley
18-10 2 Rex Moran
18-11 3 Carlos Garcia
18-12 4 Mike Garver
18-13 5 Yolanda Black Navarro
18-14 6 Mike Parker
18-15 7 Carl Norman
18-16 8 Rafael Acosta
18-17 9 Dominic Quijano
18-18 10 Margaret Lincoln
18-19 11 Cliff Dieterle
18-20 12 Sonny Flores
18-21 13 Dan Nip
18-22 (b) Of the initial directors, the terms of directors
18-23 appointed for positions 1 through 6 expire June 1, 2001, and the
18-24 terms of directors appointed for positions 7 through 12 expire June
18-25 1, 2003.
18-26 (c) This section expires September 1, 2004.
19-1 SECTION 2. The legislature finds that:
19-2 (1) proper and legal notice of the intention to
19-3 introduce this Act, setting forth the general substance of this
19-4 Act, has been published as provided by law, and the notice and a
19-5 copy of this Act have been furnished to all persons, agencies,
19-6 officials, or entities to which they are required to be furnished
19-7 by the constitution and laws of this state, including the governor,
19-8 who has submitted the notice and Act to the Texas Natural Resource
19-9 Conservation Commission;
19-10 (2) the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
19-11 has filed its recommendations relating to this Act with the
19-12 governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of
19-13 representatives within the required time;
19-14 (3) the general law relating to consent by political
19-15 subdivisions to the creation of districts with conservation,
19-16 reclamation, and road powers and the inclusion of land in those
19-17 districts has been complied with; and
19-18 (4) all requirements of the Texas Constitution and
19-19 laws of this state and the rules and procedures of the legislature
19-20 with respect to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act
19-21 have been fulfilled and accomplished.
19-22 SECTION 3. The importance of this legislation and the
19-23 crowded condition of the calendars in both houses create an
19-24 emergency and an imperative public necessity that the
19-25 constitutional rule requiring bills to be read on three several
19-26 days in each house be suspended, and this rule is hereby suspended,
20-1 and that this Act take effect and be in force from and after its
20-2 passage, and it is so enacted.