SRC-VRA H.B. 3575 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterH.B. 3575
78R13512 MXM-FBy: Hegar (Armbrister)
Administration
5/15/2003
Engrossed

DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 3575 creates the Katy Towne Centre Development District.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  CREATION OF DISTRICT.

SECTION 2.  DECLARATION OF INTENT.

SECTION 3.  DEFINITIONS.

SECTION 4.  BOUNDARIES.

SECTION 5.  FINDINGS RELATING TO BOUNDARIES.

SECTION 6.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.

SECTION 7.  FINDINGS RELATED TO REDEVELOPMENT.

SECTION 8.  ELIGIBILITY FOR REINVESTMENT ZONES.

SECTION 9.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.

SECTION 10.  CONSTRUCTION OF ACT.

SECTION 11.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.

SECTION 12.  APPOINTMENT.

SECTION 13.  VACANCIES.

SECTION 14.  POWERS OF DISTRICT.

SECTION 15.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.

SECTION 16.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.

SECTION 17.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND IMPACT
FEES. 

SECTION 18.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.

SECTION 19.  MAINTENANCE TAX.

 SECTION 20.  ASSESSMENTS; PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND
IMPROVEMENTS. 

SECTION 21.  UTILITIES.

SECTION 22.  USE AND ALTERATION OF PUBLIC WAYS.  

SECTION 23.  TAX INCREMENT FINANCING POWERS.

SECTION 24.  OBLIGATIONS.

SECTION 25.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.

SECTION 26.  ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.

SECTION 27.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  Effective upon passage or September 1, 2003.