SRC-LBB S.B. 1956 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1956 By: Ellis, Rodney Intergovernmental Relations 5/22/2003 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1956 creates the Fourth Ward Management District as a political subdivision of the State of Texas to administer and provide funding for community improvement projects and services in certain commercial areas. The district will be a municipal district similar to those operating pursuant to Chapters 375 and 376, Local Government Code. 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. DEFINITIONS. SECTION 3. DECLARATION OF INTENT. SECTION 4. BOUNDARIES. SECTION 5. FINDINGS RELATING TO BOUNDARIES. SECTION 6. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. SECTION 7. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW. SECTION 8. CONSTRUCTION OF ACT. SECTION 9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN GENERAL. SECTION 10. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. SECTION 11. NONVOTING DIRECTORS. SECTION 12. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; ONE-TIME AFFIDAVIT. SECTION 13. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF DISTRICT. SECTION 14. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. SECTION 15. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. SECTION 16. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. SECTION 17. REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS. SECTION 18. ELECTIONS. SECTION 19. MAINTENANCE TAX. SECTION 20. ASSESSMENTS. SECTION 21. UTILITIES. SECTION 22. BONDS. SECTION 23. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. SECTION 24. DISBURSEMENTS OR TRANSFERS OF MONEY. SECTION 25. COMPETITIVE BIDDING LIMIT. SECTION 26. EXCEPTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT. SECTION 27. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS. SECTION 28. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. SECTION 29. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES. SECTION 30. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. SECTION 31. INITIAL DIRECTORS. SECTION 32. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. SECTION 33. EFFECTIVE DATE. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.