84R8697 JSL-F
	By: Garcia	S.B. No. 896

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District;
	providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose
	assessments, fees, or taxes.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Subtitle C, Title 4, Special District Local Laws
	Code, is amended by adding Chapter 3923 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 3923.  EAST HOUSTON MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 3923.001.  DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2)  "City" means the City of Houston.
	(3)  "County" means Harris County.
	(4)  "Director" means a board member.
	(5)  "District" means the East Houston Management
	District.
	Sec. 3923.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT. The
	district is a special district created under Section 59, Article
	XVI, Texas Constitution.
	Sec. 3923.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The
	creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this
	chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and
	other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the
	legislature has established a program to accomplish the public
	purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
	(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote,
	develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce,
	transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts,
	entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public
	welfare in the district.
	(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to
	supplant city services provided in the district.
	Sec. 3923.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. (a)
	The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b)  All land and other property included in the district
	will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by
	the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a,
	Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and
	other powers granted under this chapter.
	(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest
	and is essential to further the public purposes of:
	(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the
	state;
	(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment;
	(3)  developing or expanding transportation and
	commerce; and
	(4)  providing quality residential housing.
	(d)  The district will:
	(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
	residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors,
	and consumers in the district, and of the public;
	(2)  provide needed funding for the district to
	preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of
	the district territory as a residential community and business
	center; and
	(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment
	of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping,
	removing graffiti from, and developing certain areas in the
	district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation,
	and enhancement of scenic beauty.
	(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at
	grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street
	landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of
	and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an
	improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.
	(f)  The district will not act as the agent or
	instrumentality of any private interest even though the district
	will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
	Sec. 3923.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the
	Act enacting this chapter.
	(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of
	the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the
	field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process
	does not affect the district's:
	(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
	(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes
	for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and
	interest on a bond;
	(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
	(4)  legality or operation.
	Sec. 3923.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
	(a)  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be
	included in:
	(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created under
	Chapter 311, Tax Code;
	(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under
	Chapter 312, Tax Code;
	(3)  an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303,
	Government Code; or
	(4)  an industrial district created under Chapter 42,
	Local Government Code.
	(b)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone
	described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of
	the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited
	in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district
	for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under
	Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to
	pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district
	for an improvement project.  A project may not receive public funds
	under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, unless the project
	has been approved by the governing body of the city.
	(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in
	the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section
	311.006(b), Tax Code.
	Sec. 3923.007.  APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT
	DISTRICTS LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter,
	Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
	Sec. 3923.008.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall
	be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes
	stated in this chapter.
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 3923.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. The district is
	governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of
	four years, with 5 or 6 directors' terms expiring June 1 of each
	odd-numbered year.
	Sec. 3923.052.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY
	CITY. (a) To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the
	governing body of the city, a person must be:
	(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered
	voter of the district;
	(2)  an owner of stock or a partnership or membership
	interest, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate
	partnership, limited liability company, or other entity owner of a
	direct or indirect interest in property in the district; or
	(3)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person
	described by Subdivision (2).
	(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the
	district.
	Sec. 3923.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; COMPOSITION OF
	BOARD. (a)  The governing body of the city shall appoint directors
	from persons recommended by the board.
	(b)  In making appointments under this section, the
	governing body of the city shall ensure that:
	(1)  eight positions on the board are occupied by
	persons described by Sections 3923.052(a)(2) or (3); and
	(2)  three positions on the board are occupied by
	persons described by Section 3923.052(a)(1).
	Sec. 3923.054.  VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs on the board,
	the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the remainder
	of the unexpired term.
	Sec. 3923.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION. (a)  A
	director shall file the director's oath or affirmation of office
	with the district, and the district shall retain the oath or
	affirmation in the district records.
	(b)  A director shall file a copy of the director's oath or
	affirmation with the secretary of the city.
	Sec. 3923.056.  QUORUM.  A vacant director position is not
	counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.
	Sec. 3923.057.  OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among
	the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The offices
	of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person.
	Sec. 3923.058.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. (a) The district
	may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each
	board meeting. The total amount of compensation a director may
	receive each year may not exceed $2,000.
	(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary
	and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and
	responsibilities of the board.
	Sec. 3923.059.  LIABILITY INSURANCE. The district may obtain
	and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from
	a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and
	insures a director against personal liability and from all claims
	relating to:
	(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's
	capacity as a member of the board;
	(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or
	(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the
	district.
	Sec. 3923.060.  NO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The board may not
	create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
	Sec. 3923.061.  BOARD MEETINGS. The board shall hold
	meetings at a place accessible to the public.
	Sec. 3923.062.  INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board
	consists of:
	Pos. No. Name of Director
	1 ____________________
	2 ____________________
	3 ____________________
	4 ____________________
	5 ____________________
	6 ____________________
	7 ____________________
	8 ____________________
	9 ____________________
	10 ____________________
	11 ____________________
	(b)  The terms of the initial directors expire June 1, 2017.
	(c)  Of the directors who replace an initial director, the
	terms of directors serving in positions 1 through 6 expire June 1,
	2019, and the terms of directors serving in positions 7 through 11
	expire June 1, 2021.
	(d)  Section 3923.053 does not apply to initial directors
	under this section.
	(e)  This section expires September 1, 2021.
	SUBCHAPTER C.  POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 3923.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has
	the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for
	which the district is created.
	Sec. 3923.102.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  The
	district may provide, design, construct, acquire, improve,
	relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an improvement project or
	service using money available to the district, or contract with a
	governmental or private entity to provide, design, construct,
	acquire, improve, relocate, operate, maintain, or finance an
	improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or
	Chapter 375, Local Government Code.
	Sec. 3923.103.  LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  An
	improvement project described by Section 3923.102 may be located:
	(1)  in the district; or
	(2)  in an area outside but adjacent to the district if
	the project is for the purpose of extending a public infrastructure
	improvement beyond the district's boundaries to a logical terminus.
	Sec. 3923.104.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS. The
	district, using money available to the district, may exercise the
	powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local
	Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire,
	construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that
	chapter.
	Sec. 3923.105.  NONPROFIT CORPORATION. (a) The board by
	resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to
	assist and act for the district in implementing a project or
	providing a service authorized by this chapter.
	(b)  The nonprofit corporation:
	(1)  has each power of and is considered to be a local
	government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431,
	Transportation Code; and
	(2)  may implement any project and provide any service
	authorized by this chapter.
	(c)  The board shall appoint the board of directors of the
	nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit
	corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors
	of a local government corporation created under Subchapter D,
	Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not
	required to reside in the district.
	Sec. 3923.106.  AGREEMENTS; GRANTS. (a)  As provided by
	Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an
	agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.
	(b)  The implementation of a project is a governmental
	function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government
	Code.
	Sec. 3923.107.  LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. To protect the
	public interest, the district may contract with a qualified party,
	including the county or the city, to provide law enforcement
	services in the district for a fee.
	Sec. 3923.108.  MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. The
	district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit
	organization that performs a service or provides an activity
	consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
	Sec. 3923.109.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) The district may
	engage in activities that accomplish the economic development
	purposes of the district.
	(b)  The district may establish and provide for the
	administration of one or more programs to promote state or local
	economic development and to stimulate business and commercial
	activity in the district, including programs to:
	(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and
	(2)  provide district personnel and services.
	(c)  The district may create economic development programs
	and exercise the economic development powers that:
	(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a
	municipality; and
	(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code,
	provides to a municipality.
	Sec. 3923.110.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may
	not exercise the power of eminent domain.
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; ASSESSMENTS
	Sec. 3923.151.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY. The
	board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and
	the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the
	district's money.
	Sec. 3923.152.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
	The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain
	an improvement project or service authorized under this chapter or
	Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to
	the district.
	Sec. 3923.153.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING PAYMENT OF DISTRICT
	BONDS, OBLIGATIONS, OR OTHER COSTS.  The district may provide or
	secure the payment or repayment of any bond, note, or other
	temporary or permanent obligation or reimbursement or other
	contract with any person and the costs and expenses of the
	establishment, administration, and operation of the district and
	the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an
	improvement project or district contractual obligation or
	indebtedness by:
	(1)  the imposition of an ad valorem tax or sales and
	use tax or an assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental
	charge; or
	(2)  any other revenue or resources of the district, or
	other revenue authorized by the city, including revenues from a tax
	increment reinvestment zone created by the city under applicable
	law.
	Sec. 3923.154.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND
	IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS. (a) The board may not finance a
	service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter
	unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement
	has been filed with the board.
	(b)  The petition must be signed by:
	(1)  the owners of a majority of the assessed value of
	real property in the district subject to assessment according to
	the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county; or
	(2)  at least 50 persons who own real property in the
	district subject to assessment, if more than 50 persons own real
	property in the district subject to assessment as determined by the
	most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
	Sec. 3923.155.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING. The district
	may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local
	Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.
	The board shall determine the method of notice.
	Sec. 3923.156.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS. (a)
	The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any
	purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the
	district.
	(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment
	resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll
	by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or
	reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's
	fees incurred by the district:
	(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property
	assessed;
	(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than
	a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem
	taxes; and
	(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against
	the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the
	assessment proceedings.
	(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's
	resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is
	paid. The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the
	board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
	(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the
	assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of
	any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in
	the manner required for additional assessments.
	Sec. 3923.157.  STORM WATER USER CHARGES.  The district may
	establish user charges related to the operation of storm water
	facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the
	protection of water quality in the district.
	Sec. 3923.158.  NONPOTABLE WATER USER CHARGES.  The district
	may establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for
	irrigation purposes, subject to approval of the governing body of
	the city.
	Sec. 3923.159.  COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.  The
	district may undertake separately or jointly with other persons,
	including the city or county, all or part of the cost of an
	improvement project, including an improvement project:
	(1)  for improving, enhancing, and supporting public
	safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical
	services, and law enforcement in or adjacent to the district; or
	(2)  that confers a general benefit on the entire
	district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district.
	Sec. 3923.160.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district
	may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax
	or assessment on property in the zones.
	SUBCHAPTER E.  TAXES AND BONDS
	Sec. 3923.201.  TAX ABATEMENT.  The district may enter into a
	tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this
	state authorizing and applicable to a tax abatement agreement by a
	municipality.
	Sec. 3923.202.  PROPERTY TAX AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The district
	may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district
	to:
	(1)  pay for an improvement project of the types
	authorized by Section 52(b), Article III, and Section 59, Article
	XVI, Texas Constitution; or
	(2)  secure the payment of bonds issued for a purpose
	described by Subdivision (1).
	(b)  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax to pay for
	an improvement project under this chapter unless the imposition is
	approved by the voters of the district voting at an election held
	for that purpose. The board may call an election to approve the
	imposition of an ad valorem tax to pay for an improvement project
	under this chapter only if the board receives a petition requesting
	the election signed by:
	(1)  more than 51 percent of the record owners of real
	property in the district subject to taxation; or
	(2)  owners representing more than 51 percent of the
	appraised value of real property in the district subject to
	taxation, as determined by the tax rolls of the appraisal district.
	Sec. 3923.203.  SALES AND USE TAX.  (a)  The district may
	impose a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority of the voters
	of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
	Revenue from the tax may be used for any purpose for which ad
	valorem tax revenue of the district may be used.
	(b)  The district may not adopt a sales and use tax if as a
	result of the adoption of the tax the combined rate of all sales and
	use taxes imposed by the district and other political subdivisions
	of this state having territory in the district would exceed two
	percent at any location in the district.
	(c)  If the voters of the district approve the adoption of
	the tax at an election held on the same election date on which
	another political subdivision adopts a sales and use tax or
	approves an increase in the rate of its sales and use tax and as a
	result the combined rate of all sales and use taxes imposed by the
	district and other political subdivisions of this state having
	territory in the district would exceed two percent at any location
	in the district, the election to adopt a sales and use tax under
	this chapter has no effect.
	Sec. 3923.204.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The
	district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or
	other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes,
	sales and use taxes, or assessments in the manner provided by
	Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local
	Government Code.
	(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the
	district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond,
	note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a
	proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or
	other type of obligation.
	(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by
	Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local
	Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable
	wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the money the district
	receives from improvement revenue or from any other source.
	Sec. 3923.205.  BOND MATURITY. Bonds may mature not more
	than 40 years from their date of issue.
	Sec. 3923.206.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. At
	the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad
	valorem taxes are issued:
	(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual
	ad valorem tax for each year that all or part of the bonds are
	outstanding; and
	(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem
	tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient
	to:
	(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other
	obligations as the interest becomes due; and
	(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the
	principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the
	redemption price at any earlier required redemption date.
	SUBCHAPTER F.  DISSOLUTION
	Sec. 3923.251.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE. (a) The city
	by ordinance may dissolve the district.
	(b)  The city may not dissolve the district until the
	district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are
	payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged, or the
	city has affirmatively assumed the obligation to pay the
	outstanding debt from city revenue.
	Sec. 3923.252.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
	(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations
	outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other
	revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the
	rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and
	collection of the assessments or other revenue.
	(b)  The city shall have and exercise all district powers to
	enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:
	(1)  the bonds or other obligations when due and
	payable according to their terms; or
	(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other
	obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or
	obligations.
	Sec. 3923.253.  CONCURRENCE ON ADDITIONAL POWERS. If the
	legislature grants the district a power that is in addition to the
	powers approved by the initial resolution of the governing body of
	the city consenting to the creation of the district, the district
	may not exercise that power unless the governing body of the city
	consents to that change by resolution.
	Sec. 3923.254.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. (a)
	After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to
	the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the
	district, including any bonds or other debt payable from
	assessments or other district revenue.
	(b)  If the city dissolves the district, the board shall
	transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
	SECTION 2.  The East Houston Management District initially
	includes all the territory contained in the following area:
	The described area is +/- 5,507 acres (8.6 sq. miles) in size and is
	situated in East Houston and generally bounded by Loop 610 East on
	the east, Clinton Dr. & Greater East End District on the south,
	Lockwood Dr. on the west and Liberty Rd. on the north.
	Beginning at a point where the south right-of-way (ROW) of Liberty
	Road intersects with the ROW centerline of Interstate 610 N Loop E
	(southbound) then southeast along ROW centerline of Interstate Hwy
	610 E to ROW centerline of Clinton Dr. and coincident boundary line
	of Greater East End Management District;
	Then northwest along ROW centerline of Clinton Dr. to west ROW of
	Dorsett St.;
	Then north along west ROW of Dorsett St. to south ROW of Tilgham
	St.;
	Then west along south ROW of Tilgham to east ROW of Labco St.;
	Then north along east ROW of Labco St. to south ROW of Market St.;
	Then generally east along south ROW of Market St. to east ROW of
	Dorsett St.;
	Then north along east ROW of Dorsett St. to ROW centerline of Lyons
	Ave.;
	Then west along ROW centerline of Lyons Ave. to ROW centerline of
	Crown St.;
	Then south along ROW centerline of Crown St. to south ROW of Market
	St.;
	Then generally east along south ROW of Market St. to west ROW of N.
	Wayside Dr./US 90-A Hwy West (southbound) and coincident Greater
	East End District boundary line;
	Then south along Greater East End District boundary line to north
	easement of Amtrak Railway;
	Then northwest along north easement of Amtrak Railway to ROW
	centerline of Clinton Dr.;
	Then generally west and west northwest along ROW centerline of
	Clinton Dr. to east ROW of Lockwood Dr.;
	Then generally north along east ROW of Lockwood Dr., and east
	boundary line of Near Northside District to south ROW of Liberty
	Road;
	Then east northeast along south ROW of Liberty Road to ROW
	centerline of Interstate 610 N Loop E (southbound) and beginning
	point of +/- 5,507 acre tract.
	Save and Except INTERNATIONAL TRUCK PLACE RES A BLK 1;
	Save and Except GULFPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK TR D BLK 1;
	Save and Except HOUSTON BELT RAILWAY IND PARK TRS 6A-1A & 6B-1 BLK
	2;
	SECTION 3.  (a) The legal notice of the intention to
	introduce this Act, setting forth the general substance of this
	Act, has been published as provided by law, and the notice and a
	copy of this Act have been furnished to all persons, agencies,
	officials, or entities to which they are required to be furnished
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 313,
	Government Code.
	(b)  The governor, one of the required recipients, has
	submitted the notice and Act to the Texas Commission on
	Environmental Quality.
	(c)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has filed
	its recommendations relating to this Act with the governor,
	lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives
	within the required time.
	(d)  The general law relating to consent by political
	subdivisions to the creation of districts with conservation,
	reclamation, and road powers and the inclusion of land in those
	districts has been complied with.
	(e)  All requirements of the constitution and laws of this
	state and the rules and procedures of the legislature with respect
	to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act have been
	fulfilled and accomplished.
	SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
	a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
	provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
	Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
	Act takes effect September 1, 2015.