Understanding What a Special District in Texas in Not
Now that we have explained what special districts Texas are in our previous posts, it is time to explain what they are not. Let us look at a few things that people confuse with special purpose districts. They are not state governments Special purpose districts are local agencies. They deliver specific services to specific people or communities. They operate under state laws and are autonomous government entities. They are accountable to the landowners or voters they serve. However, state officials oversee special purpose districts. Districts must follow the state laws for bonded debt, special taxes, public hearings and elections. They are not cities or county governments Cities and counties are general-purpose governments. Cities and counties offer a broad array of services to protect the safety, health and welfare of citizens. On the other hand, special districts can provide only services that are allowed by state law. Sometimes county supervisors are special-