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33-470: New Territory opened in 1989. In November 2016 the Sugar Land city council voted in favor of the city annexing New Territory, along with Greatwood , by the end of 2017. The annexation was effective December 12, 2017. New Territory is located in eastern Fort Bend County at 29°35′41″N 95°40′39″W  /  29.59472°N 95.67750°W  / 29.59472; -95.67750 (29.594657, -95.677561). It

66-628: A hospital district . OakBend Medical Center serves as the county's charity hospital which the county contracts with. Residents are zoned to the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District . Zoned schools within Greatwood include: The LCISD established a middle school and a high school south of Greatwood as part of a bond program designed to serve the community. They are Reading Junior High School and George Ranch High School . Reading JHS, and George Ranch HS are

99-511: A female householder with no husband present, and 9.6% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.10. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 39.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

132-569: A quorum. The most recent of these attempts took place during a 2021 special session of the Legislature. On July 12, 2021, during a special session, at least 51 Democratic members of the House fled the state in two charter jets bound for Washington, D.C. , in an effort to block Republican-backed election legislation from passing. The lawmakers planned to spend at least three weeks in Washington, running out

165-466: A time as the legislature met quorum to vote on the bill. After the first special session expired on August 6, Governor Abbott called a second session the next day. State District Judge Brad Urrutia granted a restraining order on August 9 temporarily protecting the absent Democrats from arrest by the state, however this restraining order was overturned by the Texas Supreme Court . On August 10, with

198-584: Is also an assisted living facility and a privately operated public golf course. Texas Legislature The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas . It is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives . The state legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin . It is a powerful arm of the Texas government not only because of its power of

231-535: Is bordered to the east and south by the city limits of Sugar Land. The Brazos River forms part of the southern boundary of the CDP. U.S. Route 90 forms the northern edge of the CDP. According to the United States Census Bureau , the New Territory CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km), of which 4.6 square miles (12.0 km) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km), or 2.96%,

264-455: Is bounded on the north by Interstate 69 / U.S. Route 59 , on the west by Crabb River Road, and on the north by the city of Sugar Land. The community is south of the Brazos River . The southern edge of the CDP runs generally along Rabbs Bayou, though parts of the sections known as Greatwood Knoll and Greatwood Crossing lie south of Rabbs Bayou. Four homes along Macek Road are on the north side of

297-563: Is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 1.93%, is water. Greatwood is southwest of the city of Sugar Land. The Telfair community of Sugar Land is about 2 miles (3 km) northeast of Greatwood. Greatwood has 4,167 houses in 29 neighborhoods. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,640 people, 2,250 households, and 2,034 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,705.6 inhabitants per square mile (658.5/km ). There were 2,338 housing units at an average density of 600.6 per square mile (231.9/km ). The racial makeup of

330-539: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,861 people, 3,708 households, and 3,422 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,746.1 person per square mile (1,059.8/km). There were 3,805 housing units at an average density of 753.8 per square mile (291.0/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.56% White , 10.02% African American , 0.22% Native American , 26.07% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.14% from other races , and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.35% of

363-552: Is within the Fort Bend Independent School District . The community is within the West Division, controlling school board slots 1 through 3. Some of New Territory is zoned to Walker Station Elementary School, and some is zoned to Brazos Bend Elementary School. All of New Territory is zoned to Sartartia Middle School . Prior to 2001, Garcia Middle School served all of New Territory. Some of New Territory

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396-523: Is zoned to Austin High School , other parts are zoned to Travis High School . Prior to 2006 all territory was zoned to Austin; in the fall of that year Travis opened. At the time of the rezoning, the present 11th and 12th graders remained at Austin, while 9th and 10th graders were immediately rezoned; the Travis zoning was phased in each year. The Texas Legislature designated Wharton County Junior College as

429-495: The 2003 Texas congressional redistricting . The Texas Constitution limits the duration of each special session to 30 days; lawmakers may consider only those issues designated by the governor in his "call," or proclamation convening the special session (though other issues may be added by the Governor during a session). Any bill passed by the Legislature takes effect 90 days after its passage unless two-thirds of each house votes to give

462-545: The Texas Constitution requires that 2/3 of a chamber's members be present to constitute a quorum for conducting business (this is greater than what is required for the United States Congress, which only requires a simple majority of a chamber's members). This has resulted in several instances where, in an effort to block legislation from passing, a sufficient number of members have fled the state in order to deny

495-416: The poverty line , including 0.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The City of Sugar Land Fire Station No. 6 provides fire services to the community. Homeowners in Greatwood paid for this service separately prior to the annexation. In the pre-annexation era Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and the county constables provided police services to Greatwood. Fort Bend County does not have

528-400: The CDP was 84.29% White , 4.74% African American , 0.14% Native American , 7.50% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.37% from other races , and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.57% of the population. There were 2,250 households, out of which 50.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.1% were married couples living together, 2.6% had

561-699: The Canyon Gate at Brazos neighborhood, adjacent to Greatwood, from Dickinson to Williams Elementary School. Several residents of Canyon Gate protested the rezoning. Joshua Winata of the Houston Chronicle wrote that it resulted in a "reluctant rivalry" between Canyon Gate and Greatwood. The Texas Legislature designated Wharton County Junior College as the college for the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction of Sugar Land as well as for LCISD. There are 12 community parks in Greatwood. The community has playgrounds, ballfields, swimming pools, and clubhouses. There

594-553: The General Appropriations Act, the state's budget and spending authority). Although members are elected on partisan ballots, both houses of the Legislature are officially organized on a nonpartisan basis, with members of both parties serving in leadership positions such as committee chairmanships. As of 2022, a majority of the members of each chamber are members of the Republican Party . The Texas Constitution sets

627-590: The Senate, while the Speaker of the House is elected from that body by its members. Both have wide latitude in choosing committee membership in their respective houses and have a large impact on lawmaking in the state. Only the governor may call the Legislature into special sessions, unlike other states where the legislature may call itself into session. The governor may call as many sessions as desired. For example, Governor Rick Perry called three consecutive sessions to address

660-402: The average family size was 3.63. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 2.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.8 males. The median income for a household in the CDP

693-456: The bayou across a private bridge and are not part of the master-planned community. North of Rabbs Bayou, a watercourse known as Middle Bayou runs from west to east through Greatwood to the Brazos River. Both Rabbs and Middle Bayous are channelized. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km ), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km )

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726-540: The bill either immediate effect or earlier effect. The Legislature may provide for an effective date that is after the 90th day. Under current legislative practice, most bills are given an effective date of September 1 in odd-numbered years (September 1 is the start of the state's fiscal year). Bills can (and many are) pre-filed before the start of a session: for regular sessions the lower numbers are reserved for bills with high priority by Legislative leadership (with HB1 and SB1 specifically reserved for each chamber's version of

759-562: The clock on the special session, which began July 8. During their time away from the state legislative chambers, they also advocated for federal voting legislation such as the For the People Act . Governor Abbott stated that representatives, upon return to the state, would be arrested and escorted to the state legislative chambers to fulfill their lawmaking duties. He additionally noted he would use his power to call successive special sessions until such

792-638: The college for the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction of Sugar Land. Greatwood, Texas Greatwood is a neighborhood within the city of Sugar Land in the state of Texas , United States. It was formerly a census-designated place located in Fort Bend County . The population was 11,538 at the 2010 census, up from 6,640 at the 2000 census. It was annexed into the City of Sugar Land on December 12, 2017. American General started development of Greatwood in 1989. Newland Communities later took control of

825-434: The independent comedy The Legend of Action Man was shot in and around New Territory. It was where the creators of Dingoman productions (Andy Young, Derek Papa & James McEnelly) lived and met before they formed the sketch group and made their feature film. Fort Bend County does not have a hospital district . OakBend Medical Center serves as the county's charity hospital which the county contracts with. New Territory

858-457: The next session is the 89th session , scheduled to convene on January 14, 2025, at noon ( CST ) after the 2024 Texas elections . The Texas Legislature meets in regular session on the second Tuesday in January of each odd-numbered year. The Texas Constitution limits the regular session to 140 calendar days. The lieutenant governor , elected statewide separately from the governor , presides over

891-405: The population. There were 3,708 households, out of which 67.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.7% were non-families. 6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and

924-691: The purse to control and direct the activities of state government and the strong constitutional connections between it and the Lieutenant Governor of Texas , but also due to Texas's plural executive . The Legislature is the constitutional successor of the Congress of the Republic of Texas since Texas's 1845 entrance into the Union . The Legislature held its first regular session from February 16 to May 13, 1846. The Legislature has completed its 88th session , and

957-514: The qualifications for election to each house as follows: State legislators in Texas make $ 600 per month, or $ 7,200 per year, plus a per diem of $ 221 for every day the Legislature is in session (also including any special sessions). That adds up to $ 38,140 a year for a regular session (140 days), with the total pay for a two-year term being $ 45,340. Legislators receive a pension after eight years of service, starting at age 60. Article III, Section 10 of

990-431: The rebuilding. By 2008, Greatwood was built-out. In November 2016, the Sugar Land city council voted in favor of the city annexing Greatwood and New Territory by the end of 2017. The annexation was effective December 12, 2017. Greatwood is located in eastern Fort Bend County at 29°33′14″N 95°40′31″W  /  29.55389°N 95.67528°W  / 29.55389; -95.67528 (29.553813, -95.675319). It

1023-500: The respective zoned schools. Polly Ryon Middle School, a sixth grade-only school next to George Ranch, opened in 2013. Prior to the opening of the George Ranch schools, Greatwood was zoned to Lamar Consolidated High School . In 2009, LCISD proposed rezoning houses containing 366 students from Campbell Elementary students to Dickinson Elementary in order to relieve Campbell Elementary. This plan also called for rezoning some areas in

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1056-406: Was $ 93,972, and the median income for a family was $ 96,863. Males had a median income of $ 71,250 versus $ 46,537 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 29,341. About 1.3% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 o New Territory has a club with a gymnasium and an exercise room. A large portion of

1089-406: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 107,917, and the median income for a family was $ 110,818. Males had a median income of $ 80,260 versus $ 49,471 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 45,609. About 0.8% of families and 0.9% of the population were below

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