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TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8843.103. Well Construction Notification

Sec. 8843.103.  WELL CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION. Notwithstanding Section 8843.104, a landowner must notify the district before the construction of a new well that is to be completed after September 1, 2013.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 3903), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8843.104. Exempt Wells

Sec. 8843.104.  EXEMPT WELLS.  (a)  Groundwater withdrawals from the following wells may not be regulated, permitted, or metered by the district:(1)  a well used for domestic use by a single private residential household and incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day; and(2)  a well used for conventional farming and ranching activities, including such intensive operations as aquaculture, livestock feedlots, or poultry operations.(b)  The district may not charge or collect a well construction fee for a well described by Subsection (a)(2).(b-1)  A well owner must obtain a permit and pay any required fees, including a well construction fee, before using any groundwater withdrawn from a well for purposes other than those exempted by this section.(c)  A well used for dewatering and monitoring in the production of coal or lignite is exempt from permit requirements, regulations, and fees imposed by the district.(d)  The district may not enter property to inspect an exempt well without the property owner's permission.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 3903), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8843.105. Standards for Residential Wells

Sec. 8843.105.  STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL WELLS.  The district may not adopt standards for the construction of a residential well that are more stringent than state standards for a residential well.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8843.106. Elections Other Than Directors' Elections

Sec. 8843.106.  ELECTIONS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS' ELECTIONS.An election held by the district, other than an election under Section 8843.053, must be scheduled to coincide with a general election in May or November.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8843.151. Well Construction Fee

Sec. 8843.151.  WELL CONSTRUCTION FEE.  The district may charge and collect a new well construction fee not to exceed $1,000 for a new well.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 3903), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.1515 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8843.1515. Permit Renewal Application Fee

Sec. 8843.1515.  PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FEE.  The district may charge and collect a permit renewal application fee not to exceed $400.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 3903), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8843.152. Service Connection Fee

Sec. 8843.152.  SERVICE CONNECTION FEE.  (a)  This section does not apply to a water utility that has surface water as its sole source of water.(b)  The district may levy and collect a water utility service connection fee not to exceed $1,000 for each new water service connection made after September 1, 2013.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 3903), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8843.153. Taxes and Other Fees Prohibited

Sec. 8843.153.  TAXES AND OTHER FEES PROHIBITED.  Notwithstanding Section 8843.101 or Subchapter G, Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may not:(1)  impose a tax; or(2)  assess or collect any fees except as authorized by Section 8843.151 or 8843.152.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8843.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8843 - Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8843.154. Budget

Sec. 8843.154.  BUDGET.  (a)  The district shall annually:(1)  prepare a budget showing proposed expenditures and disbursements and estimated receipts and collections for the next fiscal year; and(2)  hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.(b)  The district must publish notice of the hearing at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.(c)  A taxpayer of the district is entitled to appear at the hearing to be heard regarding any item in the proposed budget.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8844.001. Definitions

Sec. 8844.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8844.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8844.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8844.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8844.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:(1)  the organization of the district is feasible and practicable;(2)  the land to be included in the district and the residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district;(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and(4)  the creation of the district will further the public welfare.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8844.004. District Territory

Sec. 8844.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory located in Gillespie County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter B; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.026, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory|Section 8844.051. Annexation of Territory Authorized

Sec. 8844.051.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AUTHORIZED.  The board may annex territory to the district as provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory|Section 8844.052. Petition for Annexation Election

Sec. 8844.052.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION ELECTION.  (a)  To initiate a proceeding to annex territory to the district, a written petition requesting that the board call an annexation election must be presented to the board.(b)  The petition must:(1)  define the territory to be annexed; and(2)  be signed by at least 50 percent of the persons who reside in the territory to be annexed according to the most recent federal census.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory|Section 8844.053. Hearing; Election Order

Sec. 8844.053.  HEARING; ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  On receipt of a petition under Section 8844.052, the board shall set a date for a hearing on the petition.  The hearing must be set for a date that is not later than the 20th day after the date the board receives the petition.(b)  The board shall publish notice of the place, time, date, and purpose of the hearing in one or more newspapers with general circulation in the district and in the territory to be annexed.(c)  At the hearing, any person may present testimony for or against annexation of the territory to the district.(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall determine whether an election should be held to determine whether the territory should be annexed.(e)  If the board determines that an election should be held, the board shall issue an order calling separate elections to be held in the district and in the territory to be annexed to determine whether the territory should be annexed to the district.  The board shall hold the elections on the same day at the next uniform election date following the date of the order.(f)  If the board determines that an election should not be held, the board shall issue an order denying the petition.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory|Section 8844.054. Ballots

Sec. 8844.054.  BALLOTS.  Ballots for an election called under Section 8844.053 must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _______________________ (briefly describe the territory to be annexed) in the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District, and assumption by the described territory of a proportional share of the outstanding indebtedness of the district."|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory|Section 8844.055. Declaration of Election Results

Sec. 8844.055.  DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the voters in the district and a majority of the voters in the territory to be annexed voting on the proposition vote in favor of the proposition, the territory is annexed to the district, and the board shall issue a declaration to that effect.(b)  If a majority of the voters in the district or in the territory to be annexed voting on the proposition vote against annexing the territory to the district, the territory is not annexed to the district, and the board shall issue a declaration to that effect.(c)  The board shall file a copy of the election results and declaration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8844.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 8844.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  (a)  The board is composed of five directors, unless the board is expanded under Subsection (b).(b)  If territory is annexed to the district, the territory annexed is entitled to be represented by one director, and the board shall add one director to the board for that purpose.  The board shall appoint an initial director to represent the newly annexed territory.  The initial director serves until the first regular meeting of the board following the first regular election of directors subsequent to the annexation of the territory.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8844.102. Terms

Sec. 8844.102.  TERMS.  Directors serve four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8844.103. Qualifications for Election; Eligibility to Serve

Sec. 8844.103.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.  (a)  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:(1)  a resident of the district; and(2)  at least 18 years of age.(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a):(1)  to be a director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a resident of that precinct; and(2)  to be a director from a specific territory annexed to the district, a person must be a resident of that territory.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8844.104. Election Date

Sec. 8844.104.  ELECTION DATE.  Each odd-numbered year, the board shall hold an election in the district on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.  Section 41.001(a)(2), Election Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 867 (H.B. 3866), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (H.B. 1819), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.151. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8844.151.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of a conflict with this chapter or as limited by this chapter, the district is governed by, is subject to, may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.152. Reclamation

Sec. 8844.152.  RECLAMATION.  The district may:(1)  reclaim land in the district; and(2)  construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.153. Soil Conservation and Improvement

Sec. 8844.153.  SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT.  The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.154. Input Wells

Sec. 8844.154.  INPUT WELLS.  The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.155. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 8844.155.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire any land or property necessary to carry out this chapter by:(1)  gift;(2)  grant;(3)  devise;(4)  lease;(5)  purchase; or(6)  the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.156. Sale and Disposal of Property

Sec. 8844.156.  SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.  Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that is not necessary to carry out the purpose or powers of the district as determined by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.157. Appearance Before Railroad Commission

Sec. 8844.157.  APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.  The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information related to a pending permit application for an injection well to be located in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8844.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8844.158. Prohibition: Supply of Groundwater

Sec. 8844.158.  PROHIBITION:  SUPPLY OF GROUNDWATER.  The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater inside or outside the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8845.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8845.001. Definitions

Sec. 8845.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Irion County Water Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8845.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8845.002. Nature and Purpose of District

Sec. 8845.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of the district's groundwater and surface water, consistent with:(1)  the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 36, Water Code; and(2)  the powers and duties under Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|