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TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8866.004. District Territory

Sec. 8866.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Leon, Madison, and Freestone Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8866.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8866.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8866.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8866.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The Leon County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.(b)  The Madison County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.(c)  The Freestone County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.(d)  On January 1 of each even-numbered year, the appropriate commissioners courts shall appoint the appropriate number of directors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8866.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8866.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the commissioners court that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8866.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8866.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8866.055. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8866.055.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8866.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8866.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8866.102. Groundwater Wells Under Jurisdiction of Railroad Commission

Sec. 8866.102.  GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.  (a)  In this section, "railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.(b)  A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.(c)  Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.(d)  To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:(1)  must apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and(2)  is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.(e)  Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees.  However, the district may impose either a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility.  A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8866.103. Limitation on Power of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8866.103.  LIMITATION ON POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district does not have the authority granted by Section 36.105, Water Code, relating to eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8866.151. Fees

Sec. 8866.151.  FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.  The fee may be based on:(1)  the size of column pipe used by the well; or(2)  the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.(b)  Fees may not exceed:(1)  25 cents per acre-foot for water used for irrigating agricultural crops; or(2)  17 cents per thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose.(c)  In addition to the fee authorized under Subsection (a), the district may impose a reasonable fee or surcharge for an export fee using one of the following methods:(1)  a fee negotiated between the district and the transporter; or(2)  a combined production and export fee not to exceed 17 cents per thousand gallons of water used.(d)  Fees authorized by this section may be:(1)  assessed annually; and(2)  used to pay the cost of operating the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8866.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8866.152. Limitation on Authority to Impose Taxes

Sec. 8866.152.  LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAXES.  The district does not have the authority granted by Sections 36.020 and 36.201-36.204, Water Code, relating to taxes.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8867.001. Definitions

Sec. 8867.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8867.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8867.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8867.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8867.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (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 works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8867.004. District Territory

Sec. 8867.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Haskell County, Knox County, and Baylor County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8867.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 16 directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.052. Appointment of Directors in General

Sec. 8867.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS IN GENERAL.  The commissioners court of each county in the district shall appoint an equal number of directors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.053. Appointment of Directors by Additional Counties

Sec. 8867.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY ADDITIONAL COUNTIES.  (a)  When a county is added to the district, the board shall change the number of directors so that an equal number of directors are appointed by the commissioners court of each county in the district.  The terms of the directors then serving expire on a date set by the board, not later than the 90th day after the date the county is added to the district, and the directors continue to serve only until the new directors have been appointed.(b)  The board shall send to the commissioners court of each county in the district notice of the number of directors the county may appoint.(c)  After receiving the notice from the board, the commissioners courts of all the counties in the district shall confer to determine the number of new directors from each county who will serve four-year terms and the number of new directors from each county who will serve two-year terms.  The commissioners courts shall provide that, as nearly as possible, half of the new directors, in total and from each county, serve four-year terms and the remaining new directors serve two-year terms.(d)  The commissioners court of each county shall appoint new directors before the date set by the board in Subsection (a).  A commissioners court may reappoint a current director.(e)  The new directors from each county shall draw lots to determine which directors serve four-year terms and which directors serve two-year terms in accordance with Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.054. Eligibility

Sec. 8867.054.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible to serve as director, a person must be:(1)  at least 21 years of age; and(2)  a registered voter in the county from which the person is appointed.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8867.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commissioners court of the county from which the person vacating the position was appointed shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.056. Compensation

Sec. 8867.056.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive fees of office under Section 36.060, Water Code, if the director holds another office that is a civil office of emolument for purposes of Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(b)  Except as provided by this section, a director may receive reimbursement of actual expenses as provided by Section 36.060(b), Water Code.(c)  The board by rule, bylaw, or resolution may limit the amount of fees of office or the amount of reimbursement for actual expenses a director is entitled to receive.(d)  This section prevails over any provision of general or special law that is in conflict or inconsistent with this section, including Section 36.060(d), Water Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8867.057. President

Sec. 8867.057.  PRESIDENT.  (a)  The board shall elect a president from among the directors every other year following the appointment of directors under Section 8867.052.(b)  The president may vote and may cast an additional vote to break a tie.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8867.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8867.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by Sections 8867.102 and 8867.103(b), the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8867.102. Limitation on Rulemaking Power Not Applicable

Sec. 8867.102.  LIMITATION ON RULEMAKING POWER NOT APPLICABLE.  Section 36.121, Water Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8867.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8867.103. Fees

Sec. 8867.103.  FEES.  (a)  The district may assess fees under Section 36.122(e) or 36.205(c), Water Code, in an annual amount not to exceed:(1)  $1 per acre-foot of water used for agricultural use;(2)  17 cents per thousand gallons of water used for any other purpose; or(3)  notwithstanding any limitations on the amount of an export fee or surcharge authorized under Section 36.122(e), Water Code, 150 percent of the maximum commercial water rate charged by the City of Wichita Falls for groundwater exported from the district.(b)  Section 36.205(e), Water Code, does not apply to the district.(c)  The district may use funds obtained from an export fee imposed under Subsection (a)(3) only to enhance:(1)  aquifer monitoring, modeling, and data collection; and(2)  research to advance the scientific understanding of the district's groundwater resources.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 609 (H.B. 3185), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8868.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8868.001. Definitions

Sec. 8868.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8868.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8868.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8868.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(b)  The district is a political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8868.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8868.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8868.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (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 works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8868.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8868.004. District Territory

Sec. 8868.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Jasper, Newton, Hardin, and Tyler Counties, Texas, unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Section 8868.005;(2)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(3)  other law.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|