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TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0155. District to Receive and Accept Technical and Financial Assistance

Sec. 8509.0155.  DISTRICT TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The district may receive and accept technical and financial assistance from other districts or state agencies or from the United States to accomplish the purposes described by Sections 8509.0152 and 8509.0154.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0156. Water Appropriation Permits

Sec. 8509.0156.  WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS.  (a)  Through an appropriate hearing, the district may obtain an appropriation permit from the commission, as provided by Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water Code.(b)  On application of the district or at the will of the commission and after an appropriate hearing, the commission may modify an appropriation permit obtained by the district from the commission to increase or decrease the amount of water that may be appropriated and the amount that may be stored by the district to meet fluctuating demands.(c)  On application by the district or by the commission's own action, the commission shall redetermine the maximum amount of water that the district may store in the district's reservoir.  In making this determination, the commission shall consider the needs of the municipalities and other entities that purchase water from the district.(d)  The district may acquire a water appropriation permit from a permit owner.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0157. Underground Sources of Water

Sec. 8509.0157.  UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF WATER.  The district may not develop or otherwise acquire underground sources of water.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0158. Limitation on Construction of Certain Facilities

Sec. 8509.0158.  LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES.  The district may not construct a dam or other facility for impounding water unless the plans for the dam or facility are approved by the commission.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0159. Disposal of District Property

Sec. 8509.0159.  DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  The district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of any property considered by the district not to be needed for district purposes, subject to the terms of any deed of trust or other indenture.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0160. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8509.0160.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire:(1)  the fee simple title to land and other property and easements inside the district, including land needed for a reservoir or dam or a flood easement above the probable high-water line around a reservoir; and(2)  the fee simple title to land and other property and easements outside the district, except for land, other property, and easements to be used for a dam or facility for the impoundment or storage of water.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(c)  The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes of Section 21.021, Property Code.(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property owned by any other political subdivision.(e)  In exercising the power of eminent domain against a person that has the power of eminent domain or a receiver or trustee for that person, the district may acquire an easement only and not the fee title.(f)  The board shall determine the amount of and the type of interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired under this section.(g)  The district's authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0161. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 8509.0161.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the district's sole expense.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0162. Certain Powers Related to District Property

Sec. 8509.0162.  CERTAIN POWERS RELATED TO DISTRICT PROPERTY.  The district may:(1)  lease the hunting rights on property owned by the district;(2)  develop, manage, or lease property owned by the district for any recreational purpose; and(3)  lease property owned by the district to a person seeking to develop renewable energy resources.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0163. Parks and Recreation Facilities

Sec. 8509.0163.  PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES.  The district may establish or otherwise provide for public parks and recreation facilities and may acquire land in the district for those purposes.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8509.0164. Surveys and Investigations

Sec. 8509.0164.  SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.  The board may conduct a survey or an engineering investigation to provide information for the district to facilitate the accomplishment of a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers|Section 8509.0201. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 8509.0201.  ADOPTION OF RULES.  The board may adopt reasonable rules to:(1)  secure, maintain, and preserve the sanitary condition of water in and water that flows into any reservoir owned by the district;(2)  prevent waste of or the unauthorized use of water; and(3)  regulate residence, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and any other recreational or business privilege along or around any reservoir, body of land, or easement owned by the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers|Section 8509.0202. Enforcement of Rules; Penalty

Sec. 8509.0202.  ENFORCEMENT OF RULES; PENALTY.  (a)  The district by rule may prescribe reasonable penalties for the violation of a district rule.(b)  A penalty may consist of a fine not to exceed $200.(c)  A penalty prescribed under this section is in addition to any other penalty provided by the laws of this state.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers|Section 8509.0203. Notice of Rule Providing Penalty

Sec. 8509.0203.  NOTICE OF RULE PROVIDING PENALTY.  (a)  If the district adopts a rule that provides a penalty, the district must publish a substantive statement of the rule and the penalty once a week for two consecutive weeks in each county in which any part of the reservoir to which the rule applies is situated.(b)  A single statement must be as condensed as possible so that the act prohibited by the rule can be easily understood.(c)  The statement may include notice of any number of rules.(d)  The notice must state that:(1)  a person who violates the rule is subject to a penalty; and(2)  the rule is on file in the district's principal office, where the rule may be read by any interested person.(e)  A rule takes effect five days after the date of second publication of the statement under this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers|Section 8509.0204. Judicial Notice of Rules

Sec. 8509.0204.  JUDICIAL NOTICE OF RULES.  A court shall take judicial notice of a rule adopted under this subchapter and published as required by Section 8509.0203, and the court shall consider the rule to be similar in nature to a penal ordinance of a municipality.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers|Section 8509.0205. Enforcement by Peace Officers

Sec. 8509.0205.  ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS.  (a)  A licensed peace officer may make an arrest when necessary to prevent or abate the commission of an offense:(1)  in violation of a district rule or a law of this state that occurs or threatens to occur on any land, water, or easement owned or controlled by the district; or(2)  involving damage to any property owned or controlled by the district.(b)  A peace officer may make an arrest under Subsection (a)(2) at any location.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 8509.0251. Tax Method

Sec. 8509.0251.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.(b)  The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 8509.0252. Authority to Impose Tax; Limitation on Tax Rate; Tax Election

Sec. 8509.0252.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX; LIMITATION ON TAX RATE; TAX ELECTION.  (a)  If a tax is authorized at an election under Section 49.107, Water Code, the district annually may impose an ad valorem tax on the taxable property in the district to provide money:(1)  necessary to construct or acquire, maintain, and operate dams, works, plants, and facilities considered essential or beneficial to the district and the district's purposes; or(2)  adequate to defray the cost of the district's maintenance, operation, and administration.(b)  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax for the district's maintenance, operation, and administration that exceeds 50 cents on the $100 assessed valuation of the taxable property in the district.(c)  An election for the imposition of taxes authorized by this section must be:(1)  ordered by the board; and(2)  held and conducted in the manner provided by this chapter relating to elections for the authorization of bonds.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 8509.0253. Depository

Sec. 8509.0253.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks in the district to serve as depository for the district's money.(b)  District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank or banks, except that:(1)  money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust agreement; and(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or a trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.(d)  The board shall prescribe the terms of service for depositories.(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall issue a notice that:(1)  states the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and(2)  invites the banks in the district to submit an application to be designated as a depository.(f)  The notice must be published one time in a newspaper or newspapers published in the district and specified by the board.(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:(1)  consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks that:(A)  offer the most favorable terms for handling the money; and(B)  the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.(i)  If the board does not receive any applications before the time stated in the notice, the board shall designate one or more banks located inside or outside the district on terms that the board finds advantageous to the district.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter F. General Financial Provisions|Section 8509.0254. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 8509.0254.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a district project or any part of the project.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0301. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 8509.0301.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to carry out any power conferred by this chapter, including to provide a source of water supply for municipalities and other users for agricultural, municipal, domestic, industrial, oil field flooding, and mining purposes.(b)  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0302. Form of Bonds

Sec. 8509.0302.  FORM OF BONDS.  District bonds must be:(1)  issued in the district's name;(2)  signed by the president or vice president; and(3)  attested by the secretary.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0303. Maturity

Sec. 8509.0303.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0304. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 8509.0304.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority vote of the voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  The board may call an election under this section without a petition.  The resolution calling the election must specify:(1)  the time and places at which the election will be held;(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;(3)  the maximum amount of the bonds;(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds;(5)  the form of the ballot; and(6)  the presiding judge for each polling place.(c)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in one newspaper published in each municipality contained in the district for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be not later than the 21st day before the date of the election.  In any municipality in which a newspaper is not published, notice must be given by posting a copy of the resolution in three public places.(d)  The district may issue bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes without an election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0305. Bonds Payable From Revenue

Sec. 8509.0305.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.  (a)  In this section, "net revenue" means the district's gross revenue and income from all sources less the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district and the district's property.(b)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured under board resolution by a pledge of:(1)  all or part of the district's net revenue;(2)  the net revenue of one or more contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds; or(3)  other revenue or income specified by board resolution or in the trust indenture.(c)  The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with, or subordinate to, the bonds being issued, subject to conditions specified by the pledge.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0306. Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 8509.0306.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  The board may issue bonds payable, as pledged by board resolution, from:(1)  ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in the district; or(2)  ad valorem taxes and revenue of the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter G. Bonds|Section 8509.0307. Tax and Rate Requirements

Sec. 8509.0307.  TAX AND RATE REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall impose an ad valorem tax on the taxable property in the district sufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due without limit as to the rate or the amount.  The board may adopt the rate of the tax for any year after considering the money received from the pledged revenue available for payment of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.(b)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue, the board shall set and revise the rates of compensation for water sold and services rendered by the district.(c)  For bonds payable wholly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to:(1)  pay the expense of operating and maintaining the district's facilities;(2)  pay the bonds as they mature and the interest as it accrues; and(3)  maintain the reserve and other funds as provided by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.(d)  For bonds payable partly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to assure compliance with the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|