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TX Spec Dist Code § 8181.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8181.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8181.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8181.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8181.004. District Territory

Sec. 8181.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 654, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-542, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, and validity;(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8181.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8181.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8181.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8181.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8181.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8181.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8182.001. Definition

Sec. 8182.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Cypresswood Utility District.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8182.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8182.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8182.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8182.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8182.004. District Territory

Sec. 8182.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 576, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-515, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, and validity;(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8182.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8182.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8182.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8182.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8182.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8183.001. Definitions

Sec. 8183.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 21.072, eff. September 1, 2009.(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.(4)  "District" means the Delta County Municipal Utility District.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.072, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8183.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8183.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8183.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8183.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All territory in the district will benefit from the works and improvements of the district.(b)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state for the improvement of their property and industries.  In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the district will be performing an essential public function under the constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 8183.051. District Territory

Sec. 8183.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Delta County unless the district territory has been modified under this subchapter or other law.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 8183.052. Annexation of Territory

Sec. 8183.052.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The board may annex territory if a petition requesting annexation is signed by a majority of the registered voters of the territory who own taxable property in the territory and is filed with the board.  The petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and bounds, or otherwise, except that if the territory is the same as that contained in the boundaries of a municipality, the petition is sufficient if it states that the territory to be annexed is the territory contained in the municipal boundaries.(b)  If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (a), the board shall:(1)  adopt a resolution stating the conditions, if any, under which the territory may be annexed to the district; and(2)  set a time and place to hold a hearing on the question of whether the territory to be annexed will benefit from the improvements, works, or facilities owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.(c)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the adoption of the resolution stating the time and place of the hearing and addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the territory to be annexed shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the board that is of general circulation in the territory to be annexed.  The notice must describe the territory in the same manner in which Subsection (a) requires the petition to describe the territory.(d)  Any interested person may appear at the hearing and offer evidence for or against the annexation.(e)  The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules prescribed by the board and may be recessed from time to time.(f)  If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the board finds that the land in the territory will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the board may adopt a resolution annexing the territory to the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 8183.053. Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-Way

Sec. 8183.053.  RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.  (a)  A railroad right-of-way may not be annexed to the district unless the right-of-way is contained in the limits of a municipality annexed at the same time or previously annexed to the district.(b)  A railroad right-of-way that is not in the limits of a municipality will not benefit from improvements, works, and facilities the district is authorized to construct.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8183.101. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8183.101.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in Delta County or in a county all or a portion of which is contained in the district.(b)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and owns taxable property in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8183.102. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 8183.102.  APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8183.103. Vote by Board President

Sec. 8183.103.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.  The vice president may not exercise the president's right to vote.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8183.104. Director's and Treasurer's Bond

Sec. 8183.104.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BOND.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 8183.105. Compensation

Sec. 8183.105.  COMPENSATION.  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director:(1)  shall receive a fee for attending each meeting of the board not to exceed $20 for a meeting or $40 in one calendar month; and(2)  is entitled to an additional amount not to exceed $20 for each day that the director devotes to serving the business of the district if the service is expressly approved by the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.151. Contracts to Supply Water or Sewage Services

Sec. 8183.151.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE SERVICES.  (a)  The district may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage transportation, treatment, or disposal services.(b)  The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, water supply, water filtration or purification, or water supply facilities or the municipality's sewage collection, treatment, and disposal system on the consideration agreed to by the district and the municipality.(c)  The contract may be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties.(d)  The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.(e)  The district may contract with a municipality for the operation of the district's water and sewer system by the municipality.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.152. Acquisition of Land and Other Property

Sec. 8183.152.  ACQUISITION OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY.  The district may acquire the fee simple title to land and other property or easements inside or outside the district and may construct, lease, or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary or useful to:(1)  divert, impound, store, or treat water for, or transport water to, municipalities and others inside or outside the district for municipal, domestic, industrial, or mining purposes; or(2)  provide sewage collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal services to municipalities and others inside or outside the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.153. Construction Contracts

Sec. 8183.153.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may award a construction contract that requires an expenditure of more than $5,000 only after publication of notice to bidders once each week for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the district that is designated or approved by the board.(b)  The notice is sufficient if it states:(1)  the time and place for opening the bids;(2)  the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and(3)  the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.154. Surplus Property

Sec. 8183.154.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  Subject to the terms of a deed of trust issued by the district, the district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of property the board considers not needed for district purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.155. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8183.155.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land and other property and easements, inside or outside the district, including land needed for a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable high-water line around a reservoir.(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 Chapter 21, 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.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8183.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 8183.156. Cost of Relocating Property

Sec. 8183.156.  COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of any power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting or changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property and facility, or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.|