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TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11004.110. Division of District

Sec. 11004.110.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if:(1)  the district has no outstanding bonded debt; and(2)  the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes.(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.(e)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 11004.003 to confirm the district's creation.(f)  An order dividing the district shall:(1)  name each new district;(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district or provide that the owner or owner of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in each new district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition; and(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.(g)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.(h)  Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 11004.003. A new district that is not confirmed is subject to dissolution under general laws.(i)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 11004.004 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created under this section and to the inclusion of land in the new district.(j)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11004.111. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 11004.111.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11004.112. Libraries

Sec. 11004.112.  LIBRARIES.  The district may exercise the powers of a library district under Chapter 326, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11004.113. Exercise of Powers of Development Corporation

Sec. 11004.113.  EXERCISE OF POWERS OF DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  The district may exercise the powers of a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11004.114. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 11004.114.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:(1)  a road project authorized by Section 11004.103;  or(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 11004.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 11004.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes;  or(2)  contract payments described by Section 11004.153.(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax, impose a sales or use tax, or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 11004.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 11004.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 11004.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 11004.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 11004.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 11004.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 11004.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 11004.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 11004.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11004.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11004 - Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 11004.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 11004.203.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1098 (H.B. 4817), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11005.001. Definitions

Sec. 11005.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "City" means the city of Muenster.(3)  "City council" means the city council of the city.(4)  "Director" means a member of the board appointed by the city council.(5)  "District" means the Muenster Water District.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11005.002. Nature of District

Sec. 11005.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11005.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 11005.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All territory and taxable property in the city will benefit from the works and improvements of the district.(b)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their property and industries.(c)  The district, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter B. District Territory; Annexation|Section 11005.051. District Territory

Sec. 11005.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the city as those boundaries existed on January 1, 1973, and as the district territory may have been modified under:(1)  this subchapter or its predecessor statute, Section 7, Chapter 619, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  An invalidity in the fixing of the boundaries of the city as they existed on January 1, 1973, does not affect the boundaries of the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter B. District Territory; Annexation|Section 11005.052. Annexation of City Territory

Sec. 11005.052.  ANNEXATION OF CITY TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory annexed to the city after January 1, 1973, may be annexed to the district as provided by this section.(b)  At any time after final passage of an ordinance or resolution annexing territory to the city, the board may give notice of a hearing on the question of annexing that territory to the district.  The notice is sufficient if it:(1)  states the date and place of the hearing; and(2)  describes the territory proposed to be annexed or refers to the annexation ordinance or resolution of the city.(c)  At least 10 days before the date set for the hearing, the notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.(d)  If, as a result of the hearing, the board finds that the territory will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the board shall adopt a resolution annexing the territory to the district.(e)  After the territory is annexed to the district, the board may hold an election in the entire district to determine whether:(1)  the entire district will assume any tax-supported bonds then outstanding and those bonds previously voted but not yet sold; and(2)  an ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds will be imposed on all taxable property in the district.(f)  An election held under Subsection (e) must be held and notice must be given in the same manner as an election is held and notice is given under Section 11005.254 for the issuance of bonds.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter B. District Territory; Annexation|Section 11005.054. Detachment of District Territory After Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 11005.054.  DETACHMENT OF DISTRICT TERRITORY AFTER ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  Territory may not be detached from the district after the issuance of bonds payable from revenue or taxes, or both revenue and taxes.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.101. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 11005.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed by the city council.  The directors occupy numbered places on the board.(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of the directors occupying Places 1, 2, and 3 expiring at midnight on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of the directors occupying Places 4 and 5 expiring at midnight on March 1 of each even-numbered year.(c)  The mayor of the city serves, ex officio, as an honorary board member.  The mayor may attend all board meetings and participate in all board proceedings except that the mayor may not vote.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.102. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 11005.102.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A director may not receive any remuneration or emolument of office, but the director is entitled to reimbursement for the actual expenses incurred in performing the director's duties, to the extent authorized and permitted by the board.(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.103. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 11005.103.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be eligible to be appointed or to serve as a director, a person:(1)  must be a resident, qualified voter of the district;(2)  must not hold any other public office; and(3)  must not be an officer or employee of the city.(b)  A director is eligible for reappointment.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.104. Vacancies

Sec. 11005.104.  VACANCIES.  Any vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in the manner in which the vacating director was appointed.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.105. Removal From Office

Sec. 11005.105.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  (a)  After reasonable notice and a public hearing, the board may remove a director from office for misfeasance, malfeasance, or wilful neglect of duty.(b)  Reasonable notice and a public hearing are not required if the notice and hearing are expressly waived in writing.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.106. Board Resolutions; Quorum; Voting Requirements

Sec. 11005.106.  BOARD RESOLUTIONS; QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The district shall act through resolutions adopted by the board.(b)  Three directors constitute a quorum.(c)  Each director has a vote.(d)  The affirmative vote of at least three directors is necessary to adopt any resolution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.107. Officers and Assistants

Sec. 11005.107.  OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer at the first meeting of the board in March of each year or at any time necessary to fill a vacancy.(b)  The board shall elect the president and vice president from among the directors.(c)  The president shall serve for a term of one year.(d)  The offices of secretary and treasurer:(1)  may be held by one person; and(2)  are not required to be held by a director.(e)  The board may appoint as assistant board secretary one or more persons who are not directors.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.108. Duties of Officers and Assistants

Sec. 11005.108.  DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.  (a)  The board president shall preside at board meetings and perform other duties prescribed by the board.(b)  The board secretary is the official custodian of the minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform other duties and functions prescribed by the board.  An assistant board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board secretary.(c)  The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions prescribed by the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.109. Meetings

Sec. 11005.109.  MEETINGS.  The board shall have regular meetings at times specified by board resolution and shall have special meetings when called by the board president or by any three directors.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11005.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 11005.110. Personal Liability of Directors

Sec. 11005.110.  PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS.  A director is not personally liable for any bond issued or contract executed by the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.|