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TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6912.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6912.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land included in the boundaries of the authority will benefit from the authority.(c)  The authority is essential to the accomplishment of the preservation and conservation of the natural resources of this state.(d)  This chapter addresses a subject in which the state and general public are interested.(e)  Because the accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries, the authority in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6912.004. Authority Territory

Sec. 6912.004.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 20, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6912.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 6912.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the authority by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6912.006. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 6912.006.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6912.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of seven elected supervisors.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 6912.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A supervisor must:(1)  be at least 18 years of age; and(2)  reside in and own land in the authority.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.053. Eligibility for Candidacy for Board Positions

Sec. 6912.053.  ELIGIBILITY FOR CANDIDACY FOR BOARD POSITIONS.  (a)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 1 or Position 2, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Hedwig Village, Texas.(b)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 3 or Position 4, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Hunters Creek Village, Texas.(c)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 5 or Position 6, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Piney Point Village, Texas.(d)  Position 7 is an at-large position.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.054. Supervisors' Election

Sec. 6912.054.  SUPERVISORS' ELECTION.  (a)  Notice of a supervisors' election must be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in Harris County at least 30 days before the date of the election.(b)  The election order must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.055. Ballot Procedure for Candidates

Sec. 6912.055.  BALLOT PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES.  (a)  A person who wants the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for supervisor must submit a petition to the board's secretary requesting that action.(b)  The petition must be signed by at least 10 residents of the authority who are qualified to vote at the election.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.056. Supervisor's Bond

Sec. 6912.056.  SUPERVISOR'S BOND.  Each supervisor shall give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the supervisor's duties.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors|Section 6912.057. Vacancies

Sec. 6912.057.  VACANCIES.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining supervisors until the next election of supervisors for the authority.  If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6912.101. General Powers

Sec. 6912.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The authority has all the rights, powers, and privileges provided by general law applicable to a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, and by all other laws that are helpful in carrying out the purposes for which the authority is created.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6912.102. Contracts to Supply Water or Sewage Services

Sec. 6912.102.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE SERVICES.  (a)  The authority may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage services.  A municipality or other entity may contract with the authority to supply to the authority water or sewage services.(b)  The authority 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 and water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities.  A municipality may contract with the authority for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the authority's water production, water supply, water filtration, or purification and water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities.(c)  A contract may be:(1)  on the terms and for the consideration agreed to by the parties; and(2)  for any period not to exceed 50 years.(d)  An election is not required by a municipality for approval of a water, sewer, or water and sewer contract. A contract may be entered into without the necessity of an election.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6912.103. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6912.103.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.(b)  If the authority's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power 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 sole expense of the authority.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 6912.151. Tax Method

Sec. 6912.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The authority 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 6912.152. Imposition of Taxes; Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6912.152.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES; TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, all provisions of the general laws governing fresh water supply districts that relate to the imposition of ad valorem taxes apply to the authority.(b)  The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector for the authority.(c)  The tax assessor-collector:(1)  shall serve at the pleasure of the board; and(2)  is not required to be a resident or voter of the authority.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 6912.153. Depository

Sec. 6912.153.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for authority money.(b)  All authority money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on the authority's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.(c)  To the extent that money in a depository 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)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 6912.154. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 6912.154.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The authority is not required to pay a tax or assessment on an authority project or any part of the project.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6912.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 6912.201. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 6912.201.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  An authority bond, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6913.001. Definitions

Sec. 6913.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Haskell County Commissioners Court.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Haskell County Water Supply District.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6913.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6913.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6913.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6913.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land in the district will benefit from the improvements to be acquired and constructed by the district.(b)  Because the accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries, the district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter performs an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.051. District Territory

Sec. 6913.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 141, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;(2)  this subchapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 5, Chapter 141, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955; or(3)  other law.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.052. Annexation of Territory in Haskell County

Sec. 6913.052.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY IN HASKELL COUNTY.  Territory in Haskell County, whether the territory is contiguous to the district or not, may be annexed to the district as provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.053. Petition for Annexation; Board Determination and Resolution

Sec. 6913.053.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD DETERMINATION AND RESOLUTION.  (a)  Territory may be annexed to the district under this subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is filed with the board.(b)  The petition must:(1)  be signed by:(A)  50 registered voters of the territory proposed to be annexed who own taxable property in that territory; or(B)  a majority of the registered voters of that territory who own taxable property in that territory; and(2)  describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds.(c)  If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (b), that the annexation would be in the district's interest, and that the district will be able to supply water to the proposed territory, the board shall:(1)  adopt a resolution requesting that the commissioners court annex the territory to the district and stating any conditions for annexation of the territory; and(2)  deliver a certified copy of the resolution and of the petition to the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.054. Commissioners Court Resolution; Setting Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.054.  COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION; SETTING ANNEXATION HEARING.  On receipt of a board resolution and petition under this subchapter, the commissioners court shall:(1)  adopt a resolution that declares the court's intention to call an election in the proposed territory on the proposition of whether to annex the territory to the district; and(2)  set a time and place to hold a hearing on the question of whether the proposed territory will benefit from the improvements, works, and facilities then owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.055. Notice of Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.055.  NOTICE OF ANNEXATION HEARING.  (a)  Not later than the 10th day before the date of the annexation hearing, notice of the resolution adopted under Section 6913.054 shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the commissioners court, except as provided by Subsection (c).(b)  The notice must:(1)  be addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the proposed territory;(2)  state the time and place of the annexation hearing; and(3)  describe the proposed territory in the same manner as Section 6913.053(b) requires.(c)  If a newspaper is not published in the proposed territory, the notice shall be posted in three public places in the proposed territory.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.056. Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.056.  ANNEXATION HEARING.  (a)  The annexation hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules prescribed by the commissioners court, and the court may recess the hearing.(b)  Any interested person may appear at the annexation hearing and offer evidence for or against the proposed annexation.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6913.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts|Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 6913.057. Annexation Findings and Resolution; Election Propositions

Sec. 6913.057.  ANNEXATION FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION PROPOSITIONS.  (a)  At the conclusion of the annexation hearing, if the commissioners court finds that all the proposed territory will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the commissioners court shall adopt a resolution that:(1)  calls an election in the proposed territory; and(2)  states the date of the election and the place or places of holding the election.(b)  In calling an election on the proposition for annexation of the proposed territory, the commissioners court may include in the same proposition a proposition for:(1)  the territory to assume its part of the tax-supported bonds of the district then outstanding and those bonds previously voted but not yet sold; and(2)  an ad valorem tax to be imposed on taxable property in the territory along with the tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.|