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TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8257.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8257.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8257.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8257.0305.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8257.0306. Division of District

Sec. 8257.0306.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:(1)  has never issued any bonds; and(2)  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)  A 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 enacting 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 8257.0103 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; 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)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8257.0103.(i)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.(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.(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8257.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. Defined Areas|Section 8257.0401. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0401.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. Defined Areas|Section 8257.0402. Procedure for Election

Sec. 8257.0402.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax applicable only to the defined area or designated property or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or designated property only.(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. Defined Areas|Section 8257.0403. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 8257.0403.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election held under Section 8257.0402 approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area or designated property and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific area or property.(b)  A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. Defined Areas|Section 8257.0404. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0404.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 8257.0403, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter D. Defined Areas|Section 8257.0405. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0405.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 8257.0403 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8257.0501. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8257.0501.  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 8257.0503.(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 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8257.0502. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8257.0502.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8257.0501, 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8257.0503. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8257.0503.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8257.0601. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8257.0601.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8257.0602. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8257.0602.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8257.0603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8257.0603. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8257.0603.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8258.001. Definitions

Sec. 8258.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8258.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8258.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8258.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8258.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8258.023 before September 1, 2009:(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that the district shall:(A)  pay any debts incurred;(B)  transfer to Grayson County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8258.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8258.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 7.02 of the article creating this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 7.02 of the article creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8258.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8258.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8258.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.102. Water and Wastewater Facilities and Services

Sec. 8258.102.  WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district shall make available any district water or wastewater facility to each person that holds a certificate of convenience and necessity for land in the district.(b)  The district may not provide retail water or wastewater services.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8258.103.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.104. Maintenance and Repair of Roads in Territory Excluded From City

Sec. 8258.104.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY EXCLUDED FROM CITY.  If the City of Gunter excludes district territory from the city's corporate limits, the district shall maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.105. Division of District

Sec. 8258.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land:(1)  outside the area described by Section 7.02 of the article creating this chapter; or(2)  outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8258.106. Limitation on Annexation

Sec. 8258.106.  LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION.  (a)  The district may not add land to the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, if the land is located outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8258.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8258.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8258.201.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8258.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County|Subchapter E. Bonds|Section 8258.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8258.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8258.101 or 8258.103.(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8258.103 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.(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8258.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.|