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TX Spec Dist Code § 8859.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8859 - Red River Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8859.152. District Revenues

Sec. 8859.152.  DISTRICT REVENUES.  (a)  The district by rule, resolution, or order may establish, amend, pledge, encumber, expend the proceeds from, and assess to any person production fees based on the amount of groundwater authorized by permit to be withdrawn from a well or on the amount of water actually withdrawn, to enable the district to fulfill its purposes and regulatory functions as provided by this chapter.  The district may use revenues generated by fees it assesses for any lawful purpose.(b)  Notwithstanding any provision of general law to the contrary, a fee authorized by Subsection (a) may not exceed:(1)  $1 per acre-foot annually for groundwater used for agricultural purposes; or(2)  30 cents per thousand gallons annually for groundwater used for nonagricultural purposes.(c)  Notwithstanding any provision of general law or this chapter to the contrary, the district may assess a production fee under this section for groundwater produced from a well or class of wells exempt from permitting under Section 36.117, Water Code, except for a well exempt from permitting under Subsection (b)(1) of that section.  A production fee assessed by the district under this subsection must be based on the amount of groundwater actually withdrawn from the well and may not exceed the amount established by the district for permitted uses under Subsection (b)(2) of this section.(d)  Notwithstanding Section 36.1071(f), Water Code, the district by rule, resolution, or order before the adoption of its management plan may:(1)  establish, assess, and enforce the collection of production fees under this section; and(2)  establish and enforce metering and reporting requirements, except for a well exempt from permitting under Section 36.117(b)(1), Water Code.(e)  The district by rule may establish a temporary or permanent discounted fee rate for persons who prepay production fees to the district under this section on or before the dates established by district rule.(f)  The district may not assess a fee for transporting water that is produced from a well located inside the district and inside a certificated service area of a retail public utility and transported outside of the district, if the water is used in the same certificated service area of the retail public utility.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 884 (S.B. 2529), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8860.001. Definitions

Sec. 8860.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8860.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8860.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Calhoun County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8860.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8860.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8860.022 before December 31, 2016:(1)  the district is dissolved on December 31, 2016, except that the district shall:(A)  pay any debts incurred;(B)  transfer to Calhoun 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, 2018.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8860.004. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8860.004.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The organization of the district is feasible and practicable.(b)  All land in and residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district.(c)  The creation of the district is a public necessity and will provide a public benefit.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8860.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8860.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Calhoun County.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8860.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8860.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring December 31 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8860.052. Method of Electing Directors: Commissioners Precincts

Sec. 8860.052.  METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS:  COMMISSIONERS PRECINCTS.  (a)  The directors of the district are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district, and one director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district.  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct.(d)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.(e)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or a director elected or appointed before the effective date of the change whose term of office begins on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve in the precinct to which elected or appointed even though the change in boundaries places the director's residence outside the precinct for which the director was elected or appointed.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8860.053. Election Date

Sec. 8860.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, in November of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8860.054. Vacancies

Sec. 8860.054.  VACANCIES.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the next regularly scheduled election of directors.  If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8860.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8860.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for performing the duties of a director.(b)  The board may authorize a director to receive reimbursement for the director's reasonable expenses incurred while engaging in activities on behalf of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8860.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8860.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8860.102. Certain Permit Denials Prohibited

Sec. 8860.102.  CERTAIN PERMIT DENIALS PROHIBITED.  The district may not deny the owner of a tract of land, or the owner's lessee, who does not have a well equipped to produce more than 25,000 gallons each day on the tract, either a permit to drill a well on the tract or the privilege to produce groundwater from the tract, subject to district rules.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8860.103. Mitigation Assistance

Sec. 8860.103.  MITIGATION ASSISTANCE.  In addition to the authority granted by Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may assist in the mediation between landowners regarding the loss of existing groundwater supply of exempt domestic and livestock users due to the groundwater pumping of others.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8860.104. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8860.104.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8860.151. Fees

Sec. 8860.151.  FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well for which a permit is issued by the district and that is not exempt from regulation by the district.  The fee may be based on:(1)  the size of column pipe used by the well; or(2)  the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.(b)  In addition to a fee imposed under Subsection (a), the district may impose a reasonable fee or surcharge for an export fee using one of the following methods:(1)  a fee negotiated between the district and the transporter; or(2)  a combined production and export fee.(c)  Fees authorized by this section may be assessed annually and may be used to fund the cost of district operations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8860.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8860.152. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8860.152.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax at a rate that exceeds two cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district, and any tax imposed under this section must first be approved by the voters of the district at the election held to confirm the creation of the district or at a separate election held in accordance with Section 36.201, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 819 (S.B. 1835), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8861.001. Definitions

Sec. 8861.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Menard County Underground Water District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8861.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8861.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Menard County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8861.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8861.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8861.004. District Territory

Sec. 8861.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district includes the territory in Menard County unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.(b)  The district does not include the territory in the Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 as that territory existed on May 24, 1991.(c)  The boundaries of the district form a closure.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8861.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8861.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8861.052. Election Date

Sec. 8861.052.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8861.053. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8861.053.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but may be reimbursed as provided by board rules for expenses incurred in carrying out the business of the district.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8861.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8861.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 36 and 49, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8861.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8861.102. Authority of District to Require Permits for Certain Wells

Sec. 8861.102.  AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT TO REQUIRE PERMITS FOR CERTAIN WELLS.  The district may require a permit for a well used for domestic purposes or to provide water for livestock, poultry, or wildlife if the well is:(1)  on a tract of land smaller than 100 acres;(2)  less than 500 feet deep; and(3)  drilled, completed, or equipped so that the well is capable of producing more than 9,000 gallons of groundwater per day.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8862.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8862.001. Definitions

Sec. 8862.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8862.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8862.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8862.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8862.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8862.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8862.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8862.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8862.004. District Territory

Sec. 8862.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Erath, Comanche, Bosque, and Coryell Counties, unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.|