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TX Water Code § 67.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.007. Annual or Special Meeting of Retail Corporation

Sec. 67.007.  ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF RETAIL CORPORATION.  (a)  The annual meeting of the members or shareholders of the corporation must be held between January 1 and May 1 at a time specified by the bylaws or the board.(a-1)  A quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the members or shareholders is a majority of the members and shareholders present.  In determining whether a quorum is present, all members and shareholders who mailed or delivered ballots to the independent election auditor or the corporation on a matter submitted to a vote at the meeting are counted as present.(b)  The board shall adopt written procedures for conducting an annual or special meeting of the members or shareholders in accordance with this section and Sections 67.0052, 67.0053, and 67.0054.  The procedures shall include the following:(1)  notification to eligible members or shareholders of the proposed agenda, location, and date of the meeting;(2)  director election procedures, including candidate application procedures;(3)  approval of the ballot form to be used; and(4)  validation of eligible voters, ballots, and election results.(c)  The board shall adopt an official ballot form to be used in conducting the business of the corporation at any annual or special meeting.  No other ballot form will be valid.  Ballots from members or shareholders are confidential and are exempted from disclosure by the corporation until after the date of the relevant election.(d)  The board shall select an independent election auditor not later than the 30th day before the scheduled date of the annual meeting.  The independent election auditor is not required to be an experienced election judge or auditor and may serve as an unpaid volunteer.  At the time of selection and while serving in the capacity of an independent election auditor, the independent election auditor may not be associated with the corporation as:(1)  an employee;(2)  a director or candidate for director; or(3)  an independent contractor engaged by the corporation as part of the corporation's regular course of business.(e)  This section applies only to a corporation that provides retail water or sewer service.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 10 (S.B. 333), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 447), Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 447), Sec. 6, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Water Code § 67.0075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.0075. Annual or Special Meeting of Other Corporation

Sec. 67.0075.  ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF OTHER CORPORATION.  A corporation to which Section 67.007 does not apply shall comply with the annual meeting and director election provisions prescribed by Chapter 22, Business Organizations Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 447), Sec. 7, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Water Code § 67.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.008. Distribution of Profits

Sec. 67.008.  DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS.  (a)  The incorporators may provide in the charter of the corporation that a dividend will not be paid on the stock and that all profits of the corporation will be paid annually to political subdivisions, private corporations, or other persons that have transacted business with the corporation during the previous year.(b)  The corporation shall distribute any profits under Subsection (a) in direct proportion to the amount of business the corporation transacts with each entity during that year.(c)  The corporation may not make a distribution under Subsection (a) if the corporation has unpaid indebtedness.(d)  A corporation may allocate to a sinking fund an amount of the annual profits as determined necessary by the board for maintenance, operation, and replacements. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 67.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.009. Facilities

Sec. 67.009.  FACILITIES.  A corporation may construct, acquire, lease, improve, extend, or maintain a facility, plant, equipment, or appliance helpful or necessary to provide more adequate sewer service, flood control, or drainage for a political subdivision. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 67.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.010. Power to Contract With Other Entities

Sec. 67.010.  POWER TO CONTRACT WITH OTHER ENTITIES.  (a)  A corporation may enter into a contract with any political subdivision, federal agency, or other entity for the acquisition, construction, or maintenance of a project or improvement for an authorized purpose.(b)  A corporation may obtain money from any political subdivision of this state, federal agency, or other entity to finance the acquisition or construction of a project or improvement for an authorized purpose.(c)  A corporation may encumber the project or improvement and may encumber any income, fees, rents, and other charges derived from the operation of the project or improvement.  The corporation may issue bonds, notes, or warrants to secure payment of funds received.  Indebtedness authorized by this subsection is a charge only on specifically encumbered property and revenues and is not a general obligation of indebtedness of the corporation.(d)  A political subdivision may contract with a corporation under Section 552.014, Local Government Code, to carry out this chapter.  If a corporation issues bonds secured by a contract entered into under Section 552.014, Local Government Code, the corporation is considered to be acting for or on behalf of that political subdivision for the purposes of Section 1201.002(1), Government Code.  A political subdivision is authorized to approve by ordinance, resolution, or order the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of a corporation that is created for the purpose of constructing facilities under a contract as provided by Section 552.014, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 248, Sec. 56, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.77(32), eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Water Code § 67.0105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.0105. Water for Fire Suppression

Sec. 67.0105.  WATER FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION.  (a)  A corporation may provide a water supply to a governmental entity or volunteer fire department for use in fire suppression.(a-1)  A corporation may enter into a contract with a governmental entity or a volunteer fire department to supply water to fire hydrants owned by the governmental entity or the corporation for use in fire suppression by the governmental entity's fire department or a volunteer fire department.  The contract must be under terms that are mutually beneficial to the contracting parties.(b)  The furnishing of a water supply and fire hydrant equipment by a governmental entity or a volunteer fire department directly or through another entity by a lease, contract, or any other manner is an essential governmental function and not a proprietary function for all purposes, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(c)  A corporation that provides a governmental entity or volunteer fire department with a water supply or fire hydrant equipment to carry out the governmental function described by Subsection (b) may be liable for damages only to the extent that the governmental entity or volunteer fire department would be liable if the governmental entity or volunteer fire department were performing the governmental function directly.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.19(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 290 (H.B. 1814), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 67.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.011. Additional Powers of Corporation

Text of section as amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 46, Sec. 1Sec. 67.011.  ADDITIONAL POWERS OF CORPORATION.  In addition to other powers granted by this chapter, a corporation may:(1)  own, hold, lease, or otherwise acquire water wells, springs, or other sources of water supply;(2)  build, operate, and maintain pipelines to transport water or wastewater;(3)  build and operate plants and equipment necessary to distribute water or to treat and dispose of wastewater;  and(4)  sell water or provide wastewater services to a political subdivision, a private corporation, or an individual.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 151, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 46, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 2003.|
TX Water Code § 67.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.011. Powers of Corporation in Certain Counties

Text of section as amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 1Sec. 67.011.  POWERS OF CORPORATION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.  (a)  In a county with a population of less than 3.3 million, a corporation may:(1)  own, hold, lease, or otherwise acquire water wells, springs, or other sources of water supply;(2)  build, operate, and maintain pipelines to transport water or wastewater;(3)  build and operate plants and equipment necessary to distribute water or to treat and dispose of wastewater;(4)  sell water or provide wastewater services to a political subdivision, a private corporation, or an individual;  and(5)  establish and enforce reasonable customer water conservation practices and prohibit excessive or wasteful uses of potable water.(b)  A corporation may enforce customer water conservation practices under Subsection (a)(5) by assessing reasonable penalties as provided in the corporation's tariff.  A penalty may be appealed in the same manner as provided for appeal of new customer service costs under Section 13.043(g).  In an appeal, the commission shall approve a corporation's penalty if the commission determines that the penalty is clearly stated in the tariff, that the penalty is reasonable, and that the corporation has deposited the penalty in a separate account dedicated to enhancing water supply for the benefit of all the corporation's customers.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 151, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Water Code § 67.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.012. Use of Manager

Sec. 67.012.  USE OF MANAGER.  The board may employ a manager to handle the business of the corporation under the direction of the board.  The board shall set the salary for the manager. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 67.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.013. Use of Counsel

Sec. 67.013.  USE OF COUNSEL.  The board may employ and compensate counsel to represent the corporation as the board determines is necessary. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 67.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.014. Depository for Funds; Permitted Investments

Sec. 67.014.  DEPOSITORY FOR FUNDS;  PERMITTED INVESTMENTS.  (a)  The board shall select as depository for the funds of the corporation a bank in this state that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and require from the depository a bond in an amount the board finds necessary to protect the corporation.(b)  Funds allocated by the board to a sinking fund for replacement, amortization of debts, and the payment of interest that are not required to be spent in the year in which deposited shall be:(1)  invested in bonds or other evidence of indebtedness of the United States;(2)  placed with the depository in an interest-bearing savings account;(3)  invested in shares or share accounts in a savings and loan association insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;  or(4)  invested in an investment that is authorized under Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code, and by a written investment policy approved by the board that complies with Section 2256.005, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 258, Sec. 1, 2, eff. May 28, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 67.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.015. Exemption From Securities Act

Sec. 67.015.  EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES ACT.  The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code) does not apply to:(1)  a note, bond, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by a corporation doing business in this state to the United States;(2)  an instrument executed to secure a debt of a corporation to the United States; or(3)  the issuance of a membership certificate or stock certificate of a corporation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 491 (H.B. 4171), Sec. 2.44, eff. January 1, 2022.|
TX Water Code § 67.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 67 - Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 67.017. Voluntary Contributions on Behalf of Emergency Services

Sec. 67.017.  VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.  (a)  A corporation may as part of its billing process collect from its customers a voluntary contribution, including a voluntary membership or subscription fee, on behalf of a volunteer fire department or an emergency medical service.(b)  A corporation that collects contributions under this section shall provide each customer at the time that the customer first subscribes to the water or sewer service, and at least annually thereafter, a written statement:(1)  describing the procedure by which the customer may make a contribution with the customer's bill payment;(2)  designating the volunteer fire department or emergency medical service to which the corporation will deliver the contribution;(3)  informing the customer that a contribution is voluntary;  and(4)  describing the deductibility status of the contribution under federal income tax law.(c)  A billing by the corporation that includes a voluntary contribution under this section must clearly state that the contribution is voluntary and that it may be deducted from the billed amount.(d)  The corporation shall promptly deliver contributions that it collects under this section to the designated volunteer fire department or emergency medical service, except that the corporation may keep from the contributions an amount equal to the lesser of:(1)  the corporation's expenses in administering the contribution program;  or(2)  five percent of the amount collected as contributions. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 68.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 68.001. Definitions

Sec. 68.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means a district's board of directors.(2)  "District" means a ship channel security district created under this chapter.(3)  "Security project" means a project promoting or aiding security in a district.(4)  "Security service" means a service promoting or aiding security in a district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 68.002. Nature of District; Purpose

Sec. 68.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT; PURPOSE.  A district is a special district and political subdivision of this state.  A district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and is essential to accomplish the purposes of that section and Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 68.003. Public Purpose of Security Projects

Sec. 68.003.  PUBLIC PURPOSE OF SECURITY PROJECTS.  A security project is owned, used, and held for public purposes by the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 68.004. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 68.004.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 68.005. General Water District Law Not Applicable

Sec. 68.005.  GENERAL WATER DISTRICT LAW NOT APPLICABLE.  Chapter 49 does not apply to a district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter B. Facilities|Section 68.052. Designees for Facility Owners

Sec. 68.052.  DESIGNEES FOR FACILITY OWNERS.  A facility's owner may designate a person:(1)  to act for the owner in connection with a district; and(2)  to bind the owner under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter B. Facilities|Section 68.053. Use of Certain Department of Transportation Property for Ship Channel Security

Sec. 68.053.  USE OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROPERTY FOR SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY.  (a)  In this section, "department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.(b)  Use of the department's facilities or property to serve a project aiding security in a ship channel security district created under this chapter serves a transportation purpose.  A ship channel security district or a county whose commissioners court has created a ship channel security district may enter into an agreement with the department to provide for use of the department's facilities or property to aid security in the district.(c)  A county that has entered into an agreement with the department for use of the department's fiber optic network for transportation purposes may use the fiber optic network to serve a project aiding security in a ship channel security district created under this chapter in the same manner as other transportation purposes unless the agreement precludes the use of the fiber optic network for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (H.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 2009.|
TX Water Code § 68.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter C. Creation|Section 68.101. District Creation by Certain Populous Counties With Ship Channels

Sec. 68.101.  DISTRICT CREATION BY CERTAIN POPULOUS COUNTIES WITH SHIP CHANNELS.  A district may be created only by the commissioners court of a county with a population of 3.3 million or more that has a ship channel in the county.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter C. Creation|Section 68.102. Petition for Creation

Sec. 68.102.  PETITION FOR CREATION.  A district may be created only if the commissioners court of the county in which the district is proposed to be created receives a petition requesting the district's creation.  The petition must be signed by:(1)  the owners of a majority of facilities in the proposed district; and(2)  the owners of a majority of the assessed value of facilities in the proposed district according to the most recent certified property tax rolls of the county.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter C. Creation|Section 68.103. Contents of Petition; District Territory

Sec. 68.103.  CONTENTS OF PETITION; DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The petition must:(1)  propose a name for the district, which must:(A)  generally describe the location of the district; and(B)  be of the form "_______ Ship Channel Security District";(2)  state the general nature of the security projects and security services to be provided by the district; and(3)  describe the proposed district territory and the boundaries of four or five security zones inside the proposed district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 68.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 68 - Ship Channel Security Districts|Subchapter C. Creation|Section 68.104. Notice of Hearing; Contents of Notice

Sec. 68.104.  NOTICE OF HEARING; CONTENTS OF NOTICE.  (a)  The commissioners court of the county in which a district is proposed to be created shall set a date, time, and place for a hearing to consider the petition received by the commissioners court.(b)  The commissioners court shall issue public notice of the hearing.  The notice must state:(1)  the date, time, and place of the hearing; and(2)  that any person may appear, present evidence, and testify for or against the creation of the proposed district.(c)  The commissioners court shall publish the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least one time at least 30 days before the hearing date.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3011), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|