reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 11010.059. Meetings and Actions of Board; Quorum

Sec. 11010.059.  MEETINGS AND ACTIONS OF BOARD; QUORUM.  (a)  The board may meet as many times each year as the board considers appropriate.(b)  A majority of the membership of the board constitutes a quorum at a meeting of the board.(c)  A concurrence of a majority of the directors present and voting is sufficient for transacting any business of the authority unless other applicable law, or the authority by rule, requires a concurrence of a greater number of directors for a specific type of decision.(d)  Directors of the authority are public officials and are entitled to governmental immunity for their actions in their capacity as directors and officers of the authority.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 11010.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The authority may:(1)  acquire, purchase, own, hold, lease, construct, improve, and maintain a reservoir, groundwater well, or other source of water supply, including:(A)  groundwater, surface water, and wastewater reused directly or indirectly; and(B)  aquifer storage and recovery facilities;(2)  acquire, own, construct, operate, repair, improve, maintain, or extend, inside or outside the authority's boundaries, water and wastewater works, improvements, facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances for:(A)  the treatment and transportation of water and wastewater;(B)  the direct or indirect reuse of wastewater;(C)  aquifer storage and recovery projects; and(D)  the provision of wholesale water and wastewater services to authority customers, municipalities, districts, water supply corporations, and other persons in this state;(3)  acquire, purchase, own, hold, lease, and maintain interests, including capacity rights and other contractual rights, in sources of water supply, reservoirs, groundwater wells, water and wastewater systems, treatment works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, appliances, aquifer storage and recovery projects, and the direct or indirect reuse of wastewater;(4)  finance any purchase or acquisition through a bond, note, or other obligation under Subchapter E, or through a lease-purchase agreement; and(5)  sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any right, interest, or property the authority considers to be unnecessary for the efficient operation or maintenance of the authority's facilities.(b)  In addition to the powers specifically provided by this chapter, the authority may exercise the powers provided by Section 65.201, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.102. Authority Policies, Rules, and Bylaws

Sec. 11010.102.  AUTHORITY POLICIES, RULES, AND BYLAWS.  The authority may adopt and enforce policies, rules, and bylaws reasonably required to implement this chapter, including rules governing procedures before the board and rules regarding implementation, enforcement, and any other matters related to the exercise of the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred on the authority by this chapter for the provision of water and wastewater service.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 11010.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property if the interest is necessary for the authority to exercise the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.(b)  The authority shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.  The authority is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party.(c)  The authority may not use the power of eminent domain for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to groundwater or for the purpose of acquiring water or water rights.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.104. Water Conservation or Drought Contingency Plans

Sec. 11010.104.  WATER CONSERVATION OR DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS.  The authority by rule may develop, prepare, revise, adopt, implement, enforce, and manage water conservation or drought contingency plans for the authority or any portion of the authority.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.105. Sponsor Conveyances and Acquisitions

Sec. 11010.105.  SPONSOR CONVEYANCES AND ACQUISITIONS.  (a)  In this section, "utility system" has the meaning assigned by Section 1502.001, Government Code.(b)  A sponsor may convey a utility system facility or asset or the sponsor's interest in a utility system facility or asset to the authority without holding an election to approve the conveyance.(c)  A sponsor is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 1502, Government Code, regarding the conveyance, sale, or acquisition of a utility system, or any related works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.106. Contracts

Sec. 11010.106.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The authority may contract with any person to carry out a power authorized by this chapter.(b)  A person who enters into a contract with the authority may pledge to the payment of the contract any source of revenue that may be available to the person, including ad valorem taxes, if the person has the authority to impose those taxes.(c)  Payments made under a contract with the authority constitute an operating expense of the person served under the contract, unless otherwise prohibited by a previously outstanding obligation of the person.  To the extent a person pledges funds to the payment of the contract that are to be derived from the person's own water system, the payments constitute an operating expense of that system.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.107. Cooperative Contracts

Sec. 11010.107.  COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS.  The authority may enter into an interlocal contract with a local government under Chapter 791, Government Code, to carry out a power of the authority.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 11010.108. Rates and Fees

Sec. 11010.108.  RATES AND FEES.  (a)  The authority shall establish rates and fees to be assessed against sponsors and customers of the authority.  The rates and fees may be established by classes of customers, by project, or by area of service.(b)  A sponsor, local government, water supply corporation, private entity, or other person that contracts with the authority shall establish, charge, and collect fees, rates, charges, rentals, and other amounts for any service or facility provided under or in connection with a contract with the authority and shall pledge sufficient amounts to make all payments required under the contract.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 11010.151. Ad Valorem Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 11010.151.  AD VALOREM TAXES PROHIBITED.  The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 11010.152. Gifts, Grants, Loans, and Other Funds

Sec. 11010.152.  GIFTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND OTHER FUNDS.  The authority may apply for, accept, receive, and administer gifts, grants, loans, and other funds available from any source.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter E. Bonds, Notes, and Other Obligations|Section 11010.202. Election Not Required

Sec. 11010.202.  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  The authority is not required to hold an election to approve the issuance of revenue bonds or notes or of other obligations under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter E. Bonds, Notes, and Other Obligations|Section 11010.203. Use of Revenue and Growth Projections

Sec. 11010.203.  USE OF REVENUE AND GROWTH PROJECTIONS.  For the purposes of attorney general review and approval and in lieu of any other manner of demonstrating the ability to pay debt service and satisfy any other pecuniary obligations relating to bonds, notes, or other obligations, the authority may demonstrate the authority's ability to satisfy the debt service and those obligations using accumulated funds of the authority and revenue and growth projections prepared by a professional utility rate consultant at the direction of the authority.  If the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, notes, or other obligations provides that the authority intends to increase rates to the extent necessary to pay debt service and satisfy any other pecuniary obligations arising under the bonds, notes, or other obligations, the revenue projections prepared by a professional utility rate consultant may include forecast rate increases and accumulated and available fund balances as determined by the authority.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter E. Bonds, Notes, and Other Obligations|Section 11010.204. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 11010.204.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The authority may issue refunding bonds, notes, and other obligations to refund any of its bonds, notes, or other obligations in any manner provided by law, including Chapter 1207, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 11010.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers|Chapter 11010 - Alliance Regional Water Authority|Subchapter E. Bonds, Notes, and Other Obligations|Section 11010.205. Bonds, Notes, and Other Obligations Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 11010.205.  BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond, note, or other obligation issued under this chapter, a transaction related to the bond, note, or other obligation, the interest on the bond, note, or other obligation, and the profit from the sale of the bond, note, or other obligation are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Tax Code § 6.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Tax Code|Title 1 - Property Tax Code|Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration|Chapter 6 - Local Administration|Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts|Section 6.01. Appraisal Districts Established

Sec. 6.01.  APPRAISAL DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.  (a)  An appraisal district is established in each county.(b)  The district is responsible for appraising property in the district for ad valorem tax purposes of each taxing unit that imposes ad valorem taxes on property in the district.(c)  An appraisal district is a political subdivision of the state.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2224, ch. 841, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 119, ch. 13, Sec. 12, 13, eff. Aug. 14, 1981;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4819, ch. 851, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.|
TX Tax Code § 6.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Tax Code|Title 1 - Property Tax Code|Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration|Chapter 6 - Local Administration|Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts|Section 6.02. District Boundaries

Sec. 6.02.  DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.  (a)  The appraisal district's boundaries are the same as the county's boundaries.(b)  This section does not preclude the board of directors of two or more adjoining appraisal districts from providing for the operation of a consolidated appraisal district by interlocal contract.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.(g)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648, Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2224, ch. 841, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 120, ch. 13, Sec. 14, 167(a), eff. Aug. 14, 1981;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 573, ch. 117, Sec. 1, eff. May 17, 1983;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 14, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 391, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 4.05, eff. May 31, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6.72, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648 (H.B. 1010), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2008.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 648 (H.B. 1010), Sec. 5(2), eff. January 1, 2008.|
TX Tax Code § 6.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Tax Code|Title 1 - Property Tax Code|Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration|Chapter 6 - Local Administration|Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts|Section 6.036. Interest in Certain Contracts Prohibited

Sec. 6.036.  INTEREST IN CERTAIN CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.  (a)  An individual is not eligible to be appointed to or to serve on the board of directors of an appraisal district if the individual or a business entity in which the individual has a substantial interest is a party to a contract with:(1)  the appraisal district;  or(2)  a taxing unit that participates in the appraisal district, if the contract relates to the performance of an activity governed by this title.(b)  An appraisal district may not enter into a contract with a member of the board of directors of the appraisal district or with a business entity in which a member of the board has a substantial interest.(c)  A taxing unit may not enter into a contract relating to the performance of an activity governed by this title with a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district in which the taxing unit participates or with a business entity in which a member of the board has a substantial interest.(d)  For purposes of this section, an individual has a substantial interest in a business entity if:(1)  the combined ownership of the individual and the individual's spouse is at least 10 percent of the voting stock or shares of the business entity;  or(2)  the individual or the individual's spouse is a partner, limited partner, or officer of the business entity.(e)  In this section, "business entity" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, firm, corporation, holding company, joint-stock company, receivership, trust, or other entity recognized by law.(f)  This section does not limit the application of any other law, including the common law relating to conflicts of interest, to an appraisal district director.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 796, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Tax Code § 6.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Tax Code|Title 1 - Property Tax Code|Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration|Chapter 6 - Local Administration|Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts|Section 6.037. Participation of Conservation and Reclamation Districts in Appraisal District Matters

Sec. 6.037.  PARTICIPATION OF CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS IN APPRAISAL DISTRICT MATTERS.  In this title, a reference to the taxing units entitled to vote on the appointment of appraisal district board members includes the conservation and reclamation districts participating in the appraisal district, without regard to whether the conservation and reclamation districts are currently entitled to do so under Section 6.03(c).  In a provision of this title other than Section 6.03 or 6.031 that grants authority to a majority or other number of the taxing units entitled to vote on the appointment of appraisal district directors, including the disapproval of the appraisal district budget under Section 6.06 and the disapproval of appraisal district board actions under Section 6.10, the conservation and reclamation districts participating in the appraisal district are given the vote or authority of one taxing unit.  That vote or authority is considered exercised only if a majority of the conservation and reclamation districts take the same action to exercise that vote or authority.  Otherwise, the conservation and reclamation districts are treated in the same manner as a single taxing unit that is entitled to act but does not take any action on the matter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1123, Sec. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.035 by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 12, Sec. 2(28), eff. Sept. 6, 1990.|
TX Tax Code § 6.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Tax Code|Title 1 - Property Tax Code|Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration|Chapter 6 - Local Administration|Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts|Section 6.04. Organization, Meetings, and Compensation

Sec. 6.04.  ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS, AND COMPENSATION.  (a)  A majority of the appraisal district board of directors constitutes a quorum.  At its first meeting each calendar year, the board shall elect from its members a chairman and a secretary.(b)  The board may meet at any time at the call of the chairman or as provided by board rule, but may not meet less often than once each calendar quarter.(c)  Members of the board may not receive compensation for service on the board but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided by the budget adopted by the board.(d)  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with reasonable opportunity to appear before the board to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the board.  Reasonable time shall be provided during each board meeting for public comment on appraisal district and appraisal review board policies and procedures, and a report from the taxpayer liaison officer if one is required by Section 6.052.(e)  The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided reasonable access to the board.(f)  The board shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and the board's procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board.  The board shall make the information available to the public and the appropriate taxing jurisdictions.(g)  If a written complaint is filed with the board that the board has authority to resolve, the board, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint unless notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2225, ch. 841, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 262, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 796, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|