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TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter B. District Board of Directors|Section 6602.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 6602.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of three directors.(b)  The board has all the powers conferred on a board of directors under Chapter 56, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6602.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6602.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties of a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the right to:(1)  impose taxes; and(2)  issue bonds.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 6602.151. Depositing Revenue

Sec. 6602.151.  DEPOSITING REVENUE.  (a)  Tax collections, after deductions of discounts and fees for collecting taxes, shall be deposited in the depository of the district.  The collections may be withdrawn as directed by the board.(b)  All other district income shall be deposited in the district depository.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 6602.152. Responsibility for District Money

Sec. 6602.152.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The board is responsible for all money the district receives.(b)  The county judge does not have a duty to countersign any warrants or checks.  The county treasurer and the county auditor do not have a duty to perform any services for the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter E. Taxes|Section 6602.201. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 6602.201.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  Not later than October 1 of each year, for the benefit of the district, the board shall:(1)  impose a tax on all property subject to taxation in the district to:(A)  meet the requirements of district bonds; and(B)  provide for district maintenance and operating expenses; and(2)  immediately certify the tax rate to the assessor-collector of Brazoria County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6602.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five|Subchapter E. Taxes|Section 6602.202. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6602.202.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The tax assessor-collector of Brazoria County is the tax assessor-collector for the district.(b)  The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district amounts for the tax assessor-collector's services as may be agreed on by the tax assessor-collector and the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6603.001. Definitions

Sec. 6603.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of supervisors of the district.(2)  "District" means the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District.(3)  "Supervisor" means a member of the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6603.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6603.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:(1)  a conservation and reclamation district created and incorporated in Waller County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage;(2)  a fresh water supply district; and(3)  a municipal corporation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6603.003. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6603.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE.  (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 creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6603.004. District Territory

Sec. 6603.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(2)  other law.(b)  The legislature finds that the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and the field notes relating to those boundaries form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;(2)  the district's authority to take any action authorized by this chapter and the general laws; or(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.(c)  It is the intention of the legislature that all land included in the district as created in 1961 be included in the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors|Section 6603.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6603.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five supervisors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors|Section 6603.052. Qualifications

Sec. 6603.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A candidate for supervisor must:(1)  be at least 18 years of age;(2)  own land subject to taxation in the district; and(3)  reside in the area from which the candidate seeks election.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors|Section 6603.053. Supervisors Election

Sec. 6603.053.  SUPERVISORS ELECTION.  (a)  For the election of supervisors, the district is divided into five areas, numbered one to five.(b)  Each candidate for supervisor must be designated on the official ballot according to the number of the area in which the candidate resides.(c)  Each district voter is entitled to vote for candidates from all five areas.(d)  The candidate from each area who receives the highest number of votes for supervisor is elected.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6603.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6603.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  To accomplish the purposes of Section 6603.002(1), the district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties conferred and imposed by general law, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, on fresh water supply districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the power to conserve, transport, and distribute fresh water.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6603.103. Consistency of Rules

Sec. 6603.103.  CONSISTENCY OF RULES.  Rules adopted by the district must be consistent with Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6603.104. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 6603.104.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise its power of eminent domain outside the district without the express consent of the governing body of the municipality or the commissioners court of the county in which the territory being condemned is located.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter D. Taxes|Section 6603.151. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 6603.151.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  (a)  Taxes shall be imposed under the provisions of the general laws applicable to fresh water supply districts, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.  The district must hold an election required for the imposition or increase of taxes in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.(b)  The district may not impose taxes at a rate that exceeds 75 cents on the $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter D. Taxes|Section 6603.152. District Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 6603.152.  DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  (a)  The assessor and collector of taxes for Waller County is the assessor and collector of taxes for the district.(b)  For services to the district in assessing and collecting taxes for the district, the assessor and collector may deduct from all taxes collected on the current year's tax rolls an amount of money to which the board agrees, not to exceed the amount provided by the general laws relating to the imposition of ad valorem taxes.(c)  For the collection of delinquent taxes, the assessor and collector may receive compensation in the same manner as the assessor and collector receives for collecting delinquent state and county taxes.  The assessor and collector may not duplicate a charge made for costs of suit related to enforcement of state and county taxes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter E. Enforcement|Section 6603.201. Civil Penalty

Sec. 6603.201.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the district for a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $200 for each violation.(b)  Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter E. Enforcement|Section 6603.202. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 6603.202.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  The district may sue in a district court to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.(b)  The district may sue for injunctive relief and a civil penalty in the same proceeding.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter E. Enforcement|Section 6603.203. Damages, Court Costs, and Attorney's Fees

Sec. 6603.203.  DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.  If the district sues to recover a civil penalty or for injunctive relief under this chapter, or to recover any fee or charge under this chapter, the court may include in any final judgment in favor of the district an award for damages, the recovery of court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6603.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District|Subchapter E. Enforcement|Section 6603.204. Penalties Cumulative

Sec. 6603.204.  PENALTIES CUMULATIVE.  A penalty under this subchapter is in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6604.001. Definitions

Sec. 6604.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County.(2)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Drainage District.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6604.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6604.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage.(b)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6604.003. District Territory

Sec. 6604.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  Unless the district territory has been modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Fort Bend County.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 6604.051. Governing Body

Sec. 6604.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  (a)  The commissioners court is the governing body of the district and the agency through which the management and control of the district is administered.(b)  The commissioners court may perform any act necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 6604.052. Duties of County Officials in Connection With District; District Officers, Employees, and Agents

Sec. 6604.052.  DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS.  (a)  The county judge, county commissioners, county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, and county depository of Fort Bend County shall perform all duties in connection with the district that are required by law in connection with official matters for Fort Bend County.(b)  The county auditor of Fort Bend County is the auditor for the district.(c)  The commissioners court may employ a general manager for the district and any other agents, attorneys, engineers, and employees considered necessary in connection with the purposes of this chapter.  All compensation for a person employed under this subsection may be payable from funds created under this chapter for the maintenance and operation of the district.(d)  The commissioners court shall require the county tax assessor-collector, the county treasurer, and any other officers and employees, as designated by the commissioners court, to post bonds that are:(1)  payable to the district in amounts determined by the commissioners court; and(2)  conditioned on:(A)  the faithful performance of their duties; and(B)  paying over and accounting for all money and other things of value that belong to the district and come into their possession.(e)  A bond required under Subsection (d) must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state and is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.  The district shall pay the premiums on the bond.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6604.101. General Powers

Sec. 6604.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter.(b)  The district may perform any act necessary or proper to carry out a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6604.102. Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain

Sec. 6604.102.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district:(1)  by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, may acquire inside the district an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district; and(2)  by exercise of the power of eminent domain or otherwise, may acquire outside the district an easement or right-of-way.(b)  Before the district acquires by exercise of the power of eminent domain an easement or right-of-way outside the district, the acquisition must be unanimously approved by the entire commissioners court of the county in which the easement or right-of-way is located.(c)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6604.103. Disposal or Lease of District Property

Sec. 6604.103.  DISPOSAL OR LEASE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may dispose of property or a property right that is not needed for a district purpose.(b)  The district may lease property or a property right for a purpose that does not interfere with the district's use of the property.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 6604.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle A - Drainage Districts|Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 6604.104. General Reclamation and Drainage Powers

Sec. 6604.104.  GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS.  The district may:(1)  devise plans and construct works to reclaim land in the district;(2)  provide drainage facilities for reclamation and drainage of the overflowed land and other land in the district that needs drainage;(3)  acquire or construct outside the district properties or facilities that in the judgment of the commissioners court are necessary to facilitate drainage and reclamation of land in the district;(4)  remove natural or artificial obstructions from streams or watercourses; and(5)  clean, straighten, widen, or maintain streams, watercourses, or drainage ditches.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.|