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TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 9011.055. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 9011.055.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  The board secretary shall:(1)  issue notice of the hearing that includes:(A)  the time and place of the hearing; and(B)  a description of the territory proposed to be annexed; and(2)  post copies of the notice for 15 days before the date of the hearing in:(A)  three public places in the district; and(B)  one public place in the territory proposed to be annexed.(b)  The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county one time at least 15 days before the date of the hearing.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 9011.056. Board Annexation of Territory

Sec. 9011.056.  BOARD ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The board by resolution may annex the proposed territory to the district if the board finds as a result of the hearing that the annexation:(1)  is to the advantage of the district; and(2)  will not injure other land of the district.(b)  If on hearing the petition a change to the proposed annexation is found necessary or desirable, the annexation may include less than all of the territory described in the petition.(c)  The resolution authorizing the annexation must be recorded in the board minutes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 9011.057. Ratification Election; Limitation on Assumption of Debt or Taxes

Sec. 9011.057.  RATIFICATION ELECTION; LIMITATION ON ASSUMPTION OF DEBT OR TAXES.  (a)  The annexation of territory under this subchapter is not final until ratified by:(1)  a majority of the voters voting at a separate election held in the district; and(2)  a majority of the voters voting at a separate election held in the territory to be annexed.(b)  If the district has outstanding debts or taxes, the proposition for the territory's assumption of its proportion of the debts or taxes on annexation shall be submitted at the same time and at the same election.(c)  The manner of holding the election, the election notice, and the manner and time of giving notice of the election  under this section are governed by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 9011.058. Annexed Territory's Responsibility for District Debt or Taxes

Sec. 9011.058.  ANNEXED TERRITORY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT DEBT OR TAXES.  The annexed territory shall bear the territory's proportionate share of all debt or taxes owed, contracted, or authorized by the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations|Section 9011.059. Annexation of Territory in a Municipality

Sec. 9011.059.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY IN A MUNICIPALITY.  The district may annex territory inside a municipality's boundaries.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 9011.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five elected directors.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.102. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9011.102.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in Bell County and owns taxable property in the district.(b)  A person may not serve as a director if the person is:(1)  a member of a governing body of a county or municipality; or(2)  an employee of a county or municipality.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.103. Directors' Election

Sec. 9011.103.  DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by this subchapter, a directors' election is held in accordance with Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and the Election Code.(b)  The election order must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.(c)  Notice of a directors' election must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district's territory one time at least 30 days before the date of the election.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.104. Ballot Petition

Sec. 9011.104.  BALLOT PETITION.  (a)  A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must present to the board secretary a petition requesting that action.(b)  The petition must be:(1)  signed by at least 10 residents of the district who are registered voters; and(2)  presented to the secretary not later than the 11th day before the date of the election.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.085, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.105. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 9011.105.  APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer who are not required to be directors.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.106. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9011.106.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.107. Director's and Treasurer's Bond

Sec. 9011.107.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BOND.  (a)  A director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithfully accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9011.108. Compensation

Sec. 9011.108.  COMPENSATION.  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director is entitled to receive a fee of not more than $25 a day for each day the director spends performing duties as a director.  The fees for each director for any one month may not exceed $100.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9011.151.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has all powers conferred by the general laws of this state relating to water control and improvement districts, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, except powers that:(1)  conflict with this chapter; or(2)  relate to the annexation and exclusion of territory.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.152. Water Supply and Distribution; Acquisition of Land Rights

Sec. 9011.152.  WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION; ACQUISITION OF LAND RIGHTS.  (a)  The district may acquire or develop water, including groundwater, and sources of water.(b)  The district may acquire or construct all works, plants, or other facilities or equipment necessary or useful to:(1)  store or process the water; and(2)  transport and distribute the water for municipal, domestic, farm, or industrial purposes.(c)  The board may make an agreement or contract with any organized district, municipality, person, public agency, or state or the federal government for the district to:(1)  acquire water, groundwater, or sources of water;(2)  store, process, transport, and distribute the water; and(3)  perform any other act necessary to carry out the powers of the district or accomplish a purpose of this chapter.(d)  An existing municipality or district may contract with the district for the purposes stated in this section.(e)  The district may acquire all the land, easements, and rights-of-way necessary to carry out the powers of the district or the purposes of this chapter.(f)  The district may exercise the powers under this section inside or outside the district's boundaries but only in Bell County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.153. Eminent Domain

Sec. 9011.153.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  In Bell County only, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land, easements, or rights-of-way to carry out any power conferred by this chapter.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(c)  The board shall determine the amount of and character of interest in land or easements to be acquired.(d)  In exercising the power of eminent domain against a person that has the power of eminent domain or a receiver or trustee for that person, the district may acquire an easement only but may not acquire the fee title.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.154. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9011.154.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary the relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any highway, railroad, electric transmission line, communication property and facility, or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.155. Award of Certain Construction or Purchase Contracts

Sec. 9011.155.  AWARD OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  (a)  This section applies only to a construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $2,000.(b)  This section does not apply to the purchase of a system or part of a system in existence at the time of the purchase.(c)  The district shall award a contract to the lowest and best bidder only after notice of the contract to bidders is published once at least 10 days before the date the contract is awarded.  The notice must be printed in a newspaper of general circulation in the district that is designated by the board.(d)  The notice is sufficient if it states:(1)  the time and place for opening the bids;(2)  the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and(3)  the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.156. Contracts Regarding Water or Sewer Facilities

Sec. 9011.156.  CONTRACTS REGARDING WATER OR SEWER FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may contract with a municipality, an organized district, or another person to supply water to that person.(b)  The district may contract with a municipality, an organized district, or another person to rent, lease, or operate the water production, water supply and water supply facilities, or sanitary and storm sewer facilities of that person.(c)  The parties to the contract may agree on the contract terms including the consideration and the duration of the contract.(d)  The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of those bonds are paid.(e)  A power granted by this section does not apply outside Bell County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.157. Contracts and Cooperation With Municipality Inside District

Sec. 9011.157.  CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITY INSIDE DISTRICT.  (a)  The district territory described by the law codified by this chapter intentionally overlaps the territory of an existing municipality.  The board may contract or cooperate with the municipality on matters that come within the purposes for which the district is organized or in aid of those purposes.(b)  The municipality may contract with the district for the purposes stated in this section or in aid of those purposes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 9011.158. Prohibited Agreements

Sec. 9011.158.  PROHIBITED AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The district may not enter into a contract or agreement that requires the district or the people in the district to lose ownership of or control over the use of any district property, real, personal, or mixed, after payment of all outstanding legal obligations of the district, including bonds and refunding bonds.(b)  A contract or agreement prohibited by this section, if entered into by the board, is void.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 9011.201. Depository

Sec. 9011.201.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks to serve as depository for the district's money.(b)  District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank, except that:(1)  money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust indenture; and(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or the trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.(d)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 9011.202. Imposition of Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 9011.202.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES.  A tax imposed by the district must be an ad valorem tax, including a tax to:(1)  pay off bonds for preliminary surveys and investigation or to provide funds for conducting preliminary surveys, if no construction bonds are to be issued; and(2)  pay the principal and interest and other costs that may be paid from taxes.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 9011.203. Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 9011.203.  TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.(b)  The board may appoint deputies to assist the tax assessor and collector by an order stating the manner and period of assistance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 9011.204. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 9011.204.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 9011.251. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9011.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to carry out any purpose of this chapter and to:(1)  provide a water system, as authorized by this chapter, for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes;(2)  pay fees of an attorney, engineer, or fiscal agent;(3)  pay the cost of printing and issuing bonds; and(4)  exercise any other power conferred by this chapter.(b)  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.(c)  Bonds issued by the district must be payable by a pledge of:(1)  revenue;(2)  ad valorem taxes imposed on all taxable property in the district; or(3)  both revenue and ad valorem taxes.(d)  The pledge must be in a resolution or trust indenture adopted or authorized by the board.(e)  A bond issuance payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes is subject to the conditions prescribed by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 9011.252. Form of Bonds

Sec. 9011.252.  FORM OF BONDS.  A district bond must be:(1)  issued in the district's name;(2)  signed by the president or vice president; and(3)  attested by the secretary.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9011.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 9011.253. Maturity

Sec. 9011.253.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after their date of issuance.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.|