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TX Spec Dist Code § 7808.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7808 - Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7|Subchapter B. Reuse Project Powers and Duties|Section 7808.157. Reuse Project Bonds

Sec. 7808.157.  REUSE PROJECT BONDS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations for a reuse project in the manner provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 57, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (S.B. 1854), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (H.B. 4712), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7808.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7808 - Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7|Subchapter B. Reuse Project Powers and Duties|Section 7808.158. Joint Reuse Project

Sec. 7808.158.  JOINT REUSE PROJECT.  The district may act jointly in regard to a reuse project under an agreement or contract with any person, including a political subdivision, private entity, or individual.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (S.B. 1854), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (H.B. 4712), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7808.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7808 - Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7|Subchapter B. Reuse Project Powers and Duties|Section 7808.159. Municipal Approval

Sec. 7808.159.  MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)  The plans and specifications for the construction or modification of a reuse project are subject to:(1)  the review and approval of any municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction all or part of the district is located; and(2)  any ordinance, regulation, or standard criteria a municipality described by Subdivision (1) may adopt relating to the construction or operation of similar reuse projects in its corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction.(b)  The approval required by Subsection (a) must be in the form of an ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality.  Approval for subsequent modifications, extensions, or repairs of a reuse project may be given in the manner the municipality customarily uses for other water supply improvements in its corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (S.B. 1854), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (H.B. 4712), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7808.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7808 - Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7|Subchapter C. Contracts|Section 7808.201. Delivery Method

Sec. 7808.201.  DELIVERY METHOD.  Notwithstanding the limitations provided by Sections 2269.003 and 2269.352, Government Code, for the design and construction of erosion control facilities located in or adjacent to the Brazos River and any related facility or improvement, the district may use a delivery method described by:(1)  Chapter 2269, Government Code; or(2)  Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (H.B. 4712), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7811.001. Definitions

Sec. 7811.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Constituent municipality" means the City of Grand Prairie or the City of Irving.(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.(4)  "District" means the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7811.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7811.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7811.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 7811.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  The land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district and by the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  The creation and operation of the district is essential to accomplish the purpose of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|Sec. 7811.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory located within the redefined boundaries of the district as filed in the deed records of Dallas County, Texas, on August 29, 1983, as amended by Sections 2(b) and (d), Chapter 1081, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Section 7811.005 of this chapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 13, Chapter 1081, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district 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 right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or(4)  the legal operation of the district or its governing body.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7811.005. Annexation of Land

Sec. 7811.005.  ANNEXATION OF LAND.  Before the annexation of land within the corporate limits of a constituent municipality, the district must obtain the approval of the municipality.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 7811.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board consisting of five appointed directors. The City of Irving appoints three directors and the City of Grand Prairie appoints two directors.(b)  Directors serve two-year terms.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.052. Qualifications and Eligibility for Office

Sec. 7811.052.  QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years of age and:(1)  an owner of taxable property in the district;(2)  an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the district;(3)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the district; or(4)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).(b)  A director must meet the qualifications described by Subsection (a) at the time the director qualifies for office.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (S.B. 1949), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.053. Director's Bond

Sec. 7811.053.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  A director shall execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.(b)  The bond must be filed in the office of the county clerk of Dallas County.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 7811.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a) If a director dies, resigns, or ceases to possess the qualifications required for office, the board shall declare the person's office vacant.(b)  The constituent municipality that appointed the director whose position is vacant shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.055. Board President; Absence of Board President

Sec. 7811.055.  BOARD PRESIDENT; ABSENCE OF BOARD PRESIDENT. (a) The board may authorize the board's president to sign all orders or take other action.(b)  Any order adopted or action taken at a board meeting at which the board's president is absent may be signed by the board's vice president, or the board may authorize the president to sign the order or action at a later time.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.056. Secretary's Duties

Sec. 7811.056.  SECRETARY'S DUTIES.  The board secretary shall keep accurate minutes and shall certify any action taken by the board.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.057. Treasurer

Sec. 7811.057.  TREASURER.  (a) The board may appoint a district treasurer.(b)  The district treasurer shall execute a bond in an amount determined by the board payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.058. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 7811.058.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A director is entitled to receive $25 for each day spent performing district work, not to exceed $200 per month.(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.059. Vote Required for Official Board Action

Sec. 7811.059.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION.  An official action of the board is not valid without the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.060. Designation of Director to Act on District's Behalf

Sec. 7811.060.  DESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR TO ACT ON DISTRICT'S BEHALF.  The board may designate one or more directors to execute on behalf of the district all contracts, including a construction contract, sign checks, or handle any other matter entered into by the board as shown in the district's official minutes.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.061. District Office

Sec. 7811.061.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  (a)  The board shall establish and maintain a district office inside the district.(b)  The board may establish a second district office outside the district.(c)  A district office may be a private residence or office and that residence or office is a public place for matters relating to the district's business. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 7811.062. Records

Sec. 7811.062.  RECORDS.  The board shall keep the district's records open to public inspection at reasonable times at the district's principal office.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7811.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district may exercise the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, Chapters 49 and 57, Water Code, and this chapter.(b)  The district may construct and maintain levees and other improvements on, along, and contiguous to rivers, creeks, streams, and drainage courses for the purposes of:(1)  reclaiming land from overflow from that water;(2)  controlling and distributing the water of rivers and streams by straightening and improving the rivers and streams;(3)  draining and improving the land; and(4)  preventing the pollution of the water.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.102. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7811.102.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in Dallas County to acquire the fee simple title to or an easement or right-of-way to, over, or through any land, water, or land under water inside or outside the district that has a direct effect on the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district is created and is necessary for constructing and maintaining all levees and other improvements for the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams, or drainage courses in the district or bordering the district and to prevent overflows.(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain under Subsection (a) to acquire land or other property that is used for cemetery purposes.(c)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain within the corporate limits of a constituent municipality without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body of the municipality.(e)  The district's authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.103. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 7811.103.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting the net salvage value of the old facility.(b)  If the district's exercise of its power of eminent domain makes necessary relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission or distribution line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district unless the owner of the relocated or altered facility has a legal obligation to pay those expenses.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.104. Contracts for Facilities and Improvements; Election Not Required

Sec. 7811.104.  CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS; ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract with a person for the maintenance or construction of any facility or improvement authorized by this chapter.(b)  The district may enter into a contract under Subsection (a) without:(1)  voting for the issuance of bonds; or(2)  holding an election to approve the contract. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.105. Prohibited Functions

Sec. 7811.105.  PROHIBITED FUNCTIONS.  The district may not:(1)  engage in any park, water service, wastewater service, police, or firefighting function; or(2)  spend any district money or issue bonds for any function described by Subdivision (1).  |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.106. Standards for Road, Street, or Utility Construction

Sec. 7811.106.  STANDARDS FOR ROAD, STREET, OR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION.  Any road, street, or utility construction by the district begun on or after August 31, 1987, within the corporate limits of a constituent municipality must comply with the standards for construction adopted by the municipality. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7811.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts|Chapter 7811 - Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7811.107. Approval of Reclamation Plan, Amendment, or Project

Sec. 7811.107.  APPROVAL OF RECLAMATION PLAN, AMENDMENT, OR PROJECT.  In addition to any other requirements in this chapter, a reclamation plan adopted by the district, an amendment to a reclamation plan, or a project of the district that is not included in a reclamation plan must be approved by both constituent municipalities before the plan, amendment, or project takes effect.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.|