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TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8508.0125. Authority to Exercise Powers of Political Subdivisions Under Water Code

Sec. 8508.0125.  AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE POWERS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS UNDER WATER CODE.  The authority may exercise:(1)  the powers vested in political subdivisions under Title 2, Water Code; and(2)  the powers necessary to enable the authority to participate in programs administered by the development board, including programs for:(A)  the acquisition and development of facilities;(B)  the sale or lease of facilities; and(C)  financial assistance to political subdivisions.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8508.0126. Limitations on Powers and Duties of Authority; Commission Approval of Certain Plans

Sec. 8508.0126.  LIMITATIONS ON POWERS AND DUTIES OF AUTHORITY; COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PLANS.  (a)  The powers granted and duties prescribed by this chapter are subject to all legislative declarations of public policy in the maximum use of the storm water, floodwater, and unappropriated flow water of the basin for the purposes for which the authority is created.(b)  The commission shall consider the adequacy of, and approve or refuse to approve, any flood control or conservation improvement plan that:(1)  is devised by the authority to achieve a plan or purpose for which the authority was created; and(2)  contemplates improvements that are to be supervised by the commission under general law.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8508.0127. Suits

Sec. 8508.0127.  SUITS.  (a)  The authority may sue and be sued in the name of the authority.(b)  Service of process may be accomplished by serving the presiding officer or a vice president of the board or the executive director.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter D. Regulatory Powers; Enforcement and Court Review Provisions|Section 8508.0151. Adoption and Enforcement of Rules

Sec. 8508.0151.  ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES.  (a)  The authority may adopt and enforce rules reasonably required to carry out this chapter.(b)  The board shall adopt rules necessary for the conduct of the authority's business.(c)  In adopting rules, the board shall comply, as appropriate, with the requirements of Chapters 2001 and 2002, Government Code.(d)  The board shall print its rules and provide copies to any person on written request.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter D. Regulatory Powers; Enforcement and Court Review Provisions|Section 8508.0152. Civil Penalty; Injunctive Relief

Sec. 8508.0152.  CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  A person who violates a rule or order of the authority is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $1,000 for each day of violation.(b)  The authority may sue to recover the penalty in a district court in the county in which the violation occurred.  A penalty shall be paid to the authority.(c)  The authority may sue for injunctive relief in a district court in the county in which the violation of a rule or order occurred or is threatened.(d)  The authority may sue for injunctive relief and a penalty in the same proceeding.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter D. Regulatory Powers; Enforcement and Court Review Provisions|Section 8508.0153. Court Review

Sec. 8508.0153.  COURT REVIEW.  (a)  A person who is adversely affected by a rule or order of the authority may sue the authority in a district court to set aside the rule or order before the 31st day after the date on which the rule or order takes effect.(b)  Venue for a suit under Subsection (a) is in any county located wholly or partly in the authority.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0201. Disbursement of Money

Sec. 8508.0201.  DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY.  The authority may disburse its money only by a check, draft, order, or other instrument signed by the person or persons authorized in the board's rules or by board resolution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0202. Accounts, Contracts, and Other Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 8508.0202.  ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  (a)  The authority shall keep complete and accurate accounts of its business transactions in accordance with generally accepted methods of accounting.(b)  The authority shall keep its accounts, contracts, documents, minutes, and other records at its principal office.(c)  Except as otherwise required by law, the authority may not disclose any records that it has relating to trade secrets or the economics of operation of any business or industry.(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the authority shall permit reasonable public inspection of its records during regular business hours under rules adopted by the board.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0203. Fees and Charges

Sec. 8508.0203.  FEES AND CHARGES.  (a)  The authority shall establish fees and charges.(b)  The fees and charges may not exceed the amount necessary to fulfill the obligations imposed by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0204. Trust Money

Sec. 8508.0204.  TRUST MONEY.  Money collected by or donated, granted, loaned, or advanced to the authority is trust money for the purposes provided by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0205. Taxes and Tax Debt Prohibited

Sec. 8508.0205.  TAXES AND TAX DEBT PROHIBITED.  The authority may not:(1)  impose a tax; or(2)  create debt payable from taxes.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0206. Depository

Sec. 8508.0206.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for the authority's money.(b)  Authority money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that the following may be handled as provided in a trust indenture or resolution:(1)  bond proceeds or proceeds of other obligations;(2)  money pledged to pay the obligations described by Subdivision (1);(3)  money placed in special funds; and(4)  money remitted to a bank of payment for the payment of the principal of and interest on obligations.(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or a trustee bank is not invested or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county money.(d)  The board shall prescribe the term of service for a depository.(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall:(1)  publish notice one time in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the authority that are specified by the board; or(2)  mail a copy of the notice to each bank inside the authority.(f)  The notice must:(1)  state the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and(2)  invite the banks to submit an application to be designated a depository.(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:(1)  consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks:(A)  that offer the most favorable terms for handling the money; and(B)  that the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.(i)  If the board does not receive an application before the time stated in the notice, the board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority as a depository on terms the board considers advantageous to the authority.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0207. Investment of Authority Money; Application of Income From Investments

Sec. 8508.0207.  INVESTMENT OF AUTHORITY MONEY; APPLICATION OF INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS.  (a)  Money in the treasury that is not required for the current payment of obligations of the authority or for sinking funds and that the board considers available for investment may be invested or reinvested by the authority in:(1)  direct obligations of the United States;(2)  obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States;(3)  direct obligations of or participation certificates guaranteed by:(A)  a farm credit bank;(B)  the Federal National Mortgage Association;(C)  a federal home loan bank; or(D)  a bank for cooperatives;(4)  certificates of deposit of a bank or trust company the deposits of which are fully secured by a pledge of securities of any of the institutions specified by this subsection;(5)  other securities eligible for investment under other laws; or(6)  a combination of the investments listed in this subsection.(b)  The board shall determine the type and maturity of investments made under this section.(c)  A resolution relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations must include appropriate provisions relating to the investment of money in funds established in connection with the authorization of those bonds or other obligations.(d)  The board shall direct the application of income from investments made under this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0208. Fiscal Year

Sec. 8508.0208.  FISCAL YEAR.  The authority's fiscal year ends on August 31 of each year.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8508.0209. Audit

Sec. 8508.0209.  AUDIT.  (a)  In addition to including the information required by Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, the audit report prepared under that subchapter must state:(1)  the amount of money received by the authority under this chapter during the preceding fiscal year; and(2)  how, to whom, and for what purpose the money was spent.(b)  A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be filed:(1)  as required by Section 49.194, Water Code;(2)  with the governor;(3)  with the lieutenant governor;(4)  with the speaker of the house of representatives;(5)  with the attorney general; and(6)  with the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0251. Loans and Grants

Sec. 8508.0251.  LOANS AND GRANTS.  (a)  The authority may:(1)  borrow money or accept a grant or donation for its corporate purposes from any person, including a private source, the United States, this state, or a local government; and(2)  enter into an agreement in connection with a loan, grant, or donation accepted under Subdivision (1).(b)  The source of money accepted by the authority is public information.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0252. Power to Apply for Money for Engineering Surveys, Data Compilation and Collection, and Other Purposes

Sec. 8508.0252.  POWER TO APPLY FOR MONEY FOR ENGINEERING SURVEYS, DATA COMPILATION AND COLLECTION, AND OTHER PURPOSES.  (a)  The authority may apply to this state, the United States, or any other person for money necessary to:(1)  secure engineering surveys and the compilation and collection of data relating to regional and general conditions entering into and influencing the character and extent of the improvements necessary to accomplish the storage, control, transportation, treatment, conservation, and equitable distribution to the greatest public advantage of the storm water, floodwater, and normal flow water that is stored and controlled; or(2)  accomplish or carry out any of the other purposes of this chapter.(b)  The authority:(1)  shall request an amount it considers sufficient;(2)  may make the necessary agreements with the party providing the money; and(3)  may appropriate the amount of the estimated equitable contribution of the costs of developing essential engineering data.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0253. Power to Issue Bonds or Other Obligations

Sec. 8508.0253.  POWER TO ISSUE BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  For the purpose of carrying out any power provided by this chapter, including the payment of the expenses of preparing the master plan and the payment of engineering and other expenses, the authority may issue bonds or other obligations in one general class secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue accruing to the authority from any source, including the revenue received from:(1)  the sale of water or other products;(2)  the rendition of services;(3)  tolls; and(4)  charges.(b)  The obligations must be authorized by a board resolution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0254. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 8508.0254.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The authority may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding obligations issued under this chapter.(b)  Refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0255. Form of Obligations

Sec. 8508.0255.  FORM OF OBLIGATIONS.  Authority obligations must:(1)  be in the form prescribed by the board;(2)  be issued in the authority's name;(3)  be signed by the presiding officer or a vice president;(4)  be attested by the secretary; and(5)  bear the authority seal.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0256. Maturity

Sec. 8508.0256.  MATURITY.  Authority obligations must mature not later than 50 years after the date of their issuance.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0257. Trust Indenture

Sec. 8508.0257.  TRUST INDENTURE.  Authority obligations may be further secured by a trust indenture with a corporate trustee.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0258. Additional Obligations

Sec. 8508.0258.  ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS.  A pledge of revenue may reserve the right, under specified conditions, to issue additional obligations that will be on a parity with or subordinate to the obligations then being issued.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8508.0259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority|Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants|Section 8508.0259. Additional Provisions in Resolution Authorizing Obligations or Trust Indenture

Sec. 8508.0259.  ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS IN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OBLIGATIONS OR TRUST INDENTURE.  (a)  The resolution authorizing obligations or the trust indenture further securing obligations may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and the owners of those obligations.(b)  The board may provide for the additional provisions, including a corporate trustee or receiver provided by the authority to take possession of authority facilities in the event of the authority's default in fulfilling the covenants.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8509.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8509.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Palo Duro Water District.(5)  "Member entity" means a county or municipality that is a member of the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8509.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8509.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and a political subdivision of this state.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8509.0003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8509.0003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  all land included in the district will benefit from the improvements to be acquired and constructed by the district; and(2)  the district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.  The district, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8509.0004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8509.0004. District Territory

Sec. 8509.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  Unless modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, this chapter or its predecessor statute, Chapter 438, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, or other law, the district's territory comprises all of the territory contained in:(1)  Hansford and Moore Counties; and(2)  the City of Stinnett.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.|