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TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter B. -1. District Administration|Section 7201.071. Prohibited Conduct for Directors and District Employees

Sec. 7201.071.  PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.  A director or district employee may not:(1)  accept or solicit any gift, favor, or service that:(A)  might reasonably influence the director or employee in the discharge of an official duty; or(B)  the director or employee knows or should know is offered with the intent to influence the director's or employee's official conduct;(2)  accept other employment or engage in a business or professional activity that the director or employee might reasonably expect would require or induce the director or employee to disclose confidential information acquired in the course of the director's or employee's duties under this chapter;(3)  accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the director's or employee's independent judgment in the performance of the director's or employee's duties under this chapter;(4)  make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the director's or employee's private interest and the interest of the district;(5)  intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept, or agree to accept a benefit for the director's or employee's exercise of powers under this chapter or performance of duties under this chapter in favor of a third party;(6)  have a personal interest in an agreement executed by the district; or(7)  be employed by, participate in the management of, or have a substantial interest in a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 474 (S.B. 630), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter B. -1. District Administration|Section 7201.072. Eligibility of Director and General Manager

Sec. 7201.072.  ELIGIBILITY OF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER.  (a)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director or general manager of the district if the person or the person's relative within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined by Chapter 573, Government Code:(1)  received 10 percent or more of gross income for the previous year from a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;(2)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;(3)  directly or indirectly owns or controls more than a 10 percent interest in the fair market value of a business or other organization that receives money from the district;(4)  serves as a corporate officer or member of the board of directors of a business entity or other organization that receives money from the district;(5)  is a creditor, debtor, or guarantor in an amount of $5,000 or more of a person or business entity that receives money from the district;(6)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the district other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law; or(7)  is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the district.(b)  A person applying to serve as general manager of the district shall disclose any potential violations of Subsection (a) before accepting the position of general manager.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter B. -1. District Administration|Section 7201.073. General Manager; Duties

Sec. 7201.073.  GENERAL MANAGER; DUTIES.  (a)  The board shall employ a person with prior experience and training as general manager.(b)  The duties of the general manager include:(1)  managing the overall strategy and operations of the district's projects, services, budget, finances, and community relations;(2)  consulting with, advising, and supporting the board to efficiently accomplish the purposes of the district and to ensure compliance with all regulatory, financing, and legal requirements;(3)  assisting the board in planning, developing, and implementing policies to accomplish the purposes of the district;(4)  developing and implementing policies to improve the district's communication with the district's service community;(5)  providing leadership and supervision to district employees;(6)  creating and maintaining organizational charts to improve the district's effectiveness;(7)  coordinating and developing short-term and long-term goals for the district;(8)  monitoring current district projects and prioritizing future district projects;(9)  evaluating contracts, grants, and commitments as authorized by the board;(10)  planning, organizing, and directing district programs and services, evaluating the results of those programs and services, and recommending policies, procedures, and board actions based on that evaluation;(11)  employing all persons necessary for the proper handling of the business and operation of the district and determining the compensation of those employees; and(12)  performing other general responsibilities as determined by the board.(c)  The board may assign the duties under Subsection (b) only to the general manager.  The board may not assign the duties to any other person.(d)  The general manager is an employee of the district.  The general manager serves at the pleasure of and reports only to the board.(e)  The board shall determine the compensation and terms of employment for the general manager.(f)  The board may increase the compensation of the general manager in an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the amount of the general manager's compensation immediately before the effective date of the increase.(g)  If the board enters into an employment contract with the general manager, the term of the contract may not exceed two years.(h)  It is a ground for termination of the general manager if the general manager fails to disclose any potential violations of Section 7201.072 as required by that section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter B. -1. District Administration|Section 7201.074. Location of Certain Meetings

Sec. 7201.074.  LOCATION OF CERTAIN MEETINGS.  A meeting at which the board or the general manager discusses the annual budget of the district must be held inside the district.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 474 (S.B. 630), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7201.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7201.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7201.102. Provision of Service

Sec. 7201.102.  PROVISION OF SERVICE.  The district shall at all times operate and construct necessary improvements within the certificated areas established by the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to provide uninterrupted, continuous, and adequate service to existing and future customers for water, sewer, and contract services.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 1600), Sec. 2.90, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 90, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7201.103. Interlocal Contracts

Sec. 7201.103.  INTERLOCAL CONTRACTS.  In accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code, the district and the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority may enter into a contract under which the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority may provide administrative or any other contract activities for or with the district.  The district may enter into interlocal cooperation contracts with any public or private entity, request any necessary regulatory approval required, and charge fees and rates adequate to generate revenue sufficient to cover all expenses of the district based on cost-of-service principles.  For purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code, performance under a contract is a governmental function or service.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 7201.104. Searchable District Expenditure Database

Sec. 7201.104.  SEARCHABLE DISTRICT EXPENDITURE DATABASE.  (a)  The district shall establish and post on the district's Internet website a database of district check register reports, including district expenditures and contracts.  The database must include the amount, date, description, payor, and payee of the expenditures, and, if applicable, parties to the contract.(b)  The district may not include in the database under Subsection (a) a district employee's salary or personal identifying information, as defined by Section 521.002, Business & Commerce Code.(c)  The district shall prominently display a link to the database established under this section on the district's Internet website.  The information provided in the district check register reports must be updated monthly.(d)  The district shall keep in the database information required by this section related to an adopted budget until the third anniversary of the date the budget was adopted.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.201. Audit of District

Sec. 7201.201.  AUDIT OF DISTRICT.  (a)  Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.(b)  An individual licensed by the state as a certified public accountant with not less than five years of government accounting experience shall perform the audit required by Section 49.191, Water Code.(c)  Not later than the third day after the date the accountant finalizes the audit required by this section, the district shall publish the audit on the district's Internet website.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.202. Records of District

Sec. 7201.202.  RECORDS OF DISTRICT.  The district shall comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to records preservation, retention, and destruction promulgated by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under Chapter 441, Government Code, as made applicable to water districts and utilities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.203. Maintaining Necessary Records

Sec. 7201.203.  MAINTAINING NECESSARY RECORDS.  The district shall maintain necessary records and follow cost-of-service principles with respect to provision of retail public water or sewer service or any other service authorized by Chapter 49 or 65, Water Code, or an interlocal contract entered into in accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.204. Newsletter, Website, and Annual Financial Information

Sec. 7201.204.  NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  (a)  The district shall maintain and update monthly an Internet website with current information concerning policies, monthly financial information concerning revenues and expenses, and monthly summaries.(b)  Not later than 72 hours before a meeting held by the district, the district shall publish on the district's Internet website the agenda for the meeting.(c)  Not later than 72 hours after the date the district adopts the minutes of a meeting held by the district, the district shall publish on the district's Internet website the minutes adopted by the district.(d)  The district shall provide information, including summary financial information based on the preceding year's annual audit, to district customers at an annual meeting.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.205. Disconnection of Service and Customer Fees

Sec. 7201.205.  DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE AND CUSTOMER FEES.  (a)  The district may not disconnect service of a customer for late payment before the 11th day after the date the district notifies the customer of the overdue payment.(b)  After a disconnection caused by the customer's late payment, the district may not charge a customer a fee for restoring or reinstalling service that exceeds $25 or twice the amount of the late payment owed, whichever is less.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (S.B. 1875), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.206. Rates and Fees for Services

Sec. 7201.206.  RATES AND FEES FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The district, in connection with water or sewer retail public utility services, shall establish lifeline, senior citizen, or minimum consumption level rates for services.  The rate impact of such services shall be allocated on the basis of costs of services to achieve conservation principles, while securing necessary reserves for the payment of operating expenses, sinking funds, principal, interest, and debt coverage factors, and any other objective established by the district's annual budget.(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to any fee, charge, or assessment that, before the corporation's dissolution and conversion to a district, is adopted by the receiver for the purpose of generating revenue to fund or recoup the costs of capital improvements or facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to new developments.(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (b), beginning on December 31, 2009, the district may not impose any fee, charge, or assessment that, before the corporation's dissolution and conversion to a district, is adopted by the receiver for the purpose of generating revenue to fund or recoup the costs of capital improvements or facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to new developments unless the district readopts the fee, charge, or assessment or adopts a new fee, charge, or assessment in accordance with Chapter 395, Local Government Code.  This subsection does not apply to a retail water or sewer rate adopted by the receiver or the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 9.11, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7201.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District|Subchapter D. Operating Provisions|Section 7201.207. Service Contract Allocation of Cost and Immunity From Claims

Sec. 7201.207.  SERVICE CONTRACT ALLOCATION OF COST AND IMMUNITY FROM CLAIMS.  (a)  In connection with intergovernmental, interlocal, or wholesale service contracts, including cooperative billing for any contract-based service, the district shall allocate costs of service ratably for the service, and the district shall secure indemnity from the contracting party to the extent allowed by law.(b)  The district is a governmental unit, as that term is defined by Section 101.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and, to the fullest extent provided by law, enjoys immunity from suit and liability, consistent with general law, the Texas Tort Claims Act, Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Chapter 49, Water Code, including Section 49.066 of that code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.001. Definition

Sec. 7202.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Parker County Special Utility District.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.002. Nature of District

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1Sec. 7202.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Parker and Palo Pinto Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.002. Nature of District

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1Sec. 7202.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Parker County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.003. Confirmation Election Required

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1Sec. 7202.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Parker or Palo Pinto County as appropriate; and(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.003. Confirmation Election Required

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1Sec. 7202.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Parker County; and(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 7202.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts|Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 7202.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7202.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|