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TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0702. Power to Apply for Money for Engineering Surveys, Information Compilation and Collection, and Other Purposes

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0702.  POWER TO APPLY FOR MONEY FOR ENGINEERING SURVEYS, INFORMATION COMPILATION AND COLLECTION, AND OTHER PURPOSES.  (a)  The authority may apply to any person, including this state and the United States, for money necessary to:(1)  secure engineering surveys and the compilation and collection of information 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 floodwater, normal flow water, and storm water that is stored and controlled; or(2)  accomplish or carry out any purpose 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 information.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0703. Power to Issue Bonds

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0703.  POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  For the purpose of carrying out any power conferred by this chapter, including preparation of the master plan and payment of engineering and related expenses, the authority may issue bonds in three general classes:(1)  bonds secured by ad valorem taxes;(2)  bonds secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue accruing to the authority from any source other than ad valorem taxes, including the revenue received from:(A)  the sale of water or other products;(B)  the rendition of services;(C)  tolls; and(D)  charges; and(3)  bonds secured by a combination pledge of:(A)  taxes; and(B)  all or part of the revenue described by Subdivision (2).(b)  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0704. Form of Bonds

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0704.  FORM OF BONDS.  Authority bonds must be:(1)  in the form the board prescribes;(2)  issued in the authority's name;(3)  signed by the president or a vice president; and(4)  attested by the secretary.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0705. Maturity

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0705.  MATURITY.  Authority bonds must mature not later than 50 years after the date of their issuance.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0706. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0706.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  Authority bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by an election at which a majority of the votes cast favor the bond issuance.  The election must be held in accordance with Section 8511.0602.(b)  The authority may issue bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes without an election.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0707. Trust Indenture

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0707.  TRUST INDENTURE.  Authority bonds may be further secured by a trust indenture with a corporate trustee.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0708. Additional Bonds

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0708.  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  A pledge of revenue may reserve the right, under conditions specified by the pledge, to issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds then being issued.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0709 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0709. Additional Provisions in Resolution Authorizing Bonds or Trust Indenture

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0709.  ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS IN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BONDS OR TRUST INDENTURE.  (a)  The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture further securing the bonds may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and its bondholders.(b)  The board has full discretion in providing for the additional provisions, including the authority to provide for a corporate trustee or receiver to take possession of authority facilities if the authority defaults in fulfilling the covenants made in the resolution or trust indenture.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8511.0710 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle G - River Authorities|Chapter 8511 - Nueces River Authority|Subchapter G. Bonds, Borrowed Money, and Grants|Section 8511.0710. Refunding Bonds

Text of section effective on April 01, 2023Sec. 8511.0710.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The authority may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding authority bonds and interest on the bonds.(b)  Refunding bonds may:(1)  be issued to refund bonds of one or more series;(2)  combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or(3)  be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue.(c)  The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.(d)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.(e)  Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the authority, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the concurrent surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8801.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8801.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and is essential to accomplish the purposes of that section.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8801.003. Purpose; Legislative Intent

Sec. 8801.003.  PURPOSE;  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  (a)  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of groundwater withdrawal in the district to end subsidence, which contributes to or precipitates flooding or overflow of the district, including rising water resulting from a storm or hurricane.(b)  The legislature intends that the district shall administer and enforce this chapter and exercise the district's rights, powers, and duties in a manner that will effectively and expeditiously accomplish the purpose of this chapter.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8801.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8801.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  The works and projects accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, will benefit all the land and other property included in the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8801.005. District Territory

Sec. 8801.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes the territory located within the boundaries of Harris County and Galveston County, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Section 8801.006 or its predecessor statute, former Section 151.003(b), Water Code; or(2)   other law.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 3, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.051. Directors

Sec. 8801.051.  DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board composed of 19 directors appointed as provided by this section.  Directors serve for two-year, staggered terms.  A director must be a qualified voter of the district.(b)  The mayor of the municipality with the largest population of any municipality in the district shall appoint six directors from that municipality.  One of those directors must be a representative of industry.(c)  The mayor of the municipality with the second largest population of any municipality in the district shall appoint one director from that municipality.(d)  The mayors of all municipalities in Galveston County shall jointly appoint two directors from those municipalities.(e)  The mayor of Baytown shall appoint one director from the municipality of Baytown.(f)  The Commissioners Court of Harris County shall appoint three directors who are not residents of the municipality that has the largest population of any municipality in the district.  One of those directors must be a representative of agriculture, one must be a representative of industry, and one must be a representative of municipal utility districts and a resident of a municipal utility district in the district.(g)  The Commissioners Court of Galveston County shall appoint three directors.  One of those directors must be a representative of municipal utility districts and a resident of a municipal utility district in the district.(h)  The president of the Clear Lake City Water Authority and the mayors of the municipalities of Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Nassau Bay, and Seabrook shall jointly appoint one director from Harris County.(i)  The mayors of the municipalities of West University Place, Southside Place, Bellaire, and Jacinto City shall jointly appoint one director from Harris County.(j)  The mayors of the municipalities of Humble, Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Bunker Hill Village, Hunters Creek Village, Hilshire Village, and Spring Valley shall jointly appoint one director from Harris County.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.052. Fees of Office; Reimbursement

Sec. 8801.052.  FEES OF OFFICE; REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  A director is entitled to fees of office of not more than $150 a day for each day the director actually spends performing the duties of a director.  The fees of office may not exceed $9,000 a year.(b)  Each director is entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred while engaging in activities on behalf of the district.(c)  To receive fees of office and reimbursement for expenses, each director must file with the district a verified statement that shows the number of days spent in the service of the district and a general description of the duties performed for each day of service.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.053. Board Powers and Duties

Sec. 8801.053.  BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  In addition to the powers and duties described in this chapter, the board has all other powers necessary or convenient to carry out its responsibilities and accomplish the purpose of this chapter.(b)  The board may adopt bylaws and policies as necessary to accomplish its purposes.(c)  The board may purchase materials, supplies, equipment, vehicles, and machinery needed by the district to accomplish its purposes.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.054. Officers

Sec. 8801.054.  OFFICERS.  (a)  Each year, at the first meeting after the new directors take office, the directors shall select from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.(b)  The chair shall preside over meetings of the board and execute all documents on behalf of the district.  The vice chair shall act as chair if the chair is absent or disabled.  The secretary shall ensure that all records and books of the district are properly kept and attest to the chair's signature on all documents.  The board may authorize another director, the general manager, or any employee to execute documents on behalf of the district and to certify the authenticity of any record of the district.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.055. Meetings

Sec. 8801.055.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall hold regular meetings once each month at a time set by the board.  The board may hold special meetings at the call of the chair or on the written request of at least three directors.(b)  A meeting of a committee of the board at which less than a quorum is present is not subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.(c)  The board shall give notice of meetings of the board as provided by Chapter 551, Government Code.  Failure to provide notice of a regular meeting or an insubstantial defect in notice of any meeting does not affect the validity of any action taken at the meeting.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.0551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.0551. Quorum

Sec. 8801.0551.  QUORUM.  A majority of the membership of the board constitutes a quorum for any meeting, and a concurrence of a majority of the entire membership of the board is sufficient for transacting any district business.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.0552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.0552. Sworn Statement, Bond, and Oath of Office

Sec. 8801.0552.  SWORN STATEMENT, BOND, AND OATH OF OFFICE.  (a)  As soon as practicable after a director is appointed, the director shall make the sworn statement prescribed by the constitution for public officers.(b)  As soon as practicable after a director has made the sworn statement and before beginning to perform the duties of office, the director shall take the oath of office prescribed by the constitution for public officers.(c)  Before beginning to perform the duties of office, each director shall execute a bond for $10,000 payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.  A director's bond must be approved by the board and paid for by the district.(d)  The sworn statement shall be filed as prescribed by the constitution.  The bond and oath shall be filed with the district and retained in its records.  A duplicate original of the oath shall also be filed with the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date on which the oath was executed.  The new director may begin to perform the duties of office before the oath is filed.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 4, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.056. Vacancies

Sec. 8801.056.  VACANCIES.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, a person representing the same area as the vacating director shall be appointed as provided by Section 8801.051 to serve the unexpired term.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.057. General Manager

Sec. 8801.057.  GENERAL MANAGER.  (a)  The board shall employ a general manager, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the district.  The board may delegate to the general manager full authority to manage district affairs or operate the district subject only to orders by the board.(b)  The duties of the general manager include:(1)  administering board orders;(2)  coordinating with state, federal, and local agencies;(3)  overseeing development of district plans and programs;  and(4)  performing other duties assigned by the board.(c)  The board shall determine the compensation and terms of office and employment for the general manager.(d)  The board by majority vote may discharge the general manager.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 5, eff. May 27, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.058. Employees; Bond

Sec. 8801.058.  EMPLOYEES;  BOND.  (a)  The general manager shall employ persons necessary to properly handle district business and operation.  The general manager may employ attorneys, bookkeepers, engineers, and other expert and specialized personnel considered necessary.(b)  The general manager shall determine the compensation paid to district employees.(c)  The general manager may discharge a district employee.(d)  The board shall require an employee who collects, pays, or handles district funds to furnish a good and sufficient bond.  The bond must be in an amount sufficient to safeguard the district and must be:(1)  payable to the district;  and(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the employee's duties and on accounting for all district funds and property in the employee's hands.(e)  The district shall pay for the bond described by Subsection (d).|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8801.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8801.059. Employee Benefits

Sec. 8801.059.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.  (a)  The board may provide for and administer retirement, disability, and death compensation funds for the employees of the district.(b)  The board may establish a public retirement system as provided by Chapter 810, Government Code, or provide for a deferred compensation plan as described by Section 457, Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(c)  The board may include hospitalization and medical benefits for its employees as part of the compensation paid to employees and may adopt or amend a plan or rule as necessary to provide hospitalization and medical benefits.(d)  The board may establish a sick leave pool for employees of the district in the same manner as a sick leave pool for state employees is authorized to be created under Subchapter A, Chapter 661, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 6, eff. May 27, 2005.|