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TX Spec Dist Code § 8834.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8834 - Fort Bend Subsidence District|Subchapter F. Appeal and Enforcement Provisions|Section 8834.252. Injunctive Relief; Civil Penalty

Sec. 8834.252.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  If a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order, the district may institute an action in a district court in the district for:(1)  an injunction to restrain the person from continuing the violation or the threat of violation;(2)  a civil penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $5,000 for each violation and for each day of violation; or(3)  both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.(b)  The attorney general shall institute an action under this section at the request of the board, or at the request of the general manager if authorized by the board.  The district in its sole discretion may employ attorneys of its choice to institute the action.(c)  The district is not required to post bond or other security with the court.(d)  The district court shall grant the injunctive relief requested under Subsection (a) as the facts warrant if the court finds that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.(e)  The district court shall assess a civil penalty requested under Subsection (a) in the amount provided by that subsection if the court finds that a person has violated or is violating this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8835.001. Definitions

Sec. 8835.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8835.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8835.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8835.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8835.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8835.004. District Territory

Sec. 8835.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Robertson and Brazos Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8835.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8835.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of eight directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8835.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8835.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The Robertson County Commissioners Court shall appoint four directors, of whom:(1)  one must represent municipal interests in the county;(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county;(3)  one must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county; and(4)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.(b)  The Brazos County Commissioners Court shall appoint two directors, of whom:(1)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and(2)  one must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county.(c)  The governing body of the City of Bryan, with the approval of the Brazos County Commissioners Court, shall appoint one director.(d)  The governing body of the City of College Station, with the approval of the Brazos County Commissioners Court, shall appoint one director.(e)  Every two years after January 1 of the second year following the district's confirmation, the appropriate governing body shall appoint the appropriate number of directors.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8835.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8835.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the governing body of the entity that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8835.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8835.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8835.055. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8835.055.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8835.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8835.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8835.102. Groundwater Wells Under Jurisdiction of Railroad Commission

Sec. 8835.102.  GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.  (a)  In this section, "railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.(b)  A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.(c)  Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.(d)  To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:(1)  must apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and(2)  is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.(e)  Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees.  However, the district may impose either a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility.  A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8835.103. Limitation on Power of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8835.103.  LIMITATION ON POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district does not have the power of eminent domain granted by Section 36.105, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8835.151. Fees

Sec. 8835.151.  FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.  The fee may be based on:(1)  the size of column pipe used by the well; or (2)  the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.(b)  The board shall base the amount of the initial fee on the amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.  The initial fee:(1)  may not exceed:(A)  $0.25 for each acre-foot for water used to irrigate agricultural crops or operate existing steam electric stations; or(B)  $0.0425 for each thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose; and(2)  may be increased at a cumulative rate not to exceed three percent for each year.(c)  In addition to the fee authorized under Subsection (b), the district may impose a reasonable fee or surcharge for an export fee using one of the following methods:(1)  a fee negotiated between the district and the transporter; or(2)  a combined production and export fee not to exceed 17 cents for each thousand gallons for water used.(d)  Fees authorized by this section may be:(1)  assessed annually; and(2)  used to pay the cost of operating the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8835.152. Authority to Issue Bonds and Notes

Sec. 8835.152.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES.  The district may issue bonds and notes under Subchapter F, Chapter 36, Water Code, not to exceed $500,000 of total indebtedness at any time.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8835.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8835 - Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8835.153. Limitation on Authority to Impose Taxes

Sec. 8835.153.  LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAXES.  The district does not have the authority relating to taxes that is granted by Sections 36.020 and 36.201-36.204, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.001. Definitions

Sec. 8836.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8836.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Fayette County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8836.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.004. District Territory

Sec. 8836.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Fayette County, Texas, unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8836.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8836.006. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8836.006.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  The following provisions prevail over a conflicting or inconsistent provision of this chapter:(1)  Sections 36.1071-36.108, Water Code;(2)  Sections 36.159-36.161, Water Code; and(3)  Subchapter I, Chapter 36, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.024, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8836.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8836.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8836.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8836.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.(d)  At the first election after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, four new directors shall be elected to represent the precincts. The directors from Precincts 1 and 3 are elected for two-year terms. The directors from Precincts 2 and 4 are elected for four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8836.053. Election Date

Sec. 8836.053.  ELECTION DATE.  On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected for terms beginning January 1 of the following year.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8836.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8836.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be qualified to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district.(b)  To be qualified to be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8836.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8836.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8836.102. Regional Cooperation

Sec. 8836.102.  REGIONAL COOPERATION.  To provide for regional continuity, the district shall:(1)  participate in coordination meetings with adjacent districts on an as-needed basis;(2)  coordinate the collection of data with adjacent districts in such a way as to achieve relative uniformity of data type and quality;(3)  coordinate efforts to monitor water quality with adjacent districts, local governments, and state agencies;(4)  provide groundwater level data to adjacent districts;(5)  investigate any groundwater and aquifer pollution with the intention of locating its source;(6)  notify adjacent districts and all appropriate agencies of any detected groundwater pollution;(7)  annually provide to adjacent districts an inventory of water wells and an estimate of groundwater production within the district; and(8)  include adjacent districts on the mailing lists for district newsletters, seminars, public education events, news articles, and field days.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8836.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8836 - Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District|Subchapter D. Financial Provisions|Section 8836.151. District Revenue

Sec. 8836.151.  DISTRICT REVENUE.  To pay the district's maintenance and operating costs and to pay any bonds or notes issued by the district, the district may:(1)  impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed two cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district, subject to voter approval;(2)  assess fees for services or for water withdrawn from non-exempt wells; or(3)  solicit and accept grants from any private or public source.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|