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TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.156. District Contracts

Sec. 8282.156.  DISTRICT CONTRACTS.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, a contract for the purchase or construction of materials, machinery, or other things used to constitute the district's works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances must be advertised, let, and awarded as provided by Section 49.273, Water Code.(b)  If the district determines, after a contract has been awarded, that additional work is needed or that the character or type of the work or facilities should be changed, the board may authorize change orders to the contract on terms the board approves, provided the change does not increase the total cost of the contract by more than 25 percent.(c)  The district must seek informal competitive bids or proposals from at least three bidders if:(1)  the estimated amount of a proposed construction contract is more than $5,000 but less than $25,000; or(2)  the duration of a proposed construction contract is more than two years.(d)  A contract must be written and awarded to the lowest and best bidder.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.157. General Contracting Authority

Sec. 8282.157.  GENERAL CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.  (a)  The district may contract with the United States, this state or its agencies, the city, any other public agency or entity, or an individual, corporation, or other entity for the operation and maintenance or the construction of any facility or improvement authorized by this chapter.(b)  A contract that obligates the district to make payments in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, other than maintenance taxes, is subject to approval at an election held under the same procedures required for the issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.158. Water and Sewer Contracts

Sec. 8282.158.  WATER AND SEWER CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district and the city may enter into, execute, and perform contracts  under Section 552.014, Local Government Code, as they consider to be appropriate and mutually advantageous.(b)  A contract under this section may provide for the district's acquisition for the benefit of the city and the district's conveyance to the city of, and the city's acceptance and ownership of and payment for, all or any designated portion of any of the works, facilities, improvements, equipment, appliances, properties, and contract rights as provided by Section 552.014, Local Government Code, that:(1)  the district is authorized under this chapter to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve; and(2)  the city, under its home-rule charter or under general law, would have been or may be authorized to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve in its own name or behalf.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.159. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8282.159.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner, with the privileges, rights, and immunities, and subject to the conditions and limitations provided by Sections 49.222 and 49.223, Water Code, to acquire land, an easement, a right-of-way, or other property or improvement that is or may be needed to carry out the district's powers, purposes, and functions.(b)  Without the city's advance written consent and approval, the district may not begin eminent domain proceedings for a purpose described by Subsection (a).(c)  Without approval by city ordinance or resolution, the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any land, easement, right-of-way, or other property or improvement owned by the city or any city agency or instrumentality.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.160. Provision of Water and Sewer Services by City

Sec. 8282.160.  PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES BY CITY.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 8282.157(a), to the extent that the city considers practical, the city may provide water supply and sewer services to residential retail customers in the district and may provide water supply and wastewater treatment services to the district, under a mutually agreeable contract or otherwise.(b)  The district is responsible for an off-site extension that is required to provide water supply and sewer service.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.161. Regulatory Authority

Sec. 8282.161.  REGULATORY AUTHORITY.  (a)  With respect to district property, the district has the regulatory and police power provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, except as limited by this section.(b)  Except with respect to any rules relating to the operation, use, or occupancy of the lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous or adjacent facilities constructed or to be constructed and owned or controlled by the district, the board may not adopt a rule that includes a penal provision to be enforced by a district peace officer unless the city has approved the adoption of the rule.  The proposed rule must be presented to the city for the city's review and approval at least 30 days before the rule's effective date.(c)  The district may not adopt a penal rule that conflicts or is inconsistent with any ordinance of general applicability in the city.(d)  The district may not adopt or enforce a rule relating to the city's streets or roads.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.162. Police Protection

Sec. 8282.162.  POLICE PROTECTION.  Except for providing for the security of lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous and adjacent facilities, excluding parks and streets owned or controlled by the district, the district may not provide peace officers or have responsibility for police protection in the city's corporate limits.  That function is a responsibility of the city.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.163. District Elections

Sec. 8282.163.  DISTRICT ELECTIONS.  (a)  The board shall order each election the district is required to hold.(b)  Notice of a district election must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper with general circulation in the city, with the first publication occurring at least 14 days before the date of the election.(c)  A district election held for any purpose may be held separately or at the same time as an election for another purpose including a director or maintenance tax election that may be held on the same day as a bond election or another election.  An election held at the same time as an election for another purpose may be called by the board in a single election order, and the results may be canvassed in a single order.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 8282.164. Applicability of City Ordinances, Codes, Resolutions, and Rules

Sec. 8282.164.  APPLICABILITY OF CITY ORDINANCES, CODES, RESOLUTIONS, AND RULES.  Except as expressly provided, this chapter does not exempt the district from the terms of any applicable ordinances, codes, resolutions, or rules of the city.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.201. General Financial Powers

Sec. 8282.201.  GENERAL FINANCIAL POWERS.  The board may:(1)  spend and borrow money;(2)  issue bond anticipation notes and tax anticipation notes;(3)  impose maintenance taxes; and(4)  carry out all acts and exercise all powers provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.202. Tax Method

Sec. 8282.202.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.(b)  Subchapter G, Chapter 54, Water Code, applies to all matters relating to the imposition of district taxes.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.203. Tax Collector

Sec. 8282.203.  TAX COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a person as tax collector for the district and may appoint deputies considered necessary.(b)  Each person appointed under this section shall qualify by executing a bond in the amount of $10,000 payable to the district, approved by the board, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.(c)  The board shall set the compensation for the tax collector and any deputy tax collector.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.204. Use of Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8282.204.  USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The board may use and pledge the proceeds received from all or any designated portion of the district's maintenance taxes for any lawful purpose, other than the payment of the principal of or interest on bonds.  Bonds must be paid from taxes imposed separately to the extent that those bonds are required to be paid from taxes.(b)  The district may not use maintenance taxes for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, operating, or improving any of the works, facilities, and improvements described by Section 8282.153 until the district has complied with Sections 8282.252(a) and (b).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.205. Deposit and Security of District Money

Sec. 8282.205.  DEPOSIT AND SECURITY OF DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The district's treasurer shall have district money deposited and invested in the district's depository bank or other banks or savings associations selected by the district's authorized investment officers.(b)  To the extent that deposited or invested money is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions|Section 8282.206. Investment of District Money

Sec. 8282.206.  INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.  At the direction of the board or any other authorized district representative or investment officer, district money may be invested in direct or indirect obligations of the United States, the state, or any political subdivision of the state, or may be placed in certificates of deposit of state or national banks or savings and loan associations in this state, if that money is secured in the manner provided for the security of county funds.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 8282.251. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 8282.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The board may issue bonds as provided by general law, including Sections 54.501-54.515 and 54.518-54.521, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 8282.252. Authority to Issue Bonds for Roads and Turnpikes

Sec. 8282.252.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR ROADS AND TURNPIKES.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds for a purpose described  by Section 8282.153 unless the bonds are approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters voting in the district or the territory to be affected by the bonds.(b)  Bonds, notes, or other district obligations issued or incurred for a purpose described by Section 8282.153 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed valuation of the real property of the district or the territory to be affected by the bonds.(c)  Sections 49.181, 49.182, and 54.5161, Water Code, do not apply to bonds issued by the district as provided by this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 8282.253. Authority to Issue Bonds for Improvement Projects or Services

Sec. 8282.253.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OR SERVICES.  (a)  To pay all or part of the costs of an improvement project or service under Section 8282.154, the board may issue bonds in one or more series payable from and secured by ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenues, payments pursuant to an agreement made under Section 311.010(b), Tax Code, dedicating revenue from a tax increment fund, grants, gifts, contracts, or leases or any combination of those sources of money.(b)  Bonds issued under this section may be liens on all or part of the revenue derived from improvements authorized under Section 8282.154, including installment payments of special assessments or from any other source pledged to their payment.(c)  Sections 375.202-375.206, Local Government Code, apply to bonds issued under this section.(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to:(1)  bonds issued by the district and payable from:(A)  assessments imposed by the district under Section 8282.154 that are paid in full on the first conveyance of land after imposition of the assessment; or(B)  payments pursuant to an agreement made under Section 311.010(b), Tax Code, dedicating revenue from a tax increment fund; or(2)  a project that is financed by an issuance of bonds described by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.020(a), eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.020(b), eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8282.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District|Subchapter F. Bonds|Section 8282.254. Obligations

Sec. 8282.254.  OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  In this section, "obligation" means a bond, note, lease-purchase agreement, or installment sale obligation of the district.(b)  The principal amount of the district's obligations that are payable from assessments imposed by the district may be in an amount that does not exceed the aggregate appraised value of the property in the district, as established by an independent appraisal by a member of the Appraisal Institute.(c)  The appraised value of the property in the district established for ad valorem tax purposes does not limit the principal amount of the obligations that may be issued by the district under Subsection (b).(d)  The city is not required to pay the principal of and interest on an obligation issued by the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8283.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8283 - Greater Texoma Utility Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8283.001. Definitions

Sec. 8283.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.(3)  "Authority" means the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8283.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8283 - Greater Texoma Utility Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8283.002. Nature of Authority

Sec. 8283.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  The authority is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(b)  The authority is a political subdivision of this state.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8283.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8283 - Greater Texoma Utility Authority|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8283.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8283.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the authority will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the authority under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  The creation of the authority is 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. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8283.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8283 - Greater Texoma Utility Authority|Subchapter B. Authority Territory; Annexation|Section 8283.051. Authority Territory

Sec. 8283.051.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  The authority is composed of the territory that was included in the corporate boundaries of the cities of Denison and Sherman on May 2, 1979, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Section 2 or 4, Chapter 97, Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979;(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(4)  other law.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8283.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8283 - Greater Texoma Utility Authority|Subchapter B. Authority Territory; Annexation|Section 8283.052. Annexation

Sec. 8283.052.  ANNEXATION.  (a)  The authority may annex territory only as specified by this section.(b)  A municipality, by resolution or ordinance adopted by its governing body, may request that the territory then included in its corporate limits be annexed to the authority.  On receipt of the request, the board shall proceed in the manner provided by Subsections (d) and (e).(c)  Territory that is annexed to a municipality after May 2, 1979, or after annexation of the municipality to the authority may be annexed to the authority if the board determines the annexation should be considered and proceeds in the manner provided by Subsections (d) and (e).(d)  Under the circumstances described by this section, the board shall call and hold a public hearing to determine if the territory should be annexed.  Notice of the hearing must be published at least: (1)  once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the authority and the territory proposed to be annexed; and(2)  10 days before the date set for the hearing.(e)  If at the conclusion of the hearing the board finds that the annexation would be in the best interest of the territory to be annexed, the area in the authority, and the inhabitants of both, it shall enter an order to that effect.  The order finally annexes the territory to the authority.(f)  An action to review the annexation of territory to the authority may be brought in a district court in the county where the principal office of the authority is located.  An annexation may be set aside for fraud or abuse of discretion.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.|