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TX Water Code § 60.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.556. Confidentiality

Sec. 60.556.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  (a)  Except as necessary to administer this subchapter or on written authorization of the employee, the following information is confidential:(1)  whether a district employee has authorized a deduction under this subchapter;(2)  the amount of the deduction; and(3)  the name of a federation or fund or charitable organization that a district employee has designated to receive contributions.(b)  The designation of a charitable organization by a district employee is not confidential if the employee executes a written pledge card or other document indicating that the employee wishes to receive an acknowledgement from the charitable organization.(c)  The district shall provide notice to district employees of the confidentiality provisions described by this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.557 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.557. Revocation or Change of Authorization

Sec. 60.557.  REVOCATION OR CHANGE OF AUTHORIZATION.  (a)  A district employee may revoke or change an authorization by giving notice to the district.(b)  The notice must be in the form and manner prescribed by the district.(c)  A revocation or change takes effect on the date designated by the district, but not later than the 45th day after the date the district employee gives notice.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.558 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.558. Duration of Deduction

Sec. 60.558.  DURATION OF DEDUCTION.  (a)  A deduction under this subchapter begins on the date designated by the district employee.(b)  A deduction under this subchapter, unless revoked or changed under Section 60.557, ends on the date designated by the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.559 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.559. Fair and Equitable Management of Campaign

Sec. 60.559.  FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGN.  A district employee charitable campaign must be managed fairly and equitably in accordance with this subchapter and the rules, policies, and procedures established by the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.560 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.560. Campaign Policy and Management

Sec. 60.560.  CAMPAIGN POLICY AND MANAGEMENT.  (a)  The  executive director of the district shall oversee the district employee charitable campaign and the district's employees who conduct the campaign.(b)  The  executive director of the district and employees designated by the executive director of the district shall:(1)  determine the eligibility of a federation or fund and its affiliated agencies for participation in the district employee charitable campaign;(2)  develop a campaign plan, budget, and materials to be used in the campaign;(3)  coordinate and facilitate the campaign;(4)  ensure that all district employee charitable campaign activities are conducted fairly and equitably to promote unified solicitation on behalf of all participants;  and(5)  perform other duties required by rules relating to the district employee charitable campaign.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.561 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.561. Eligibility of Charitable Organizations, Federations, and Funds for Participation

Sec. 60.561.  ELIGIBILITY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, FEDERATIONS, AND FUNDS FOR PARTICIPATION.  (a)  To be eligible to participate in a district employee charitable campaign, a charitable organization must:(1)  be governed by a voluntary board of citizens that meets at least twice each year to set policy and manage the affairs of the organization;(2)  if the organization's annual budget:(A)  does not exceed $100,000, provide a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and an accountant's review that offers full and open disclosure of the organization's internal operations;  or(B)  exceeds $100,000, be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;  and(3)  not spend more than 25 percent of its annual revenue for administrative and fund-raising expenses.(b)  A federation or fund that seeks participation in a district employee charitable campaign must apply on behalf of itself and its affiliated agencies to the district during the eligibility determination period specified by the district.  The district shall review each application and may approve a federation or fund for statewide participation only if the federation or fund qualifies as a charitable organization.  The district may approve an affiliated charitable organization for participation only if the organization qualifies as a charitable organization.(c)  The district may use outside expertise and resources available to it, and rely on a certification of a charitable organization, or determination of qualification by a statewide employee charitable campaign under Section 659.146, Government Code, to assess the eligibility of a charitable organization that seeks to participate in a district employee charitable campaign.(d)  An appeal from a decision of the district shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the commission.  The appeals process must permit a charitable organization that is not approved for participation to apply for participation in a district employee charitable campaign.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.562 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.562. Fund-Raising Practices

Sec. 60.562.  FUND-RAISING PRACTICES.  The fund-raising practices of a participating charitable organization must:(1)  be truthful and consumer-oriented; and(2)  protect against:(A)  unauthorized use of a list of contributors to the organization;(B)  payment of commissions, kickbacks, finder fees, percentages, bonuses, or overrides for fund-raising;(C)  mailing of unordered merchandise or tickets with a request for money in return;  and(D)  general phone solicitation of the public.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.563 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.563. Limitation on Use of Contributions

Sec. 60.563.  LIMITATION ON USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.  (a)  A participating charitable organization may use contributions under this subchapter only to provide eligible services or to fund a charitable organization that provides eligible services.(b)  A participating charitable organization may not use contributions under this subchapter to:(1)  directly or indirectly fund litigation; or(2)  make expenditures that would require the organization to register under Chapter 305, Government Code, if the organization were not an entity exempt from registration under that chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 60.564 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions|Subchapter R. Charitable Contributions|Section 60.564. Misapplication of Contributions; Audit

Sec. 60.564.  MISAPPLICATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS; AUDIT.  (a)  The district may obtain an audit of any participating charitable organization that the district reasonably believes has misapplied contributions under this subchapter.(b)  If an audit under this section reveals gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of a participating charitable organization, the district shall remove the charitable organization from the campaign.  A charitable organization removed under this subsection is not eligible to participate in a district employee charitable campaign before the fifth anniversary of the date the charitable organization was removed.(c)  If an audit under this section reveals intentional misconduct on the part of a charitable organization, the district shall forward its findings to the appropriate law enforcement agency.(d)  The district may bring an action to recover misapplied contributions.(e)  If an investigation or lawsuit results in a recovery of misapplied contributions and there is not a judgment distributing the amounts recovered, the district shall determine the manner of refunding contributions to the appropriate district employees.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 61.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 61.001. Definitions

Sec. 61.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "District" means a navigation district created under Article III, Section 52, of the Texas Constitution.(2)  "Commission" means the navigation and canal commission of a district.(3)  "Board" means the navigation board.(4)  "Commissioners court" means the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located or the commissioners court of the county of jurisdiction.(5)  "Commissioner" means a member of the navigation and canal commission.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.021. Creation

Sec. 61.021.  CREATION.  A navigation district may be created as provided in this chapter to operate under Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.022. Area Included in District

Sec. 61.022.  AREA INCLUDED IN DISTRICT.  A district may include all or part of a village, town, or municipal corporation, but may not include more than all or parts of two counties.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.023. District May Include Road District

Sec. 61.023.  DISTRICT MAY INCLUDE ROAD DISTRICT.  On petition signed by a majority of the property taxpayers who reside in the special road district, a district which includes all or parts of two counties may include any special road district which has voted bonds to construct public roads.  If the entire county which includes the road district is included in the district, this section does not apply.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.024. Petition to Create Single-County District

Sec. 61.024.  PETITION TO CREATE SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT.  (a)  To create a district located wholly in one county, a petition, signed by 25 of the resident property taxpayers, or if there are fewer than 75 resident property taxpayers in the proposed district, then by one-third of them, shall be presented to the commissioners court of the county.(b)  The petition shall include:(1)  a request for the establishment of a navigation district;(2)  a description of the boundaries of the proposed district, accompanied by a map;(3)  a statement of the general nature of the improvements proposed;(4)  an estimate of the probable cost;(5)  a request for the issuance of bonds and the levy of a tax to pay for the bonds;  and(6)  the designation of a name for the district which shall include the name of the county.(c)  An affidavit stating the qualifications of the petitioners shall accompany the petition.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.025. Petition to Create District in Two Counties

Sec. 61.025.  PETITION TO CREATE DISTRICT IN TWO COUNTIES.  (a)  If the proposed district is located in two counties, the petition shall be presented to the commissioners court of the county which includes the greater part of the district, and this county shall be the county of jurisdiction with relation to all matters concerning the district.(b)  The petition shall be signed by 25 resident property taxpayers in each county in the district or if there are fewer than 75 resident property taxpayers in either of the counties, then by one-third of the resident property taxpayers in that county.(c)  The name of the district shall include the name of the county which has jurisdiction.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.026. Deposit

Sec. 61.026.  DEPOSIT.  (a)  The petition shall be accompanied by $500 in cash, which shall be deposited with the clerk of the commissioners court.(b)  The money shall be held by the clerk until after the result of the election for the creation of the district has been declared and entered of record by the commissioners court.(c)  If the result of the election is in favor of the establishment of the district, the deposit shall be returned to the petitioners or their agent or attorney.(d)  If the result of the election is against the establishment of the district, the clerk shall pay out of the $500, with vouchers signed by the county judge, all costs and expenses connected with the proposed district, including the election.  Any balance shall be returned to the petitioners or their agents or attorney.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.027. Hearing

Sec. 61.027.  HEARING.  (a)  On presentation of the petition, the commissioners court shall order a hearing to be held at a regular or special term of the commissioners court.(b)  The hearing shall be held not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days from the date the petition is presented.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.028. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 61.028.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  The commissioners court shall order the clerk to give notice of the date and place of the hearing by posting a copy of the petition and the order of the commissioners court at the courthouse door and at four other public places within the boundaries of the proposed district.(b)  The notices shall be posted not less than 20 days immediately preceding the time set for the hearing.(c)  If the district is composed of more than one county, the notices shall be posted in each county.(d)  The clerk is entitled to receive $1 for each notice he posts and five cents a mile for each mile traveled to post the notices.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.029. Hearing by Board

Sec. 61.029.  HEARING BY BOARD.  (a)  If the proposed district includes all or part of a city acting under special charter granted by the legislature, the hearing shall be held at the regular meeting place of the commissioners court before a board.(b)  The board shall include the county judge and the members of the commissioners court and the mayor and the aldermen or commissioners of the city or cities.(c)  The board shall pass on the petition with each individual member having one vote.(d)  A majority in number of the persons composing the board shall constitute a quorum, and the action of the quorum shall control.(e)  The hearing shall be held and notice shall be given as provided in Sections 61.027-61.028 of this code.(f)  The clerk shall record the proceedings of the board in the book kept for that purpose, and this record shall be available for public inspection.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.030. Conduct of Hearing

Sec. 61.030.  CONDUCT OF HEARING.  (a)  The commissioners court or the board has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine all contests and objections to the creation of the proposed district, all matters relating to the creation of the proposed district, and all subsequent proceedings of the proposed district after it is organized.(b)  The commissioners court or the board may adjourn the hearing from day to day, and all judgments or decisions rendered by it shall be final unless otherwise provided in this chapter.(c)  Any person who might be affected by creation of the district may appear at the hearing and support or oppose creation of the proposed district and may offer testimony relating to:(1)  the necessity and feasibility of the proposed district;(2)  the benefits to accrue from formation of the proposed district;(3)  the boundaries of the proposed district;  or(4)  any other matter concerning the proposed district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.031. Findings

Sec. 61.031.  FINDINGS.  (a)  If it appears at the hearing that the proposed improvements are feasible and practicable and would be a public benefit and utility, the commissioners court or the board shall make these findings and approve the boundaries stated in the petition or make changes in the boundaries.(b)  Changes may not be made in the proposed boundaries until notice is given and a hearing held in the manner provided in Sections 61.027-61.030 of this code.(c)  If the commissioners court or board is unable to make the findings under Subsection (a) of this section, it shall dismiss the petition at the cost of the petitioners.  Dismissal of the petition shall not prevent presentation of other petitions at a later date.(d)  The commissioners court or the board shall enter all findings in its records.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.032. Providing Funds for Proposed Improvements

Sec. 61.032.  PROVIDING FUNDS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  If the commissioners court or the board approves the boundaries in the petition or as changed and decides to grant the petition, it shall determine the amount of money necessary for the improvements and all expenses connected with the improvements and whether to issue bonds for the full amount or, in the first instance, for a less amount.(b)  The commissioners court or the board shall specify the amount, term, and rate of interest of bonds to be issued.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.033. Election Order

Sec. 61.033.  ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  If the commissioners court or the board finds in favor of the establishment of the district and the issuance of bonds and levy of a tax, the commissioners court shall order an election to vote on the proposition.(b)  The election order shall specify the amount of the bonds to be issued, their maturity dates, and the rate of interest.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.034. Elections

Sec. 61.034.  ELECTIONS.  (a)  When an election is held under this chapter, notice shall be posted for 30 days before the election in the manner provided for posting notice.  The notice shall include:(1)  the time and place of the election;(2)  the proposition;(3)  the purpose of the election;  and(4)  a copy of the election order.(b)  Unless otherwise provided, a two-thirds vote is necessary to carry a proposition submitted at an election.(c)  The commissioners court shall create and define, by order, the voting precincts in the district and shall name convenient polling places in the precincts.  It shall appoint necessary election officials and shall hold elections at the earliest legal time.(d)  After canvassing the returns of an election, if the commissioners court finds that the proposition has carried, it shall declare the result and enter it in the minutes as provided in this chapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 61.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 61 - Article Iii, Section 52, Navigation Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 61.035. Ballots

Sec. 61.035.  BALLOTS.  The ballots for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "The creation of a navigation district and the issuance of bonds and the levy of a tax to pay for the bonds."|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|