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TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.055. Board Findings and Resolution; Election

Sec. 9055.055.  BOARD FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION.  If, at the conclusion of the annexation hearing, the board finds that all land in the territory to be annexed will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the board shall adopt a resolution that:(1)  calls an election in the territory to be annexed; and(2)  states the date of the election and the place or places of holding the election.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.056. Notice of Annexation Election

Sec. 9055.056.  NOTICE OF ANNEXATION ELECTION.  At least 10 days before the date set for the election, notice of the election must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.  In addition to the requirements of Section 4.004, Election Code, notice of the annexation election must:(1)  state the conditions under which the territory may be annexed; or(2)  refer to the resolution of the board for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.057. Election Results

Sec. 9055.057.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  The board shall issue an order declaring the results of the annexation election.(b)  If the order shows that a majority of the votes cast are in favor of annexation, the board shall annex the proposed territory to the district.  The annexation is incontestable except within the time for contesting elections under the general election law.(c)  A certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the territory is located.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.058. Annexation of Certain Municipal Territory

Sec. 9055.058.  ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory annexed to any municipality in the district may be annexed to the district as provided by this section.(b)  At any time after final passage of an ordinance or resolution annexing territory to a municipality in the district, the board may give notice of a hearing on the question of annexing that territory or any part of that territory to the district.  The notice is sufficient if it:(1)  states the date and place of the hearing; and(2)  describes the area proposed to be annexed or refers to the annexation ordinance or resolution of the municipality.(c)  At least 10 days before the date set for the hearing, the notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the annexing municipality.(d)  If, as a result of the hearing, the board finds that the territory will benefit from the water supplied or to be supplied by the district, the board shall adopt a resolution annexing the territory to the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.059. Assumption of Debt; Taxes

Sec. 9055.059.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBT; TAXES. (a)  After territory is annexed to the district, the board may hold an election in the district as enlarged to determine whether the district as enlarged shall assume any tax-supported bonds then outstanding and those previously voted but not yet sold and impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district as enlarged to pay the bonds, unless the proposition is voted along with the annexation election and becomes binding on the territory annexed.(b)  An election held under Subsection (a) shall be held in the same manner as an election under this chapter for the issuance of bonds.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory|Section 9055.060. Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-Way, Transmission Line, or Other Utility Property

Sec. 9055.060.  RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, TRANSMISSION LINE, OR OTHER UTILITY PROPERTY.  Railroad right-of-way, transmission lines and other property of electric and gas utilities that are not in the limits of a municipality will not benefit from improvements, works, and facilities the district is authorized to construct.  Therefore, railroad right-of-way or transmission lines or other property of electric and gas utilities may not be annexed to the district unless the right-of-way, transmission lines and other property of electric and gas utilities are contained in the limits of a municipality annexed to the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.101. Board

Sec. 9055.101.  BOARD.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms expiring the first Tuesday of May. (c)  A majority of directors constitutes a quorum.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.102. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 9055.102.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  In April of each year, the governing body of the City of Decatur shall appoint a director to succeed each director whose term expires during the following May.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.103. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9055.103.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and owns taxable property in the district.(b)  A member of a municipality's governing body or an employee of a municipality may not be a director.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.104. Vacancy

Sec. 9055.104.  VACANCY.  The governing body of the City of Decatur shall appoint a successor to fill a vacancy on the board for the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.105. Officers

Sec. 9055.105.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from the board's membership a president, a vice president, and any other officers as the board determines necessary.  The president is the chief executive officer of the district and the presiding officer of the board.  The vice president shall act as president if the president is absent or fails or declines to act.(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors. The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.106. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9055.106.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter C. Board of Directors|Section 9055.107. Director and Treasurer Bonds

Sec. 9055.107.  DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.  The district shall pay the cost of the bond.(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.151. Construction of Dam

Sec. 9055.151.  CONSTRUCTION OF DAM.  (a)  The district may impound storm and flood waters and the unappropriated flow waters at one or more places and in an amount approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by constructing one or more dams inside or outside the district in Wise County.  In exercising its powers under this subsection, the district shall comply with Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water Code.(b)  A dam or other works for the impounding of water under this section may not be constructed until the plans for the dam or other works are approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.152. Sources of Water

Sec. 9055.152.  SOURCES OF WATER.  The district may develop or otherwise acquire sources of water.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.153. Construction or Acquisition of Property

Sec. 9055.153.  CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may construct or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary or useful for the purpose of processing water impounded, developed, or otherwise acquired and transporting it to municipalities and others for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes.(b)  The district, inside or outside the district, may:(1)  construct or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary for the purpose of receiving and treating water purchased from others; and(2)  transport the water to municipalities and others for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.154. Water Appropriation Permits

Sec. 9055.154.  WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS.  The district may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or from owners of permits.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.155. Purchase of Water

Sec. 9055.155.  PURCHASE OF WATER.  The district may purchase water or a water supply from any person.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.156. Eminent Domain

Sec. 9055.156.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land and easements inside or outside the district in Wise County, including land above the probable high water line around the reservoirs.(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(c)  The board shall determine the amount and the type of interest in land and easements to be acquired under this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.157. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9055.157.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.158. Construction Contracts

Sec. 9055.158.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  This section applies only to a construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $2,000.(b)  The district shall award a contract to the lowest and best bidder after publishing notice to bidders once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published in the district that is designated by the board.(c)  The notice is sufficient if it states:(1)  the time and place for opening the bids;(2)  the general nature of the work to be done or the materials, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and(3)  the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.159. Contracts to Supply Water and Operate Facilities

Sec. 9055.159.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER AND OPERATE FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may contract with municipalities and others to supply water to those entities.(b)  The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the water production, water supply, and water supply facilities of the municipality.(c)  The district may contract with the City of Decatur for the operation of the district's facilities by the city.(d)  The contract may be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties.(e)  The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.160. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 9055.160.  ADOPTION OF RULES.  The board may adopt reasonable rules to:(1)  secure, maintain, and preserve the sanitary condition of water in and water that flows into any reservoir owned by the district;(2)  prevent waste of or the unauthorized use of water; and(3)  regulate residence, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and any other recreational or business privilege along or around any district reservoir and the stream leading into the reservoir, and its tributaries, or any body of land, or easement owned or controlled by the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties|Section 9055.161. Applicability and Enforcement of Certain Laws

Sec. 9055.161.  APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN LAWS.  (a)  The general laws applicable to a water control and improvement district for the preservation of the sanitary condition of water, the prevention of waste, and the regulation of hunting, fishing, boating, and other similar uses, apply to the district.(b)  The law officers of the county and state shall enforce in court the laws described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter E. General Financial and Administrative Provisions|Section 9055.201. Depository

Sec. 9055.201.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (i), the board shall designate one or more banks in the district to serve as depository for the district's money.(b)  District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank or banks, except that:(1)  money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust agreement; and(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or a trustee bank 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.(d)  The board shall prescribe the terms of service for depositories.(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall issue a notice that:(1)  states the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and(2)  invites the banks in the district to submit an application to be designated as a depository.(f)  The notice must be published one time in a newspaper published in the district and specified by the board.(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:(1)  consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks that:(A)  offer the most favorable terms for handling the money; and(B)  the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.(i)  If the board does not receive any applications before the time stated in the notice, or if the board rejects all applications, the board shall designate one or more banks located inside or outside the district on terms that the board finds advantageous to the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter E. General Financial and Administrative Provisions|Section 9055.202. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 9055.202.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9055.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District|Subchapter E. General Financial and Administrative Provisions|Section 9055.203. Collection of District Taxes; Contracts for Performance of Administrative Duties

Sec. 9055.203.  COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES; CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES.  (a)  The City of Decatur shall collect all taxes imposed by the district.(b)  The district may enter into a contract with the City of Decatur under which municipal employees, including the tax collector and assessor of the municipality, perform administrative duties that might otherwise require the district to employ personnel.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.|