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TX Spec Dist Code § 9502.0310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions|Chapter 9502 - Gulf Coast Protection District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9502.0310. Authority to Develop Barrier Closure Procedures

Sec. 9502.0310.  AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP BARRIER CLOSURE PROCEDURES.  If the district implements a project to create a coastal barrier, the district shall develop closure procedures in conjunction with each board of trustees established under Chapter 54, Transportation Code, port authority, navigation district, and drainage district affected by the barrier or closure.  For the Texas City Channel, the district shall develop closure procedures with any common carrier terminal railroad providing rail and maritime terminal services to the users of the navigation channel.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 1160), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9502.0311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions|Chapter 9502 - Gulf Coast Protection District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9502.0311. Annual Report Required

Sec. 9502.0311.  ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED.  The district shall annually submit a report to the legislature, the Legislative Budget Board, the General Land Office, and the commissioners court of each county in which the district is located.  The report must:(1)  describe the district's financial condition and operations during the preceding year;(2)  propose a budget for the following year; and(3)  describe generally the work proposed for the following year.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 1160), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9502.0312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions|Chapter 9502 - Gulf Coast Protection District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9502.0312. Eminent Domain

Sec. 9502.0312.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property if the interest is necessary or convenient for the exercise of the district's functions.  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property owned or operated by a port authority, navigation district, drainage district, or common carrier railroad.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 1160), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.001. Definitions

Sec. 9601.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Bond" has the meaning assigned to the term "public security" by Section 1202.001, Government Code.(3)  "Director" means a person appointed to the board.(4)  "District" means the Riverbend Water Resources District.(5)  "Member" means a municipality, county, other political subdivision, or water supply corporation that is a member of the district as provided by Section 9601.005.(6)  "Temporary administrator" means a person appointed under Subchapter B-1.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9601.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9601.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(c)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and the improvement of their property and industries and will foster and encourage economic development in this state.(d)  The district, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the constitution.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.004. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9601.004.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes, powers, rights, and functions stated in this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.005. District Members

Sec. 9601.005.  DISTRICT MEMBERS.  (a)  The district is composed of the following members:(1)  the City of Annona;(2)  the City of Avery;(3)  the City of DeKalb;(4)  the City of Hooks;(5)  the City of Maud;(6)  the City of New Boston;(7)  the City of Texarkana, Texas;(8)  the City of Wake Village; and(9)  the TexAmericas Center.(b)  After receipt of a petition from the governing body of a municipality, county, other political subdivision, or water supply corporation that desires to join the district, the board may add a member to the district on terms determined by the board to be in the best interests of the district.(c)  A member's withdrawal from the district or the cessation of existence of a member does not affect the validity of the district or any of the district's powers or duties.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 49 (S.B. 410), Sec. 4, eff. May 12, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.006. District Territory

Sec. 9601.006.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The territory of the district is composed of all the territory contained in:(1)  the cities of Annona, Avery, DeKalb, Hooks, Maud, New Boston, Texarkana, Texas, and Wake Village; and(2)  the TexAmericas Center, the boundaries of which are described by Section 3503.004, including territory that has been or may be added under Section 3503.005.(b)  The territory of the district also includes all of the territory:(1)  of any municipality, county, or other political subdivision that joins the district as a member; and(2)  added to the territory of a member by annexation or other means.(c)  A defect in the description of the boundaries of a member or in any past or future proceedings for the annexation of territory by a member does not affect the validity, powers, or duties of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 49 (S.B. 410), Sec. 5, eff. May 12, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.007. Confirmation Election Not Required

Sec. 9601.007.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  (a)  The board is not required to hold an election to confirm the district's creation.(b)  Sections 49.101-49.105, Water Code, do not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9601.008. Member Immunity

Sec. 9601.008.  MEMBER IMMUNITY.  A member has immunity from suit and immunity from liability in any action or proceeding brought by another member arising out of or relating to the changes in law made by the Act enacting this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 9601.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by its board.(b)  The board consists of five directors, appointed as follows:(1)  two directors appointed by the City of Texarkana;(2)  one director appointed by the City of New Boston;(3)  one director appointed by the Red River Redevelopment Authority or its successor; and(4)  one director appointed by the members not named in Subdivisions (1) through (3), including any members added under Section 9601.005(b). (b-1)  The governing body of each member required to appoint a director under Subsection (b)(1), (2), or (3) shall appoint the required number of directors to represent the member on the board.  The members not named in Subsections (b)(1) through (3) shall appoint a single director in the manner provided by Subsection (b-2) to represent those members on the board.  A vacancy in a board position shall be promptly filled in accordance with the policies, resolutions, and procedures of the applicable member or members.(b-2)  The members not named in Subsections (b)(1) through (3) may each nominate a person qualified to serve as a director.  The governing body of each of those members shall cast one vote for a candidate chosen from the list of nominees.  The nominee receiving a majority of the votes cast by the governing bodies of those members becomes the director representing those members on the board.(c)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years.(d)  The governing body of each member required to appoint a director under Subsection (b) shall conduct a review of the director appointed by the governing body before the director's term expires.  After conducting the review, the governing body, on expiration of the director's term, may reappoint the director or appoint a new director in the manner provided by this section.(e)  The board shall determine the method of staggering the terms of the directors.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.(g)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 8, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 3, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 774 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9601.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a) To be eligible to be appointed or to serve as a director, a person must be a resident, qualified voter of the district.(b)  A person is not eligible to be appointed or to serve as a director while the person:(1)  is serving as an elected official of a political subdivision or other governmental body; or(2)  is an employee of a member.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.053. Board Resolutions; Voting Requirements

Sec. 9601.053.  BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The district shall act through orders or resolutions adopted by the board.(b)  All directors are entitled to vote.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.054. Officers and Assistants

Sec. 9601.054.  OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.(b)  The board shall elect the president and vice president from among the directors.(c)  The president and vice president serve for a one-year term.(d)  The offices of secretary and treasurer:(1)  may be held by one person; and(2)  are not required to be held by a director.(e)  The board may appoint one or more assistant officers who are not required to be directors.(f)  A person may not concurrently hold the offices of board president and secretary.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.055. Meetings

Sec. 9601.055.  MEETINGS.  The board shall have regular meetings at times specified by board resolution or bylaws and shall have special meetings when called by the board president or by a number of directors that is equal to or greater than the number of directors that is one less than a majority of the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.056. Telephone Conference Call Meetings

Sec. 9601.056.  TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL MEETINGS.  (a)  The board may hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call only if:(1)  the meeting is a special called meeting;(2)  immediate action is required; and(3)  convening a quorum of the board at one location is difficult or impossible.(b)  A telephone conference call meeting is subject to the notice requirements applicable to other meetings of the board.(c)  Each part of a telephone conference call meeting that is required to be open to the public shall be made audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting.(d)  The location designated in the notice as the location of the meeting shall provide two-way communication during the entire telephone conference call meeting, and the identification of each party to the telephone conference shall be clearly stated prior to speaking.(e)  Section 551.125, Government Code, does not apply to a meeting held under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.057. Recall

Sec. 9601.057.  RECALL.  (a) A director appointed under Section 9601.051(b)(1), (2), or (3) may be recalled at any time by a two-thirds vote of the governing body of the member that appointed the director.(b)  A director appointed under Section 9601.051(b)(4) may be recalled by a two-thirds vote of the members that appoint a director under that section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9601.058. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 9601.058.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter B. -1. Temporary Administrator|Section 9601.078. Immunity From Suit

Sec. 9601.078.  IMMUNITY FROM SUIT.  For acts or omissions undertaken in the course and scope of carrying out the duties assigned by this subchapter, the temporary administrator is entitled to the same immunity from suit and liability that applies to a state district judge acting in a judicial capacity.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9601.101. General Powers

Sec. 9601.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the powers applicable to a district under Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9601.102. Specific Powers

Sec. 9601.102.  SPECIFIC POWERS.  The district may exercise any power necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this chapter, including the power to:(1)  adopt and enforce:(A)  a trade name or trademark;(B)  bylaws and rules for the conduct of the affairs of the district;(C)  any rule that a water control and improvement district may adopt and enforce in accordance with Sections 51.127-51.130, Water Code; and(D)  specific rates, charges, fees, or rentals, and reasonable rules and regulations, for providing any district commodity, facility, or service;(2)  in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter:(A)  borrow money for a district purpose;(B)  enter into an agreement in connection with the borrowing;(C)  issue bonds for money borrowed;(D)  provide for and secure the payment of the bonds; and(E)  provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds;(3)  acquire any and all storage rights and storage capacity in a reservoir or other water source inside or outside the boundaries of the district, and acquire the right to take water from that reservoir or source, subject to the rights or permits held by municipalities or other persons, and in accordance with any contract or contracts that the district may make with the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision of any state of the United States, in reference to those rights;(4)  construct, acquire, own, finance, operate, maintain, sell, lease as lessor or lessee, dispose of, or otherwise use any work, plant, or other district facility as defined by Section 49.001, Water Code, inside or outside the boundaries of the district, that the board determines is necessary or useful for the exercise of a district power; and(5)  pledge all or part of district revenue to the payment of district obligations under a contract or agreement to the same extent and on the same conditions as the district may pledge revenue to secure district bonds.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9601.103. General Powers Regarding Water

Sec. 9601.103.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WATER.  The district has all rights, powers, and privileges necessary or useful to enable it to acquire, provide, supply, deliver, and sell water, whether processed or unprocessed, raw or potable, inside or outside its boundaries to any person for any beneficial purpose.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9601.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle L - Municipal Water Districts|Chapter 9601 - Riverbend Water Resources District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9601.104. Authority of Public Agencies and Political Subdivisions to Contract With District

Sec. 9601.104.  AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT.  (a)  A person, entity, public agency, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state or another state may enter into a contract or agreement with the district, on terms agreed to by the parties, for:(1)  the purchase or sale of water;(2)  waste collection, transportation, processing, or disposal; or(3)  any purpose relating to the district's powers or functions.(b)  A contract or agreement under this section must comply with Chapter 791, Government Code.(c)  A provision of district services or facilities to a member or an exercise of district power regarding a member's retail services may only be made through a contract between the district and the member under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 523 (S.B. 1223), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 3847), Sec. 7, eff. June 17, 2011.|