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TX Water Code § 63.098 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.098. Commissioner's Compensation

Sec. 63.098.  COMMISSIONER'S COMPENSATION.  (a)  Each commissioner shall receive a fee of not more than $50 a day for each day of service necessary to the discharge of his duties, unless otherwise provided in accordance with Subsection (b) of this section.(b)  The commission may provide by an order entered in its minutes that compensation shall not be paid for the commissioners' services for a period of more than two years from the date of the order.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 1984, ch. 612, art. 1, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1971;  Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 159, ch. 79, Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 1977.|
TX Water Code § 63.099 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.099. District Manager

Sec. 63.099.  DISTRICT MANAGER.  (a)  The commission may employ a general manager and give him full authority in the management and operation of the affairs of the district, subject only to the supervision of the commission.(b)  The commission shall fix the term of office and compensation of the manager.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.100 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.100. District Assessor and Collector

Sec. 63.100.  DISTRICT ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  The commission shall appoint one person to the office of assessor and collector for the district.  The assessor and collector shall be a qualified elector and a resident of the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.101. Deputy Assessor and Collector

Sec. 63.101.  DEPUTY ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  The commission may appoint one or more deputies to assist the assessor and collector for a period of not more than one year.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.103. Deputy's Bond

Sec. 63.103.  DEPUTY'S BOND.  The assistant or assistants to the assessor and collector appointed by the commission may or may not be required to furnish bond with conditions similar to those required of the assessor and collector.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.104. Compensation of Assessor and Collector and Deputy

Sec. 63.104.  COMPENSATION OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR AND DEPUTY.  The commission shall fix the compensation to be paid to the tax assessor and collector or any deputy.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.1045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.1045. Executive Director

Sec. 63.1045.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The district may employ an executive director of the district.  If the district employs an executive director, the district must prescribe the duties and compensation of the executive director.(b)  The duties of an executive director may be performed by a general manager, port director, or chief executive officer.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 10, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 63.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.105. Engineer

Sec. 63.105.  ENGINEER.  The district may employ a competent engineer whose term of office and compensation shall be determined by the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 11, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 63.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.106. Legal Counsel

Sec. 63.106.  LEGAL COUNSEL.  The commission may employ an attorney to represent the district in preparation of any contract, to conduct any proceeding in or out of court, to be the legal advisor of the commission, and to perform any other function considered necessary.  The attorney shall be retained on the terms and for the fees which the commission determines and on which the parties agree.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.107. District Employees

Sec. 63.107.  DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The district:(1)  may employ assistant engineers and other persons as it considers necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, and development of the district and its business and facilities; and(2)  shall determine their term of office and duties and fix their compensation.(b)  All employees may be removed by the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 12, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 63.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.108. Bonds of Officers and Employees

Sec. 63.108.  BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  Each officer and employee charged with the handling of funds or property of the district shall furnish a good and sufficient bond for a sum sufficient to safeguard the district as determined by the commission.  The bond shall be payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties and his accounting of all funds and property of the district coming into his hands.(b)  The bonds of other officers of the district shall be approved by the commission and shall be filed for record in the office of the district.  The bonds shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose in the office of the district, and the book shall be open to the inspection of the public during the office hours of the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.109. Payment of Compensation and Expenses

Sec. 63.109.  PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.  The district may draw warrants, issue checks, or use a payment method adopted under Section 60.271 to pay for:(1)  services;(2)  the compensation of employees; and(3)  all expenses incident and relating to the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 13, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 63.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.110. District Office

Sec. 63.110.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  A regular office shall be maintained for the conduct of the business of the district at a place in the district designated by the commission.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 63.112. Court Actions

Sec. 63.112.  COURT ACTIONS.  (a)  A district established under this chapter may sue and be sued, by and through its commission, in any court in this state in the name of the district.(b)  The courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.151. Authority of District

Sec. 63.151.  AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT.  All districts created under this chapter are essential to the accomplishment of the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, and are governmental agencies and bodies politic and corporate, with the powers of government and authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions conferred in this chapter and by the Texas Constitution.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.152. Purposes of District

Sec. 63.152.  PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  The district may make improvements for:(1)  the navigation of inland and coastal water;(2)  the preservation and conservation of inland and coastal water for navigation;(3)  the control and distribution of storm water and floodwater of rivers and streams in aid of navigation;  or(4)  any purpose stated in Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, necessary or incidental to the navigation of inland and coastal water.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.153. General Authority of District

Sec. 63.153.  GENERAL AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT.  A district may:(1)  exercise all the rights, powers, and authority granted by this chapter and by the general and special laws relating to navigation districts;(2)  exercise all powers relating to regulation of wharfage and facilities connected with waterways and ports inside the district to the fullest extent consistent with the Texas Constitution;(3)  acquire, purchase, own, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, operate, develop, and regulate land, waterways, improvements, facilities, or aids incident to or necessary in the proper operation and development of ports and waterways in the district, including wharves, docks, warehouses, commercial and industrial buildings, grain elevators, bunkering facilities, belt railroads, floating plants and facilities, lightering facilities, towing facilities, and all appurtenances;(4)  hire, rent, convey, lease, and otherwise make available to any person the improvements of the district;(5)  assess and collect charges for use of all facilities acquired or constructed in accordance with this chapter and apply the amounts collected for maintenance and operation of the business of the district, to make the district self-supporting and financially solvent, and to retire the construction cost of the improvements within a reasonable period;(6)  enter into valid and binding contracts to apply revenues, over and above the maintenance and operation costs, which are derived from sources other than taxation, to pay principal and interest on bonds;(7)  enter into contracts with the United States for loans and grants on terms and conditions necessary to comply with regulations and requirements of the United States under federal law;  and(8)  issue bonds, notes, warrants, certificates of indebtedness, and other forms of obligation payable from revenues derived from improvements and pledge these revenues to the payment of the district's debts in the manner provided in Subchapter E of Chapter 60 of this code.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.154. Authority to Go on Land

Sec. 63.154.  AUTHORITY TO GO ON LAND.  The commission and the district engineer, together with all necessary teams, help, tools, instruments, implements, and machinery, may go on any land inside the district to examine the land and make plans, surveys, maps, and profiles without subjecting themselves to action for trespass.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.155. Acquisition of Property and Right-of-Way

Sec. 63.155.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND RIGHT-OF-WAY.  The commission may acquire by gift, purchase, or condemnation proceedings the necessary right-of-way and property of any kind necessary for improvements contemplated by this chapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.156. Eminent Domain

Sec. 63.156.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn and acquire the right-of-way over and through any public or private land necessary to improve any river, bay, creek, or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for the construction and maintenance of any canal or waterway and for any other purpose authorized by this chapter.(b)  The condemnation proceedings shall be instituted under the direction of the commission and in the name of the district, and the damages shall be assessed in conformity with the laws for condemning and acquiring rights-of-way by railroads.(c)  No appeal from the finding and assessment of damages shall have the effect of suspending work by the commission in prosecuting the work of improvement in detail.(d)  No right-of-way can be condemned through any part of an incorporated city or town without the consent of the lawful authorities of the city or town.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.157. Authority Over Improvements

Sec. 63.157.  AUTHORITY OVER IMPROVEMENTS.  A district may acquire, purchase, take over, construct, maintain, operate, develop, and regulate wharves, docks, warehouses, grain elevators, bunkering facilities, belt railroads, floating plants, literage, lands, towing facilities, and all other facilities or aids incident to or necessary to the operation or development of ports or waterways inside the district extending to the Gulf of Mexico.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.158. Obtaining Consent of United States

Sec. 63.158.  OBTAINING CONSENT OF UNITED STATES.  If a river, creek, bay, stream, canal, or waterway which is to be improved is navigable or if the improvements are of a type which require the permission or consent of the United States, the commission may obtain the permission or consent of the United States.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.159. Cooperation With the United States

Sec. 63.159.  COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES.  (a)  The commission may cooperate and act with the United States in surveys, work, and expenditure of money in any matters relating to construction and maintenance of the canals and the improvement and navigation of navigable rivers, bays, creeks, streams, canals, and waterways.(b)  To the extent that the United States aids in these matters, the commission may agree and consent to the United States entering and taking management and control of the work insofar as necessary or permissible under the laws and regulations of the United States.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.160. Duties of Engineer

Sec. 63.160.  DUTIES OF ENGINEER.  The engineer shall:(1)  make necessary surveys, examinations, investigations, maps, plans, and drawings relating to proposed improvements;(2)  estimate the cost of improvements;(3)  supervise the work of improvements;  and(4)  perform any duties which might be required by the commission.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.161. United States Performing Duties of Engineer

Sec. 63.161.  UNITED STATES PERFORMING DUTIES OF ENGINEER.  Instead of or in addition to employing an engineer, the commission may adopt any survey of a river, creek, canal, stream, bay, or waterway previously made by the United States and may arrange for surveys, examinations, and investigations of proposed improvements and for supervision of the work of improvement by the United States.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.162. District Order for Improvements

Sec. 63.162.  DISTRICT ORDER FOR IMPROVEMENTS.  If the commission considers it in the best interest for the district to exercise the powers granted by Section 63.153 of this code or if the commission finds that additional improvements to those originally planned or constructed are necessary for navigation of or in aid of navigation of any river, creek, stream, bay, canal, or waterway, the commission shall make this finding in an order entered in the minutes and shall direct the engineer to make an estimate showing the character and cost of the improvements.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.163. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 63.163.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  After the commission's order is entered in the minutes, the commission shall publish notice once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the district.  If no newspaper is published in the district, the notice shall be published in the newspaper published nearest to the district.(b)  The notice shall include a copy of the commission's order and shall designate a time and place for a hearing.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.164. Hearing on Improvements

Sec. 63.164.  HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  The commission shall hear evidence at the hearing, and any district taxpayer or interested person may present evidence.(b)  The commission may adjourn the hearing from day to day for a reasonable time so that all taxpayers and interested persons may be heard.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.165 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.165. Findings

Sec. 63.165.  FINDINGS.  (a)  After the hearing is completed, the commission shall enter its order making findings as to whether or not the improvements and construction of the facilities is feasible and practicable and whether or not benefits will result to the public.(b)  If the findings are against the proposed improvements, no further action will be taken, but if the commission finds that the improvements are feasible and practicable and would be a public benefit, the district may issue bonds to pay for the necessary improvements and facilities.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.166 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.166. Bond Election

Sec. 63.166.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  An election shall be held to approve the issuance of the bonds.(b)  The ballots shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds and the levy of a tax to pay for the bonds."(c)  The returns of the election shall be canvassed as provided in this chapter.(d)  If the canvass indicates that a majority of the electors voted in favor of the proposition, the commission shall issue an order directing the issuance of the bonds and the levy of a tax.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.167 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.167. Form of Bonds

Sec. 63.167.  FORM OF BONDS.  (a)  The bonds shall be issued in the manner that other bonds are issued under this chapter, and the amount of the bonds may not be more than the cost of the improvements estimated by the engineer.(b)  The bonds shall be issued in the name of the district and shall be signed by the president of the commission and attested by the secretary with the seal of the district attached.(c)  The bonds shall be issued in the denominations and payable at the times, not more than 40 years, considered most expedient by the board.  Interest shall be payable annually or semiannually.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 63.168 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 63 - Self-Liquidating Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 63.168. Bids for Contract

Sec. 63.168.  BIDS FOR CONTRACT.  (a)  Before the commission enters into a contract requiring the expenditure of more than $15,000, it shall submit the proposed contract for competitive bids.(b)  The commission may reject any and all bids, and if the contract is for a public improvement, the successful bidder shall be required to give the statutory bonds required by Chapter 2253, Government Code.(c)  The contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 805, ch. 299, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 757, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(19), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|