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TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8380.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8380.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8380.107. Parks, Recreational Facilities, Preservation of Fish and Wildlife

Sec. 8380.107.  PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PRESERVATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE.  (a)  The district may develop and manage parks, recreational facilities, and natural science laboratories and may promote the preservation of fish and other wildlife in the district.(b)  The district may negotiate contracts with any person, including a county, municipality, municipal corporation, firm, corporation, nonprofit organization, or state or federal agency, to operate or maintain the park, recreational facility, or natural science laboratory.(c)  The preservation of fish and other wildlife shall be in accordance with the rules of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.(d)  The board may charge and collect reasonable entrance, gate, or use fees to manage and operate a park or recreational facility developed wholly or partly by the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8380.108. General Powers Regarding Contracts

Sec. 8380.108.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS.  The district may:(1)  contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for:(A)  the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of a project and interest on the reimbursed cost; or(B)  the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing project;(2)  apply for, and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under, a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing project; and(3)  accept a grant or donation from any person to accomplish a district purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8380.109. Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 8380.109.  RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The district may adopt and enforce rules:(1)  to administer and operate the district;(2)  to govern the use, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; and(3)  to provide for public safety and security.(b)  The district may bring an action in court for an injunction or other appropriate remedy to enforce a rule of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8380.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or(2)  contract payments described by Section 8380.153.(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8380.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8380.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8380.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.154. Assessments

Sec. 8380.154.  ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may undertake projects and services that confer a special benefit on all or a definable part of the district.  The board may impose special assessments on property in that area, based on the benefit conferred by the project or service, to pay all or part of the cost of the project or service.  The district may finance with special assessments any project or service authorized by this chapter or any other applicable law.(b)  Projects or services may be financed with special assessments under this chapter only after the board holds a public hearing on the advisability of the project or service and the proposed assessments.(c)  The board shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper or newspapers with general circulation in Henderson County.  The publication must be made not later than the 30th day before the date of the hearing.(d)  Notice provided under this section must include:(1)  the time and place of the hearing;(2)  the general nature of the proposed project or service;(3)  the estimated cost of the project or service, including interest during construction and associated financing costs; and(4)  the proposed method of assessment.(e)  Written notice containing the information required by Subsection (d) shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 30th day before the date of the hearing.  The notice shall be mailed to each person residing in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.155. Fees and Charges

Sec. 8380.155.  FEES AND CHARGES.  The district may establish fees, user fees, rates, and charges that are sufficient:(1)  to accomplish the purposes of this chapter;(2)  for the operation and maintenance of the district;(3)  to pay the principal of and interest on notes, bonds, and other obligations issued in connection with the exercise of the district's general powers and duties; and(4)  to satisfy all rate covenants relating to the issuance of notes, bonds, and other obligations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8380.156. Disbursements and Transfers of Money

Sec. 8380.156.  DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.  The board by resolution shall establish the number of signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8380.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8380.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8380.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8380.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8380.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8380 - Lazy W District No. 1|Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations|Section 8380.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8380.203.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (H.B. 3864), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8381.001. Definitions

Sec. 8381.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.(3)  "District" means the North Park Public Utility District.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8381.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8381.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8381.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8381.003.  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 creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8381.004. District Territory

Sec. 8381.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 696, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or(3)  other law.(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8381.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8381.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8381.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8381.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8381.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8381 - North Park Public Utility District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8381.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8381.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.001. Definitions

Sec. 8382.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(3)  "Director" means a board member.(4)  "District" means the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1.(5)  "Municipality" means a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8382.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8382.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect permanent directors as provided by Section 8382.051 of this code and Section 49.102, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8382.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  (a)  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8382.003 until each municipality has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.(b)  If a municipality does not consent to the creation of the district or if the district does not enter into an agreement required by the terms of the municipal ordinance or resolution consenting to the creation of the district under this section before September 1, 2012:(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2012, except that:(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to the municipality or another local governmental entity to be used for a public purpose; and(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8382.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8382.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8382.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:(1)  organization, existence, or validity;(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;(3)  right to impose a tax; or(4)  legality or operation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8382.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8382 - Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8382.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8382.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district is governed by a board of five elected directors.(b)  If required under the terms of the agreement, ordinance, or resolution by which a municipality consents to the creation of the district, the board consists of:(1)  four elected directors; and(2)  one director appointed by the governing body of the municipality.(c)  A director appointed under Subsection (b)(2) is not required to be a qualified voter of the district or to own land subject to taxation in the district.(d)  Except as provided by Section 8382.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.  A permanent director may not serve more than two four-year terms.(e)  The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not disqualify an official or employee of a municipality from being appointed a director by the governing body of a municipality under Subsection (b)(2), and a director appointed to the board may continue to serve in a public office of or be employed by the municipality.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (S.B. 1913), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|