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TX Water Code § 62.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.069. Bond of Commissioners

Sec. 62.069.  BOND OF COMMISSIONERS.  Before a commissioner begins to perform his duties, he shall execute a good and sufficient bond for $1,000, payable to the county judge of the county of jurisdiction for the use and benefit of the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.070 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.070. Compensation of Commissioners

Sec. 62.070.  COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS.  Each commissioner shall receive for his services the compensation determined by the commissioners court of the county of jurisdiction.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.071. Organization of Commission

Sec. 62.071.  ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall organize by electing one of the members chairman and one secretary.(b)  Two of the commissioners constitute a quorum.  A concurrence of two is sufficient in all matters relating to the business of the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.072. Two-County Districts; Appointment of Commission

Sec. 62.072.  TWO-COUNTY DISTRICTS;  APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION.  (a)  In a district composed of land in two or more counties, the commissioners court of the county of jurisdiction by a majority vote shall appoint one commissioner.  The commissioners court of the other county included in whole or in part within the district shall appoint by a majority vote a second commissioner.  The two commissioners courts shall appoint the third commissioner at a joint meeting of the two commissioners courts called and presided over by the county judge of the county of jurisdiction.(b)  Notice in writing of the joint meeting of commissioners courts shall be given by mail or delivered in person at least two days before the day set for the meeting.(c)  Each of the county judges and county commissioners composing the commissioners courts of both counties shall be entitled to one vote in appointing the third commissioner.  A majority vote of those present at the meeting shall be sufficient to make the appointment.(d)  On the termination of the term of office of each commissioner or in case of vacancy, a successor shall be appointed by the same commissioners court which appointed the commissioner whose place is being filled.(e)  Except for the matters expressly provided for in this section, two-county districts are subject to all other provisions of this subchapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.0725 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.0725. Executive Director

Sec. 62.0725.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The commission may employ an executive director of the district.  If the commission employs an executive director, the commission must prescribe the duties and compensation of the executive director.(b)  By rule, order, or resolution, the commission may delegate to an executive director the full authority necessary to manage the affairs of the district subject only to orders of the commission, including the authority to:(1)  employ persons necessary for the operation of the district and to determine the compensation of those persons; or(2)  perform any act on behalf of the district, as authorized by the commission.(c)  The duties of an executive director may be performed by a general manager or chief executive officer.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 62.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.073. District Treasurer

Sec. 62.073.  DISTRICT TREASURER.  The county treasurer of the county of jurisdiction shall be treasurer of the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.074. Treasurer's Bond

Sec. 62.074.  TREASURER'S BOND.  (a)  The county treasurer shall execute a good and sufficient bond, payable to the commissioners, in an amount equal to twice the amount of funds he will hold at any time as treasurer of the district.  The commissioners shall estimate the sum to be used as a basis for computing the amount of the required bond.  The bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance by the treasurer of his duties for the district and must be approved by the commissioners.(b)  When any bonds are voted by the district, the county treasurer, before receiving the proceeds from the sale of the bonds, shall execute an additional good and sufficient bond, payable to the commissioners, in an amount which is twice the amount of bonds issued.  This additional bond shall be conditioned and approved in the same manner as the first but shall not be required after the treasurer has disbursed the proceeds of the bond issue.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.075. Treasurer's Compensation

Sec. 62.075.  TREASURER'S COMPENSATION.  The county treasurer shall be allowed as compensation for his services as treasurer of the district the amount determined by the commissioners.  The compensation may not exceed the percentage authorized by law for his services as county treasurer.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.077. Counsel

Sec. 62.077.  COUNSEL.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 18(2), eff. May 22, 2019.(b)  The commission may employ counsel to represent the district in the preparation of any contract, to conduct any proceedings in or out of court, and to be the legal adviser of the commission on such terms as may be agreed upon by the commission.(c)  The fees of counsel shall be determined by the commission.|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. 2, eff. May 22, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 3, eff. May 22, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 18(2), eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 62.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions|Section 62.078. Suits; Judicial Notice

Sec. 62.078.  SUITS;  JUDICIAL NOTICE.  (a)  A district established under this chapter may, by and through the commission, sue and be sued in all courts of this state in the name of the district.(b)  All courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of all districts.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.101. Purposes of District

Sec. 62.101.  PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  A district may be created under this chapter to provide, in or adjacent to its boundaries, for:(1)  the improvement, preservation, and conservation of inland and coastal water for navigation;(2)  the control and distribution of storm water and floodwater of rivers and streams in aid of navigation;  and(3)  any other purposes necessary or incidental to the navigation of inland and coastal water or in aid of these purposes, as stated in Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.102. Districts as Governmental Agencies

Sec. 62.102.  DISTRICTS AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.  All districts created under this chapter shall be governmental agencies and bodies politic and corporate with the powers of government and with the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions which are essential to the accomplishment of those purposes.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.103. Duties of County Officials

Sec. 62.103.  DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS.  The powers and duties conferred by this chapter on the county judge, members of the commissioners court, the mayor and aldermen or commissioners of cities, the county clerk, and other officers are made a part of the legal duty of those officials.  Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, these persons shall exercise and perform these powers and duties without additional compensation.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.104. Duties of District Engineer

Sec. 62.104.  DUTIES OF DISTRICT ENGINEER.  It shall be the duty of the district engineer:(1)  to make all necessary surveys, examinations, investigations, maps, plans, and drawings with reference to proposed improvements;(2)  to make estimates of the cost of proposed improvements;(3)  to supervise the work of improvement;  and(4)  to perform all duties which may be required of him by the commission.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.105. Right-of-Way

Sec. 62.105.  RIGHT-OF-WAY.  The commission may by gift, grant, purchase, or condemnation acquire the necessary right-of-way and property of any kind for all necessary improvements contemplated by this chapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.106. Condemnation Proceedings

Sec. 62.106.  CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn and acquire the right-of-way over and through any and all public and private land necessary:(1)  for the improvement of any river, bay, creek, or stream;(2)  for the construction and maintenance of any canal or waterway;  and(3)  for any and all purposes authorized by this chapter.(b)  Condemnation proceedings instituted under Subsection (a) of this section shall be instituted under the direction of the commission and in the name of the district.  The assessment of damages shall be in conformity with the laws of the State of Texas for condemnation and acquisition of rights-of-way by railroads.(c)  No appeal from the finding and assessment of damages by the commissioners shall have the effect of causing a suspension of work by the commission in prosecuting the work of improvement in all of its details.(d)  No right-of-way may be condemned through any part of an incorporated city or town without the consent of the lawful authorities of that city or town.(e)  A district created under this chapter may elect to take advantage of the condemnation procedure provided in Subchapter F of Chapter 51 of this code.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.107. Acquisition and Conveyance of Land

Sec. 62.107.  ACQUISITION AND CONVEYANCE OF LAND.  (a)  Any district created under this chapter may acquire by gift, purchase, or condemnation and may own land adjacent or accessible by road, rail, or water to the navigable water and ports developed by it which may be necessary or required for any and all purposes incident to or necessary for the development and operation of the navigable water or ports within the district, or may be necessary or required for or in aid of the development of industries and businesses on the land.(b)  The district may lease and grant easements on any part of the acquired land to any person and may charge for the lease or easement reasonable tolls, rents, fees, or other charges.  The lease or easement may be on terms and conditions considered appropriate or advantageous to the district.  The district may use the proceeds both for the maintenance and operation of the business of the district and for the purpose of making the district self-supporting and financially solvent and returning the construction costs of the improvements within a reasonable period.(c)  The acquisition and leasing of land for the purposes included in this section and the operation and industrial and business development of ports and waterways are a public purpose and a matter of public necessity.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 2770), Sec. 19, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 427 (S.B. 1395), Sec. 15, eff. June 1, 2017.|
TX Water Code § 62.1071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.1071. Acquisition of Land, Equipment, or Improvements in Certain Counties

Sec. 62.1071.  ACQUISITION OF LAND, EQUIPMENT, OR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.  (a)  This section applies only to a district that has a county of jurisdiction with a population of more than 2.8 million.(b)  A district may acquire, by any means except by condemnation, and own land, equipment, or improvements located in a county that is adjacent to the district's county of jurisdiction if the commission considers the land, equipment, or improvements:(1)  necessary, required, or convenient for any purpose necessary or incident to the development and operation of navigable water or a port located in the district's county of jurisdiction or a county adjacent to that county;  or(2)  may be in aid of, or necessary, required, or convenient for, the development of industries and businesses on the land in the county of jurisdiction or a county adjacent to that county.(c)  Notwithstanding any other law or municipal charter, a district may acquire, and any public or private owner may dispose of, land, equipment, or improvements on any terms to which the commission and the property owner agree.(d)  If in connection with an acquisition or disposition of land, equipment, or improvements under this section the governing body of a municipality decides to discontinue operations of a port, as a utility of the municipality or otherwise, the acquisition or disposition of the land, equipment, or improvements may not be completed until a majority of the qualified voters of the municipality voting at an election called and held for that purpose approve of the discontinuance of the operations.(e)  The commissioners may change the name of the district in connection with the acquisition of land, equipment, or improvements under this section.(f)  Notwithstanding the source of the revenue, a district that acquires land, equipment, or improvements under this section may use or pledge to the payment of obligations of the district for the development of any district facility, regardless of the location of the facility, any revenue of the district, except as provided by Section 62.209.(g)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this section.(h)  Except as provided by this section, an election held under this section must be conducted as provided by the Election Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 504, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 62.1072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.1072. Additional Commissioners for Acquisitions From Certain Municipalities

Sec. 62.1072.  ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS FOR ACQUISITIONS FROM CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A district that acquires land, equipment, or improvements under Section 62.1071 from a municipality with a population of more than 35,000 that operates navigation and port facilities and that is located in a county adjacent to the county of jurisdiction may add positions for members of the commission, as determined by the commission.  Not more than two positions may be added to the commission under this section.(b)  The governing body of the municipality in which the acquired land, equipment, or improvements are located shall appoint the additional commissioners.(c)  Commissioners serving in the positions added under Subsection (a) shall serve terms that are consistent with the law governing the terms of the other commissioners.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 504, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 62.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.108. Entry on Property

Sec. 62.108.  ENTRY ON PROPERTY.  The commissioners and the engineers of a district together with all necessary teams, help, tools, and instruments may go on any land inside the district to examine the land and to make plans, surveys, maps, and profiles without subjecting themselves to the action of trespass.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.109. Bids

Sec. 62.109.  BIDS.  (a)  Any person, corporation, or firm which desires to bid on the construction of any work advertised under Section 62.110 of this code shall, on application to the commission, be furnished the survey, plans, and estimates for the work.(b)  All bids or offers for the work shall be in writing, sealed, and delivered to the chairman of the commission together with a certified check for at least five percent of the total amount of the bid.(c)  If a bid is accepted but the bidder refuses to enter into a proper contract, the deposit required by Subsection (b) of this section shall be forfeited to the district.(d)  Any and all bids may be rejected at the discretion of the commission.(e)  A district may take advantage of the bid procedure in Sections 63.168-63.170 of this code by passing a simple resolution and entering it in its minutes.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.110. Notice of Bids

Sec. 62.110.  NOTICE OF BIDS.  Notice that a contract is to be awarded shall be given by publishing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks in one or more newspapers with general circulation in the state and by posting notice for at least 14 days in five public places in the county of jurisdiction, one of which shall be the courthouse door and at least two of which shall be inside the district.|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. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.|
TX Water Code § 62.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.111. Award of Contract

Sec. 62.111.  AWARD OF CONTRACT.  (a)  All contracts for improvements, except those carried out and performed by the government of the United States, shall be awarded by the commission to the lowest and best responsible bidder.(b)  Nothing in this section shall prevent the making of more than one improvement.  Where more than one improvement is to be made, a contract may be awarded separately for each improvement or one contract may be awarded for all the improvements.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.112. Interest in Contracts

Sec. 62.112.  INTEREST IN CONTRACTS.  No county judge or county commissioner of any county in a district, board member, or district engineer may be directly or indirectly interested for himself or as agent for another in a contract for the construction of work to be performed by the district.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|
TX Water Code § 62.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.113. Form of Contracts

Sec. 62.113.  FORM OF CONTRACTS.  All contracts made by the district shall be in writing and signed by the contractors, the executive director of the district, an authorized representative of the executive director, or a person to whom the duties of executive director have been delegated.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1330 (S.B. 1531), Sec. 10, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 755), Sec. 4, eff. May 22, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 62.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 4 - General Law Districts|Chapter 62 - Article Xvi, Section 59, Navigation Districts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 62.114. Bond of Contractor

Sec. 62.114.  BOND OF CONTRACTOR.  (a)  The party, firm, or corporation to whom a contract is awarded under Section 62.111 of this code shall execute a bond, payable to the commission, for twice the amount of the contract price, conditioned on faithful performance of the obligations, agreements, and covenants of the contract and that in default of the performance he will pay to the district all damages sustained by reason of the default.(b)  The bond shall be approved by the commission.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.|