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TX Transp Code § 441.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 441.035. Including Bond Proposition at Election

Sec. 441.035.  INCLUDING BOND PROPOSITION AT ELECTION.  (a)  At the election, the temporary directors may include a separate ballot proposition to approve the issuance by the district of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.(b)  If a bond proposition is to be included, the election notice under Section 441.031 must state the bond proposition.(c)  The bond proposition shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the issuance of bonds and the imposition of ad valorem taxes for payment of the bonds.(d)  The temporary directors shall file a copy of the bond election results in their records and with the commission.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.071. Board of Directors

Sec. 441.071.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  Except as provided by Section 441.072, a district is governed by a board of directors composed of five members elected as provided by this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.072. Board of Directors in Certain Districts

Sec. 441.072.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS.  (a)  The governing body of a governmental entity to which a road facility has been conveyed under Section 441.133 is the ex officio board of directors of the district making the transfer if:(1)  all district road facilities are conveyed only to that governmental entity;(2)  all construction, acquisition, and improvement of road facilities provided for in the plan approved by the commission have been completed;(3)  the board of directors consents to the transfer of powers and duties to the governing body of the governmental entity;(4)  the governing body of the governmental entity consents to assuming the administrative powers and duties of the district;  and(5)  the commission approves the transfer of the powers and duties.(b)  On the effective date of the transfer of the powers and duties, the board of directors from whom the transfer is made is dissolved.  On and after that date the administrative powers and duties transferred are the powers and duties of the governing body of the governmental entity.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.073. Election of Directors

Sec. 441.073.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  In each year on a uniform election date as provided by Chapter 41, Election Code, an election shall be held in the district to elect the appropriate number of directors.(b)  To have a person's name printed on the ballot at a directors' election as a candidate for director, the person must file a petition with the secretary of the district not later than the 36th day before the date of the election.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.074. Term; Taking Office

Sec. 441.074.  TERM;  TAKING OFFICE.  (a)  A director serves a two-year term.(b)  A director takes office at the first regular meeting of the board after the director's election.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.075. Compensation

Sec. 441.075.  COMPENSATION.  A director is entitled to receive for the director's services:(1)  not more than $25 a day for each meeting of the board that the director attends;  and(2)  reimbursement for expenses incurred while engaged in the director's duties for the district as approved by the board.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.076 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.076. Vacancy

Sec. 441.076.  VACANCY.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person appointed by the remaining directors.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.077. Officers

Sec. 441.077.  OFFICERS.  (a)  After each directors' election, the board shall hold a regular meeting at a district office and elect from the directors a presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, secretary, and treasurer.  A person elected under this subsection serves until the first regular board meeting following the next directors' election, and shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically provided by this chapter or the board's orders.(b)  The presiding officer shall preside over board meetings.  If the presiding officer is absent, the assistant presiding officer shall preside.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.078. General Manager

Sec. 441.078.  GENERAL MANAGER.  The board may employ a general manager and delegate to the general manager full authority to manage and operate the affairs of the district, subject only to board orders.  The general manager is the chief administrative officer of the district.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.079. Other Officers

Sec. 441.079.  OTHER OFFICERS.  The board may appoint or employ an engineer, attorney, or accountant.  A person appointed or employed under this section is entitled to compensation provided by the district's budget.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.080 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.080. Personnel

Sec. 441.080.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The board or the general manager, if the district has a general manager, may:(1)  employ persons necessary to carry out the business and operation of the district;  and(2)  employ or contract with personnel necessary to carry out this chapter.(b)  The board shall determine the employees' terms of employment and compensation.(c)  A majority of the members of the board or the general manager, if the district has a general manager, may dismiss an employee.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.081. Officer's, Employee's, or Contractor's Bond

Sec. 441.081.  OFFICER'S, EMPLOYEE'S, OR CONTRACTOR'S BOND.  (a)  The board shall require each officer, employee, or person under contract to the district who collects, pays, or handles district money to furnish a bond.(b)  The bond must be:(1)  payable to the district;(2)  for an amount sufficient to protect the district from financial loss resulting from the person's actions;  and(3)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties and on accounting for all district money and other property under the person's control.(c)  The district shall pay for the bond.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.082. Meetings

Sec. 441.082.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall hold regular meetings on dates established by board order.(b)  The board may hold special meetings at the call of the presiding officer or on request of three members of the board.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.083. Vote Required for Action

Sec. 441.083.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR ACTION.  An action of the board requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the board members.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.084. Records

Sec. 441.084.  RECORDS.  The district shall keep a complete written account of all of its proceedings and securely maintain district records.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.085. Office

Sec. 441.085.  OFFICE.  The board shall maintain one or more offices for conducting district business.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter D. Governance|Section 441.086. Seal

Sec. 441.086.  SEAL.  The board shall adopt a seal for the district.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 441.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 441.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  A district may:(1)  acquire a road facility, acquire property for a road facility, and construct or improve a road facility, inside or outside district boundaries, as provided by this chapter;(2)  provide financing for a road facility or for construction, acquisition, or improvement of a road facility from money available to the district under this chapter;(3)  advise any person and consult, cooperate, or enter an agreement with any person;(4)  apply for, accept, receive, and administer a gift, grant, loan, or money available from any source;(5)  reimburse a private entity for money spent to construct a road or improvement that has been or will be dedicated or otherwise transferred to public use, or purchase a road or improvement constructed by a private entity, regardless of whether the construction occurs before or after the creation of the district;  and(6)  exercise other powers and duties to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created.(b)  The board may contract with any person to carry out the powers and duties under this chapter.  The board shall execute the contract in the name of the district.(c)  The district may assume a contract or other obligation of a previous owner of a road facility or property acquired by the district and perform the contract or obligation in the same manner as any other purchaser or assignee, if the contract or obligation was created as provided by the competitive bidding requirements of Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 441.102. Rules

Sec. 441.102.  RULES.  After notice and hearing, the board shall adopt rules to carry out this chapter, including rules providing procedures for giving notice and holding hearings before the board.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter E. Powers and Duties|Section 441.103. Suit and Judgment

Sec. 441.103.  SUIT AND JUDGMENT.  (a)  A district, through its board and in the name of the district, may sue and be sued in a state court.  Process in a suit may be served on the presiding officer of the board.(b)  A state court shall take judicial notice of the creation of the board.(c)  A state court that renders a money judgment against a district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of district indebtedness.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.111. Construction, Acquisition, or Improvement of Road Facility

Sec. 441.111.  CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, OR IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD FACILITY.  (a)  A district shall construct, acquire, and improve a road facility included in the plan the commission approves so that the road facility meets the requirements of the plan.(b)  A district may not construct, acquire, or improve a road facility outside the district boundaries unless:(1)  the district presents to the commission sufficient evidence that the construction, acquisition, or improvement is of benefit to the district;  and(2)  the commission and the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed approve the construction, acquisition, or improvement.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.112. Progress Payments

Sec. 441.112.  PROGRESS PAYMENTS.  A contract of the district for the construction or improvement of a road facility may include a procedure for paying for the construction or improvement as work progresses.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.113. Joint Project

Sec. 441.113.  JOINT PROJECT.  (a)  A district contract with a state agency, a political subdivision, or a corporation created by the commission under Chapter 431 may:(1)  provide for joint payment of the costs of a project;  and(2)  require the state agency, political subdivision, or corporation to design, construct, or improve, including landscape, a project as provided by the contract.(b)  The district may issue bonds to pay all or part of the costs of the project and any other payments required under the contract.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.114. Competitive Bids

Sec. 441.114.  COMPETITIVE BIDS.  A district may enter a construction or improvement contract requiring an expenditure of more than $15,000 only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.115. Contractor Bond

Sec. 441.115.  CONTRACTOR BOND.  A contractor shall execute a bond for the amount of the contract price.  The bond must be payable to and approved by the board and conditioned on:(1)  faithful performance of the contract obligations;  and(2)  payment to the district of damages resulting from any default.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.116. Changes to Road Facilities

Sec. 441.116.  CHANGES TO ROAD FACILITIES.  (a)  Before a road facility is conveyed to a governmental entity, a district may make a change to the road facility that is not included in the plan approved by the commission if:(1)  the board determines that the change is necessary to:(A)  comply with the requirements of the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed;(B)  comply with the requirements of each municipality in which or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the road facility is to be located, if the road facility is to be conveyed to a county;(C)  provide an adequate and efficient road system for travelers in the district;  or(D)  adjust to circumstances or requirements that did not exist when the commission approved the original plan;  and(2)  the commission approves the change in writing.(b)  Before approving the change, the commission shall consult the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed regarding the proposed change.(c)  Before making a change, a district to which Section 441.017 applies must receive written permission from the governmental entity assuming maintenance and any municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the district is located.(d)  The commission shall adopt rules of procedure for:(1)  filing a request for a change;  and(2)  approving a change.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter F. Road Facilities|Section 441.117. Monitoring Work

Sec. 441.117.  MONITORING WORK.  (a)  The board controls the construction, acquisition, and improvement of a district road facility until it is conveyed under Section 441.133.  The board shall monitor a contractor's work as it is performed on the road facility and shall immediately act as necessary to ensure compliance with the contract.  The board may use inspectors, engineers, or other district personnel as monitors.(b)  The board shall adopt a procedure for periodic reporting by the monitors.(c)  On completion of construction, acquisition, or improvement of the road facility, the monitors shall submit a written report to the board and the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed.  The report must show whether the road facility complies with:(1)  the district's plan approved by the commission;(2)  the contract;  and(3)  the requirements of the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.131. Hearing on Final Approval

Sec. 441.131.  HEARING ON FINAL APPROVAL.  (a)  After receiving the report under Section 441.117(c), the board shall give notice of and hold a public hearing to determine whether a road facility:(1)  is complete as required by the district's plans and the contract;  and(2)  should be conveyed to the governmental entity.(b)  At the hearing, the board may require the presentation of additional information or testimony necessary to make a determination.(c)  A representative of the governing body of the governmental entity to which the road facility is to be conveyed may present information and testimony that the governmental entity considers necessary.(d)  If the road facility is to be conveyed to a county, a representative of any municipality in which or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the road facility is located may present information and testimony that the municipality considers necessary.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.132. Decision on Approval

Sec. 441.132.  DECISION ON APPROVAL.  (a)  If the board determines at the end of a hearing under Section 441.131 that the work on the road facility is complete and the road facility should be conveyed to the governmental entity, the board shall order the conveyance subject to the requirements of this chapter.  The board shall file with the commission a copy of the order and the proposed conveyance instrument.(b)  If the board determines that the work on the road facility has not been completed satisfactorily, the board shall act as necessary to complete the road facility as required by the district's plans and the contract.  The district shall follow the procedures and requirements of Sections 441.117 and 441.131 before conveying the road facility to the governmental entity.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 441.133 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 6 - Roadways|Subtitle J - Road Utility Districts|Chapter 441 - Road Utility Districts|Subchapter G. Conveyance of Road Facility|Section 441.133. Conveyance Required

Sec. 441.133.  CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.  (a)  A district shall convey a road facility to the governmental entity designated in the district's petition to the commission on completion and approval by the board of the construction, acquisition, or improvement and on approval by the commission.(b)  The district shall convey the road facility free and clear of district indebtedness and may not convey a road that is encumbered.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|