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TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8813.116. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 8813.116.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The authority may accept a gift or grant from money collected by the Fort Bend Subsidence District to fund the construction, maintenance, or operation of a water treatment or supply system.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8813.117. Expenditures

Sec. 8813.117.  EXPENDITURES.  (a)  The authority's money may be disbursed only by check, draft, order, federal reserve wire system, or other instrument or authorization.(b)  Disbursements of the authority must be signed by at least a majority of the directors.  The board by resolution may allow the general manager, treasurer, bookkeeper, or other employee of the authority to sign disbursements, except as limited by Subsection (c).(c)  The board by resolution may allow disbursements to be transferred by federal reserve wire system to accounts in the name of the authority without the necessity of any directors signing the disbursement.  Disbursements of the authority's money by federal reserve wire system to any accounts not in the name of the authority must be signed by at least a majority of the directors.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.118 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8813.118. Ad Valorem Taxation

Sec. 8813.118.  AD VALOREM TAXATION.  The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.119 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8813.119. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8813.119.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property inside the authority's boundaries to further authorized purposes, powers, or duties of the authority.  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property outside the authority's boundaries for the purposes of pumping, storing, treating, or transporting water.  When exercising the power of eminent domain granted by this section, the authority may elect to condemn either the fee simple title or a lesser property interest.(b)  The authority shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.  The authority is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party.  The authority is not required to deposit more than the amount of an award in a suit.(c)  The authority may not use the power of eminent domain for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to groundwater or for the purpose of acquiring water or water rights.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.120 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8813.120. Action Against Person, District, or Political Subdivision

Sec. 8813.120.  ACTION AGAINST PERSON, DISTRICT, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  (a)  The authority may bring an action in a district court against a person, including a district or other political subdivision located in the authority's territory or included in the authority's groundwater reduction plan, to:(1)  recover any fees, rates, charges, assessments, collection expenses, attorney's fees, interest, penalties, or administrative penalties due the authority; or(2)  enforce the authority's rules or orders.(b)  Governmental immunity from suit or liability of a district or other political subdivision is waived for the purposes of an action under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 2514), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8813.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority|Subchapter D. Bonds and Notes|Section 8813.151. Revenue Bonds and Notes

Sec. 8813.151.  REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES.  (a)  The authority may issue bonds or notes payable solely from revenue from any source, including:(1)  tolls, charges, rates, fees, user fees, and special assessments the authority imposes or collects;(2)  the sale of water, water services, water rights or capacity, water transmission rights or services, water pumping, or any other service or product of the authority provided inside or outside the boundaries of the authority;(3)  grants or gifts;(4)  the ownership or operation of all or a designated part of the authority's works, improvements, facilities, plants, or equipment; and(5)  contracts between the authority and any person.(b)  Notes issued by the authority may be first or subordinate lien notes at the board's discretion.(c)  In connection with any bonds or notes of the authority, the authority may exercise any power of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.(d)  The authority may conduct a public, private, or negotiated sale of the bonds or notes.(e)  The authority may enter into one or more indentures of trust to further secure its bonds or notes.(f)  The authority may issue bonds or notes in more than one series as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  In issuing bonds or notes secured by revenue of the authority, the authority may reserve the right to issue additional bonds or notes secured by the authority's revenue that are on a parity with or are senior or subordinate to the bonds or notes issued earlier.(g)  A resolution of the board authorizing the bonds or notes or a trust indenture securing the bonds or notes may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and its bondholders or noteholders.(h)  Bonds and notes may be additionally secured by deed of trust or mortgage on any or all of the authority's facilities.(i)  The authority may issue refunding bonds or notes to refund any of its bonds or notes in any manner provided by law.(j)  Sections 49.153, 49.154, and 49.181, Water Code, do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.  Commission rules regarding bonds or notes do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.001. Definitions

Sec. 8814.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8814.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of the district's groundwater and surface water, consistent with the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8814.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:(1)  the organization of the district is feasible and practicable;(2)  the land to be included in and the residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district;(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and(4)  the creation of the district will further the public welfare.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.004. District Territory

Sec. 8814.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory in Sterling County unless the district's territory has been modified under:(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or(2)  other law.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8814.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board may change the name of the district if additional territory is annexed to or consolidated with the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.006. Ownership of Groundwater and Surface Water Rights Not Affected by Chapter

Sec. 8814.006.  OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED BY CHAPTER.  The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized, and this chapter does not deprive or divest the owner, the owner's lessees, or assigns of those ownership rights.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8814.007. Payment of Organizational Expenses

Sec. 8814.007.  PAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES.  (a)  The board may pay:(1)  all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district;(2)  legal fees;  and(3)  other incidental expenses.(b)  The board may reimburse a person for money advanced for a purpose described by Subsection (a).(c)  A payment may be made from maintenance taxes or other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8814.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board is composed of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.(c)  A director takes office at the first regular meeting of the board following the director's election to the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8814.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  One director is elected from the district at large.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.053. Election Date

Sec. 8814.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.054. Qualifications for Election; Eligibility to Serve

Sec. 8814.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.  (a)  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:(1)  a resident of the district; and(2)  at least 18 years of age.(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), a person who is a director from a county commissioners precinct must be a resident of that precinct unless the composition of the board is changed by annexation or consolidation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8814.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.056. Composition of Board Following Annexation or Consolidation

Sec. 8814.056.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.  If the district annexes territory or consolidates with another district, the board shall determine the composition of the board in a manner that is equitable for the residents of the district as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8814.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.(b)  The expenses described by Subsection (a) must be:(1)  reported in the district's records; and(2)  approved by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.058. Vote Required for Official Board Action

Sec. 8814.058.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION.  An official action of the board is not valid without the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.059. Officers

Sec. 8814.059.  OFFICERS.  (a)  After each directors' election, the board shall:(1)  hold a regular meeting at the district office; and(2)  organize by electing from the directors a president, a vice president, and a secretary.(b)  A person selected to serve as president, vice president, or secretary serves in that capacity for a two-year term.(c)  The president, vice president, and secretary shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically provided by this chapter or by order of the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.060. General Manager; Service of Process

Sec. 8814.060.  GENERAL MANAGER; SERVICE OF PROCESS.  (a)  The general manager shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the general manager's duties.  The district shall pay for the bond.(b)  The general manager is entitled to receive the compensation provided by the district's budget.(c)  Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.061. Treasurer and Attorney

Sec. 8814.061.  TREASURER AND ATTORNEY.  (a)  The board may appoint a treasurer and an attorney for the district.(b)  The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties. The district shall pay for the bond.(c)  A person appointed under this section is entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.062. Engineer

Sec. 8814.062.  ENGINEER.  The board may:(1)  appoint or contract with a competent professional engineer for the district; and(2)  determine the amount of compensation to be paid to the engineer.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.063. Personnel

Sec. 8814.063.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The general manager or the board may:(1)  employ other persons necessary to properly handle the district's business and operation; and(2)  employ or contract with expert and specialized personnel who are necessary to carry out this chapter.(b)  The board shall determine the terms of employment and the compensation to be paid to employees described by this section.(c)  The district shall pay for any bond that an employee of or person under contract with the district is required to furnish under Section 36.057(d), Water Code.(d)  The general manager or the board may dismiss an employee of the district.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.064. District Office

Sec. 8814.064.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  The board shall maintain an office in the district for conducting district business.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.065. Meetings

Sec. 8814.065.  MEETINGS.  The board shall hold regular meetings at the district office on a date established by the board.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. District Administration|Section 8814.066. Records

Sec. 8814.066.  RECORDS.  The board shall keep a complete written account of board meetings and other proceedings and shall preserve the board's minutes, contracts, records, plans, notices, accounts, receipts, and records in a secure manner at the district's office.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8814.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8814.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8814.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by, Chapter 36, Water Code, to carry out the purpose of the district and this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.|