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TX Spec Dist Code § 8110.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8110 - Verandah Municipal Utility District of Hunt County|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 8110.055. Contract With Political Subdivision for Water or Sewer Services

Sec. 8110.055.  CONTRACT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR WATER OR SEWER SERVICES.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract to allow a political subdivision to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.  The contract may contain terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous to the district.(b)  The contract may provide that the district will construct or acquire and convey to the political subdivision a water supply or treatment system, a water distribution system, or a sanitary sewage collection or treatment system, as necessary to provide water or sewer service in the district.(c)  The district may use bond proceeds or other available  district money to pay for its obligations and for services and facilities provided under the contract.(d)  If the contract requires the district to make payments from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes, the contract is subject to Section 49.108, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 547 (H.B. 1141), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8110.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8110 - Verandah Municipal Utility District of Hunt County|Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions|Section 8110.101. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8110.101.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.(b)  Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to reimbursements for projects constructed or acquired under Section 8110.052.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 547 (H.B. 1141), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8110.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8110 - Verandah Municipal Utility District of Hunt County|Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions|Section 8110.102. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8110.102.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8110.151.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 547 (H.B. 1141), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8110.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8110 - Verandah Municipal Utility District of Hunt County|Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions|Section 8110.103. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8110.103.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;(4)  a cable operator, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 547 (H.B. 1141), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8110.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8110 - Verandah Municipal Utility District of Hunt County|Subchapter D. Bonds|Section 8110.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8110.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  In addition to the general authority to issue bonds under Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, the district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8110.052.(b)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money or any combination of those sources.(c)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8110.052 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.(d)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8110.052 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.(e)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8110.052 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 547 (H.B. 1141), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8111.001. Definitions

Sec. 8111.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.(3)  "District" means the Sonterra Municipal Utility District.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8111.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8111.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8111.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8111.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8111.023 before September 1, 2009:(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that:(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Williamson County; 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8111.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8111.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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:(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or(3)  the legality or operation of the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8111.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8111.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8111.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8111.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8111.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8111.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.101. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 8111.101.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues, the district, including any annexed territory, may be divided into an original district and one or more new districts. The board shall determine which portion of the divided area constitutes the original district.(b)  A district created by division of the original district under Subsection (a) may further subdivide as determined by the board of the new district.(c)  After a division under Subsection (a) or (b), the original district and any new district created must be at least 85 acres.(d)  The board by resolution may declare an intent to divide the district.  The resolution must:(1)  set the terms of the division, including a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and(2)  contain a metes and bounds description for each district, including the modified original district.(e)  Section 42.042, Local Government Code, and Section 54.016, Water Code, do not apply to the creation of a new district by division under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.102. District Division by Election

Sec. 8111.102.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8111.103, the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed under Section 8111.101(d).(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 20th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:(1)  the date and location of the election; and(2)  the proposition to be voted on.(c)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district is divided.(d)  If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.103. District Division by Consent

Sec. 8111.103.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY CONSENT.  (a)  The board may approve and order the division of the district without an election if the board has received written consent to the proposed division from all title holders of the land in the proposed new district or districts as indicated by the tax rolls of the central appraisal district.(b)  If the board orders the division without an election, the district is divided as of the date of the order.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.104. Notice of Division

Sec. 8111.104.  NOTICE OF DIVISION.  Not later than the 30th day after the date of a division under this subchapter, the district shall provide written notice of the plan for division to:(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;(2)  the attorney general;(3)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and(4)  each municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in a new district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.105. District Names Following Division

Sec. 8111.105.  DISTRICT NAMES FOLLOWING DIVISION.  The area designated by the board as the original district retains the name of the original district.  The resulting new districts are assigned consecutive letters to be appended to the name of the original district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.106. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8111.106.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  After a division under this subchapter, the board shall continue to act as the board of the original district.(b)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of the division, the board shall appoint five directors for each of the new districts.  A person appointed under this subsection is not required to own land in or reside in the district for which the director is appointed.(c)  Directors of the original district serve the staggered terms to which they were elected before the division.  Directors appointed under Subsection (b) serve until June 1 following the election for directors under Subsection (d).(d)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, an election shall be held to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (b).  Of the five directors elected in each district, the three directors receiving the greatest number of votes shall serve terms expiring June 1 following the second regularly scheduled election of directors under Subsection (e), and the remaining two directors shall serve terms expiring June 1 following the first regularly scheduled election of directors.(e)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), directors serve staggered four-year terms.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.107. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8111.107.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board in the plan for division.(c)  Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts and the original district on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.108. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8111.108.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:(1)  water and wastewater services; or(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8111.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8111 - Sonterra Municipal Utility District|Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts|Section 8111.109. Annexation

Sec. 8111.109.  ANNEXATION.  A municipality may annex the original district, or a new district that is created as a result of a division of the district under Section 8111.102 or 8111.103, only after:(1)  the district has installed at least 90 percent of all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary to:(A)  provide service to the proposed development in the district;(B)  accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and(C)  exercise the powers provided by general law and this chapter; or(2)  at least 10 years have elapsed since the creation of the district was confirmed at an election held under Section 8111.023.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3497), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8112.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8112 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8112.001. Definitions

Sec. 8112.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.(3)  "District" means the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 839 (S.B. 883), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8112.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8112 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8112.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8112.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 839 (S.B. 883), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8112.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8112 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8112.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8112.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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:(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 839 (S.B. 883), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8112.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8112 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8112.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8112.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 839 (S.B. 883), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8112.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts|Chapter 8112 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8|Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions|Section 8112.021. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8112.021.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after September 1, 2005, a person who owns land in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the first petition received by the commission under Subsection (a).(c)  If a temporary director fails to qualify for office or if a vacancy occurs in the office of temporary director, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.(d)  Temporary directors serve until the date the directors are elected under Section 8112.023.(e)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8112.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (f) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8112.023; or(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.(f)  If Subsection (e) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 839 (S.B. 883), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 4715), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|