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TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8893.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8893.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8893.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8893.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste of the groundwater reservoirs located under district land, consistent with the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 36, Water Code.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8893.0003. District Territory

Sec. 8893.0003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes the territory in Live Oak 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8893.0004. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8893.0004.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  (a)  This section applies only to a provision of Chapter 36, Water Code, enacted on or before June 12, 2017.(b)  If there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, this chapter controls.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8893.0051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8893.0051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8893.0052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8893.0052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct in Live Oak County. One director is elected from the district at large.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8893.0053. Election of Directors After Annexation

Sec. 8893.0053.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AFTER ANNEXATION.  The board shall determine to which precinct annexed land will be added for purposes of election of directors.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8893.0054. Election Date

Sec. 8893.0054.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors in each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8893.0055. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8893.0055.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (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)  To represent a commissioner precinct, a person must be a resident of the precinct.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8893.0101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8893.0101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has:(1)  the powers essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and(2)  the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and functions provided by Chapter 36, Water Code, and other laws of this state relating to groundwater conservation districts.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8893.0102. Administrative Procedures

Sec. 8893.0102.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the administrative and procedural provisions of Chapter 36, Water Code, apply to the district. |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8893.0151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8893 - Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 8893.0151. Tax and Bond Provisions

Sec. 8893.0151.  TAX AND BOND PROVISIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the tax and bond provisions of Subchapters F and G, Chapter 36, Water Code, apply to the district.(b)  Notwithstanding Section 36.201(b), Water Code, the district may annually levy taxes to pay the maintenance and operating expenses of the district at a rate not to exceed five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation. |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8894.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8894.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8894.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8894.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Hemphill County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8894.0003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8894.0003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  |Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8894.0004. District Territory

Sec. 8894.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Hemphill 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8894.0051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8894.0051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 8894.0052. Election Date

Sec. 8894.0052.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8894.0101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8894.0101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by Section 8894.0102, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 8894.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater|Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8894.0102. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8894.0102.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9001.001. Definitions

Sec. 9001.001.  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 Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9001.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9001.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9001.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 9001.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9001.023 before September 1, 2007:(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Denton 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, 2010.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9001.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9001.004.  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 ad valorem taxes; or(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 9001.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 9001.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9001.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 9001.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 9001.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 9001.052.  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. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9001.101. General Powers

Sec. 9001.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has:(1)  all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and(2)  subject to Section 9001.105, the rights, authority, privileges, and functions of a road district operating under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, Chapter 257, Transportation Code, and other general laws of this state relating to road districts.(b)  The district may provide water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and, subject to Section 9001.105, road services to each part of the district not receiving those services on the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9001.102. Authority to Contract With Owners of Real Property in District

Sec. 9001.102.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY IN DISTRICT.  The district may enter into a contract with an owner of real property in the district for the construction, acquisition, financing, ownership, maintenance, and operation of a work or project described by Section 9001.101(b).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9001.103. Contracts With City of Celina

Sec. 9001.103.  CONTRACTS WITH CITY OF CELINA.  The district shall use its best efforts to acquire water, sewer, and other powers permitted by law and, if successful, to enter into a contract with the City of Celina to provide water, sewer, and other services to the city.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 9001.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 6 - Water and Wastewater|Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts|Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 9001.104. Division of District

Sec. 9001.104.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more districts only if the district:(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.(c)  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 9001.004.(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.(e)  An order dividing the district shall:(1)  name each new district;(2)  include the metes and bounds of each new district;(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the district and each new district.(f)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.(g)  A new district may be created by the division of the district only if approved by the voters of the new district in a confirmation and directors' election held for that purpose.(h)  If the district is located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the municipality by resolution or ordinance consents to the division of the district.(i)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 626 (H.B. 4287), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2565), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 15, 2017.|