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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.060. Officer Duties

Sec. 6902.060.  OFFICER DUTIES.  (a)  The board president shall preside at board meetings and perform other duties prescribed by the board.
(b)  The board secretary is the official custodian of the minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform other duties and functions prescribed by the board.  An assistant board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board secretary.
(c)  The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions prescribed by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.061. Meetings

Sec. 6902.061.  MEETINGS.  The board shall have regular meetings at times specified by board resolution and shall have special meetings when called by the board president or by any three directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.062. Personal Liability of Directors

Sec. 6902.062.  PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS.  A director is not personally liable for any bond issued or contract executed by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.101. General Powers

Sec. 6902.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district may exercise all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.102. Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Sec. 6902.102.  AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.  The district may sue and be sued in the district's own name.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.103. Seal

Sec. 6902.103.  SEAL.  The board may adopt an official seal.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.104. Bylaws; Rules

Sec. 6902.104.  BYLAWS; RULES.  The board may adopt and enforce bylaws and rules.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.105. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 6902.105.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The district may request and accept any appropriation, grant, allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, material, or gift from any person.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.106. Office

Sec. 6902.106.  OFFICE.  The district may operate and maintain an office.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.107. Employees, Agents, and Officers

Sec. 6902.107.  EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND OFFICERS.  The district may appoint and determine the duties, tenure, qualifications, and compensation of the officers, employees, agents, and professional advisors and counselors of the district, including financial consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and financial experts the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.108. Water Conservation Program

Sec. 6902.108.  WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section, "program of water conservation" means the practices, techniques, and technologies that will reduce water consumption, reduce water loss or waste, improve efficiency in water use, or increase water recycling and reuse so that a water supply is available for future uses.
(b)  The district shall adopt and implement a program of water conservation consistent with rules and criteria adopted and enforceable by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for similarly situated districts in the region.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.109. Water Permits

Sec. 6902.109.  WATER PERMITS.  (a)  The district may obtain water appropriation permits and diversion permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(b)  The district may acquire water appropriation permits from owners of permits by contract or otherwise.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.110. General Authority of Public Agencies and Political Subdivisions to Contract With District

Sec. 6902.110.  GENERAL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT.  A municipality, public agency, special district, or other political subdivision of the state, including the City of Crane, may enter into a contract or agreement with the district for a water supply, or for any purpose relating to the district's powers or functions, on terms agreed to by the parties. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not required in connection with a contract or agreement.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.111. Contracts to Supply Water

Sec. 6902.111.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER.  (a)  The district may contract with municipalities, public agencies, special districts, other political subdivisions of the state, and other entities, including the City of Crane, for supplying water to them.  The district may sell water inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
(b)  A contract with the City of Crane must provide that the city will pay to the district a portion of any surplus revenue from the operation of the city's water system.
(c)  The district may contract with a municipality, public agency, special district, or other political subdivision of the state for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the water production, water field, water supply, water filtration or purification, or water supply facilities of the entity on the consideration agreed to by the district and the entity.
(d)  A contract may include the terms and be for the time agreed to by the parties.
(e)  A contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of those bonds are paid.
(f)  The district may contract with the City of Crane for the operation of the district's water facilities by the City of Crane. An election is not required in connection with the contract.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.112. Sources for Water; Acquisition of Land; Storage Capacity

Sec. 6902.112.  SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF LAND; STORAGE CAPACITY.  (a)  The district may acquire or construct inside or outside the district one or more reservoirs and any work, water well, water field, pump, plant, transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to divert, impound, drill for, store, treat, or transport water to the City of Crane and others for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or other useful purposes.
(b)  The district may acquire land or an interest in land, inside or outside the district, for any work, water well, water field, pump, plant, or other facility necessary or useful to divert, impound, drill for, store, treat, or transport water to the City of Crane and others for municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.
(c)  The district may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir constructed or to be constructed by any person.
(d)  The district may develop or otherwise acquire underground sources of water.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.113. Acquisition, Disposal, and Management of Property

Sec. 6902.113.  ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL, AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY.  The district may:
(1)  acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or dispose of property or an interest in property, including a right or easement, by any means, including purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, condemnation, sale, or lease, to perform a duty or exercise a power under this chapter;
(2)  sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, and release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement, or demand by public or private sale, with or without public bidding, notwithstanding any other law;
(3)  lease or rent any land, buildings, structures, or facilities to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and
(4)  manage, operate, or improve property.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.114. Construction Contracts

Sec. 6902.114.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may award a construction contract that requires an expenditure of more than $5,000 only after publication of notice to bidders once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.
(b)  The notice is sufficient if it states:
(1)  the time and place for opening the bids;
(2)  the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and
(3)  the place where the terms of bidding and copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.115. Conveyance of Land to District

Sec. 6902.115.  CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO DISTRICT.  A municipality, public agency, special district, or other political subdivision of the state, including the City of Crane, may lease, sell, or otherwise convey its land or an interest in land to the district for consideration that the parties agree is adequate.  Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not required in connection with a conveyance, contract, or agreement.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.116. Surplus Property

Sec. 6902.116.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  Subject to the terms of a resolution or deed of trust authorizing or securing bonds issued by the district, the district may sell, lease, rent, trade, or otherwise dispose of property the board considers not needed for district purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.117. Eminent Domain

Sec. 6902.117.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land or any other interest in land and other property and easements, including water rights, land, or any interest in land needed for water fields, water wells, or reservoir and dam and flood easements above the probable high water line around any reservoirs inside or outside the district.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c)  The board shall determine the amount and the type of the interest in land, other property, and easements to be acquired.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.118. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6902.118.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of the relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, or change in grade or alteration of construction required under Subsection (b) to provide a comparable replacement without enhancing the facility, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of eminent domain, police power, or of another power conferred by this chapter requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any railroad, electric transmission, telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, property or facility, or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6902.119. Rights-of-Way; Easements

Sec. 6902.119.  RIGHTS-OF-WAY; EASEMENTS.    The district has necessary or useful rights-of-way and easements along, over, under, and across all public, state, municipal, and county roads, highways, and places for any of its purposes.  The district shall restore a facility used by the district to its previous condition as nearly as possible at the sole expense of the district as defined by Section 6902.118(a).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.151. Tax Collection

Sec. 6902.151.  TAX COLLECTION.  The district shall contract with Crane County to collect property taxes for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.152. Advisory Duties of Crane County Auditor

Sec. 6902.152.  ADVISORY DUTIES OF CRANE COUNTY AUDITOR.  The Crane County auditor shall serve as an advisor to the district, without remuneration, for the preparation of the district's budget and the imposition of the district's property taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.153. District Money

Sec. 6902.153.  DISTRICT MONEY.  The district may acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its money from any source.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.154. Depository

Sec. 6902.154.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board may select and shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as the depository for the district's money.
(b)  The district's money shall be deposited in the depository designated by the board, except that:
(1)  bond proceeds and money pledged to pay bonds, to the extent provided in a resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing district bonds, may be deposited with another bank or trustee named in the bond resolution or trust indenture; and
(2)  money shall be remitted to each paying agent for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.155. Investment of District Money

Sec. 6902.155.  INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.  The board may invest district money as determined by the board or in the manner provided by a resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing district bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6902.156. District Facilities Exempt From Taxation and Assessment

Sec. 6902.156.  DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on its facilities or any part of its facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 6902.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to carry out any power provided by this chapter.  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
(b)  The bonds may be payable from and secured by revenue or property taxes, or both revenue and property taxes, of the district, in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(c)  The district may issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the bondholders, in the manner and to the extent permitted by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.202. Form of Bonds

Sec. 6902.202.  FORM OF BONDS.  (a)  A district bond must be:
(1)  issued in the district's name;
(2)  signed by the president or vice president;
(3)  attested by the secretary; and
(4)  bear the district seal.
(b)  The district seal may be impressed or printed on the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.203. Maturity

Sec. 6902.203.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.204. Election for Bonds Payable From Property Taxes

Sec. 6902.204.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM PROPERTY TAXES.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds, except refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from property taxes unless the issuance of the bonds is authorized by a majority of the district voters at an election.
(b)  The district may issue bonds not payable wholly or partly from property taxes without an election.
(c)  A bond election may be called by the board on a motion of the board.
(d)  A resolution calling a bond election must state:
(1)  the time and each place for holding the election;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued;
(3)  the amount of the bonds;
(4)  the form of the ballot; and
(5)  other matters considered necessary or advisable by the board.
(e)  The board shall give notice of the election by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.205. Bonds Secured by Revenue; Additional Bonds

Sec. 6902.205.  BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured by a pledge of all or part of the district's revenue, or by all or part of the revenue of one or more district contracts or other revenue or income specified by board resolution or a trust indenture securing the bonds.  The pledge may reserve the right, under conditions specified by the pledge, to issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds being issued.
(b)  The district may issue bonds secured by both property taxes and revenue of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.206. Bonds Payable From Property Taxes

Sec. 6902.206.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM PROPERTY TAXES.  (a)  If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from property taxes, the board must impose a tax on the taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
(b)  The district may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under Subsection (a) after giving consideration to the money received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment of principal and interest, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.207. Additional Security

Sec. 6902.207.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY.  (a)  Bonds not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district, franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:
(1)  sell the property for the payment of the debt;
(2)  operate the property; and
(3)  take other action to further secure the bonds.
(b)  A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given:
(1)  is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and rights purchased; and
(2)  is entitled to maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.208. Trust Indenture

Sec. 6902.208.  TRUST INDENTURE.  (a)  A bond issued under this subchapter, including a refunding bond, that is not payable wholly from property taxes may be additionally secured by a trust indenture.  The trustee may be a bank with trust powers located inside or outside the state.
(b)  A trust indenture, regardless of the existence of the deed of trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:
(1)  provide for the security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate in the manner prescribed by the board;
(2)  provide for amendment or modification of the trust indenture;
(3)  provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds;
(4)  condition the right to spend district money or sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer selected as provided by this chapter; and
(5)  provide for the investment of district money.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.209. Charges for District Services

Sec. 6902.209.  CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES.  (a)  If bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board shall set the rates of compensation for water sold and services provided by the district.  The rates must be sufficient to:
(1)  pay the expense of operating and maintaining district facilities;
(2)  pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when due; and
(3)  maintain the reserve fund and other funds as provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds.
(b)  If bonds payable partly from revenue are issued, the board shall set the rate of compensation for water sold and any other services provided by the district.  The rate must be sufficient to ensure compliance with the resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.210. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 6902.210.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may set aside and use an amount of proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this subchapter for:
(1)  the payment of interest expected to accrue during construction not to exceed three years;
(2)  a reserve interest and sinking fund; and
(3)  other funds provided by the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.
(b)  The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the purpose of the district, including any expense of issuing and selling the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.211. Appointment of Receiver

Sec. 6902.211.  APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (a)  On default or threatened default in the payment of principal of or interest on bonds issued under this subchapter that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a court may, on petition of the holders of outstanding bonds, appoint a receiver for the district.
(b)  The receiver may collect and receive all district income, except taxes, employ and discharge district agents and employees, take charge of money on hand, except money received from taxes, unless commingled, and manage the proprietary affairs of the district without the consent of the board.
(c)  The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for the sale of water or renew those contracts with the approval of the court that appointed the receiver.
(d)  The court may vest the receiver with any other power or duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.212. Limitation on Rights of Holders

Sec. 6902.212.  LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF HOLDERS.  The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to institute or prosecute litigation affecting the district's property or income.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.213. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 6902.213.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter E. General Bond Provisions › Section 6902.214. Exclusion of Territory After Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 6902.214.  EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY AFTER ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  Territory may not be excluded from the district after the issuance of bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter F. Refunding Bonds › Section 6902.251. Authority to Issue Refunding Bonds; Applicability of Law Relating to Other Bonds

Sec. 6902.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS; APPLICABILITY OF LAW RELATING TO OTHER BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this chapter and interest on those bonds.
(b)  The provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance by the district of other bonds, their security, their approval by the attorney general, and the remedies of the bondholders apply to refunding bonds.
(c)  An election is not required for refunding bonds.
(d)  The district may also issue refunding bonds under any other applicable law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter F. Refunding Bonds › Section 6902.252. Terms of Issuance of Refunding Bonds

Sec. 6902.252.  TERMS OF ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS.  Refunding bonds may:
(1)  be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;
(2)  combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or
(3)  be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue or mortgage liens.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter F. Refunding Bonds › Section 6902.253. Registration of Refunding Bonds by Comptroller

Sec. 6902.253.  REGISTRATION OF REFUNDING BONDS BY COMPTROLLER.  (a)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(b)  Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds, together with other money that may be available, in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest and any required redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded to any redemption date or to their maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(c)  The provisions described by Subsection (b) constitute the making of firm banking arrangements for the discharge and final payment or redemption of the bonds to be refunded or to be paid or redeemed.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter F. Refunding Bonds › Section 6902.254. Escrow Agreement

Sec. 6902.254.  ESCROW AGREEMENT.  (a)  The district may enter into an escrow or similar agreement with any place of payment, paying agent, or trustee with respect to the safekeeping, investment, administration, and disposition of a deposit made under Section 6902.253(b).
(b)  A deposit under Section 6902.253(b) may be invested only in direct obligations of the United States, including obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States, that mature and bear interest payable at the times and in amounts sufficient to provide for the scheduled payment or redemption of the bonds to be refunded.  The obligations may be in book-entry form.
(c)  The district must enter into an agreement under Subsection (a) if a bond to be refunded is scheduled to be paid or redeemed on a date later than the next scheduled interest payment date.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6903.001. Definitions

Sec. 6903.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Eastland County.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Eastland County Water Supply District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6903.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6903.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6903.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6903.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land in the district will benefit from the improvement to be acquired and constructed by the district.
(b)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.  The district, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.051. District Territory

Sec. 6903.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory in the city of Ranger on May 26, 1949, and the territory in the city of Eastland that was added to the district before June 8, 1953.  The district's territory may have been modified under:
(1)  this subchapter or its predecessor statute, Section 5, Chapter 465, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.052. Authority to Annex Territory

Sec. 6903.052.  AUTHORITY TO ANNEX TERRITORY.  Territory, whether contiguous to the district or not, and inside or outside Eastland County, may be annexed to the district in the manner provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.053. Petition for Annexation; Board Findings and Resolution

Sec. 6903.053.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION.  (a)  The board may annex territory under this subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is signed by 50 registered voters of the territory to be annexed who own taxable property in that territory, or a majority of the registered voters of that territory who own taxable property in that territory, and is filed with the board.  The petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and bounds, or otherwise, except that if the territory is the same as that contained in a municipality, the petition is sufficient if it states that the territory to be annexed is the territory contained in the municipality.
(b)  If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (a), that the annexation would be in the interest of the district, and that the district will be able to supply water to the territory, the board shall adopt a resolution:
(1)  stating the conditions, if any, under which the territory may be annexed to the district; and
(2)  requesting the commissioners court to annex the territory to the district.
(c)  A certified copy of the resolution and petition shall be filed with the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.054. Commissioners Court Resolution; Hearing

Sec. 6903.054.  COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION; HEARING.  The commissioners court shall:
(1)  adopt a resolution declaring its intention to call an election in the territory to submit the proposition of whether the territory is to be annexed to the district; and
(2)  set a time and place to hold a commissioners court hearing on the question of whether the territory to be annexed will benefit from the improvements, works, and facilities then owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.055. Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6903.055.  ANNEXATION HEARING.  (a)  At least 10 days before the date of the annexation hearing, notice of the adoption of the resolution stating the time and place of the hearing and addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the territory to be annexed shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the commissioners court.  The notice must describe the territory in the same manner in which Section 6903.053(a) requires the petition to describe the territory.
(b)  If a newspaper is not published in the territory to be annexed, the notice shall be posted in three public places in the territory.
(c)  Any interested person may appear at the hearing and offer evidence for or against the annexation.
(d)  The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules prescribed by the commissioners court and may be recessed from time to time.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.056. Commissioners Court Findings and Resolution; Election

Sec. 6903.056.  COMMISSIONERS COURT FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION.  If, at the conclusion of the annexation hearing, the commissioners court finds that all land in the territory to be annexed will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the court shall adopt a resolution that:
(1)  calls an election in the territory to be annexed; and
(2)  states the date of the election and the place or places of holding the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.057. Notice of Annexation Election

Sec. 6903.057.  NOTICE OF ANNEXATION ELECTION.  In addition to complying with Section 4.004, Election Code, notice of the annexation election must:
(1)  state the conditions under which the territory may be annexed; or
(2)  refer to the resolution of the board for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6903 - Eastland County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6903.058. Election Results

Sec. 6903.058.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  The commissioners court shall issue an order declaring the results of the annexation election.
(b)  If the order shows that a majority of the votes cast are in favor of annexation, the commissioners court shall annex the proposed territory to the district.  The annexation is incontestable except within the time for contesting elections under the general election law.
(c)  A certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the territory is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.