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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9028.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9028.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9028.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9028.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9028.102. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9028.102.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, pipeline, or telephone or telegraph property or facility, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9028.103. Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act

Sec. 9028.103.  WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION ACT.  Subject to Section 9028.154, the district has the power necessary to fully qualify for and gain the full benefits of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.), including:
(1)  all powers necessary to carry out the projects, works, and improvements contemplated by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act;
(2)  the power to secure a loan or loans from the proper agencies of the federal government for the purpose of defraying the costs and expenses of the district in connection with carrying out its projects, works, and improvements under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act; and
(3)  if necessary, the power to issue bonds as collateral for a loan described by Subdivision (2).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9028.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9028.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9028.152. Limitation on Tax Rate

Sec. 9028.152.  LIMITATION ON TAX RATE.  The district may not impose taxes under this subchapter at a rate that exceeds five cents per $100 valuation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9028.153. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 9028.153.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The Grayson County tax assessor-collector shall collect taxes for the district and make them available for district purposes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9028.154. Election Required for Federal Loan

Sec. 9028.154.  ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN.  The district may not consummate a loan from the federal government unless the loan is authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a district election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9028.155. Approval of and Funding for Certain Plans for Works and Improvements

Sec. 9028.155.  APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PLANS FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(b)  This section applies only to plans contemplated by the district for works and improvements, or amendments to the plans, that are prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the district's board.
(c)  An engineer's report covering the plans and improvements to be constructed, and the maps, plats, profiles, and data fully showing and explaining the plans and improvements, are not required to be filed in the district office before an election is held to authorize the issuance of bonds for the works and improvements.  The plans and specifications, engineering reports, profiles, maps, and other data, and subsequent amendments to those items, are not required to be approved by the commission before the bonds are issued.
(d)  Before the district may spend any money for the construction of any works and improvements, the commission must approve the portion of the works and improvements to be constructed.  The commission's advance approval for the entire project contemplated by the district is not required.  The commission may approve on a separate or individual basis the portion of the entire project or works and improvements:
(1)  to be constructed at a particular time; and
(2)  on which plans and specifications of the Natural Resources Conservation Service have been prepared and submitted by the board to the commission.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9028.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9028.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  Subject to Section 9028.202, the district may issue bonds, in the manner provided by general law for water control and improvement districts, to:
(1)  provide dams, structures, projects, and works of improvement for flood prevention, the conservation and development of water, and for other necessary plants, facilities, and equipment in connection therewith and for the improvement, repair, and operation of same;
(2)  carry out any other power provided by this chapter or by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code; and
(3)  pay all costs, charges, and expenses of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9028 - Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9028.202. Bond Election Required

Sec. 9028.202.  BOND ELECTION REQUIRED.  The district may not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a district election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.001. Definitions

Sec. 9029.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Authority" means the Clear Lake City Water Authority.
(2)  "Board" means the authority's board of directors.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.002. Nature of Authority

Sec. 9029.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY.  The authority is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.003. Legislative Declaration and Findings

Sec. 9029.003.  LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION AND FINDINGS.  (a)  The legislature declares that:
(1)  the creation of the authority is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  this chapter addresses a subject in which the state and general public are interested.
(b)  The legislature finds that:
(1)  all land and other property included in the boundaries of the authority will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the authority under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  the authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(c)  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 authority in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.004. Authority Territory

Sec. 9029.004.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  (a)  The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 101, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  Section 20, Chapter 101, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963; or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries of the authority form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the authority's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the authority's right to issue bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  the authority's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the authority or the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 9029.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the authority by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9029.006. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9029.006.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes, powers, and rights stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9029.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9029.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9029.052. Eligibility

Sec. 9029.052.  ELIGIBILITY.  A person may not be appointed or elected a director unless the person:
(1)  owns taxable property in the authority; and
(2)  resides in the authority.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9029.053. Officers

Sec. 9029.053.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from among its members a president, secretary, and any other officers the board determines are necessary.
(b)  The board may appoint a treasurer.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9029.054. Director's and Treasurer's Bonds

Sec. 9029.054.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BONDS.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board, conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as authority treasurer.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9029.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The authority has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 9029.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The authority may:
(1)  purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire and accomplish by any practical means a waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;
(2)  make any necessary purchase, construction, improvement, extension, addition, or repair to a system or facility described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  purchase or acquire, operate, and maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment, building, plant, structure, or facility necessary to a system or facility described by Subdivision (1); and
(4)  sell water and other services at rates fixed by the authority.
(b)  The authority may exercise any of the rights or powers granted by this chapter inside or outside the authority's boundaries.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.103. Contract for Development of Land and Property

Sec. 9029.103.  CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND PROPERTY.  The authority may enter into a contract with a political subdivision or with an owner, developer, or lessee of land and property as necessary or appropriate to a continuing and orderly plan of development of the land and property through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the authority is otherwise authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land may, under the contract, ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.104. Election Not Required for Certain Contracts

Sec. 9029.104.  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  A municipality may enter into a water, sewer, or drainage contract, or any combination of those contracts, with the authority without the necessity of an election by any contracting party to approve the contract.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.105. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9029.105.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the authority's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power makes necessary the relocation, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, a telephone or telegraph property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the authority.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9029.106. Bid on Proposed Construction Work

Sec. 9029.106.  BID ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION WORK.  (a)  A person who submits a written sealed bid on proposed construction work for the authority must submit with the bid an amount equal to at least five percent of the total amount of the bid in the form of a:
(1)  certified or cashier's check on a responsible bank in this state; or
(2)  bidder's bond.
(b)  If a successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a proper contract with the authority or provide a bond required by law, the bidder forfeits the amount of the check or bond that accompanied the bidder's bid.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9029.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The authority shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to call a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.152. Authority Accounts

Sec. 9029.152.  AUTHORITY ACCOUNTS.  The authority shall keep a complete system of the authority's accounts.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.153. Fiscal Year

Sec. 9029.153.  FISCAL YEAR.  The fiscal year of the authority is from October 1 to September 30 of the following year, unless changed by the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.154. Copy of Audit Report

Sec. 9029.154.  COPY OF AUDIT REPORT.  A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be delivered:
(1)  to each director; and
(2)  to a holder of at least 25 percent of the outstanding bonds of the authority, on request.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.155. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 9029.155.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The authority is not required to pay a tax or assessment on authority property or any part of authority property.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.156. Power to Borrow Money and Accept Grants or Other Support

Sec. 9029.156.  POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ACCEPT GRANTS OR OTHER SUPPORT.  (a)  The authority may borrow money for the authority's corporate purposes, including taking a loan or accepting a grant, gratuity, or other support from the United States, this state, or a corporation or agency created or designated by the United States or this state.
(b)  In connection with the loan, grant, or other support, the authority may enter into any arrangement the board considers advisable.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9029.157. Depository

Sec. 9029.157.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for authority money.
(b)  All authority money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on the authority's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9029.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9029.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The authority may issue bonds for an authority purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9029.202. Issuance of Revenue Bonds

Sec. 9029.202.  ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS.   The board may issue, by resolution and without a hearing or an election, bonds payable solely from net revenue of the authority's operation or from the proceeds of any contract for the authority's services.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9029 - Clear Lake City Water Authority › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9029.203. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9029.203.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  An authority bond, 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.001. Definitions

Sec. 9030.001.  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 Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
(4)  "Project" means a program or project authorized by this chapter or general law, to be undertaken inside or outside the boundaries of the district, that is necessary to accomplish the public purposes of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9030.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district in Burnet County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 9030.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  all of the land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will be benefited by the works and projects that are to be accomplished by the district pursuant to the powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  the district serves a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.004. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 9030.004.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9030.023 before September 1, 2011:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Burnet 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, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9030.005.  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 district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.006. Applicability of Administrative Provisions of Other Law; Conflict of Law

Sec. 9030.006.  APPLICABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF OTHER LAW; CONFLICT OF LAW.  The district shall operate as a water control and improvement district and comply with the administrative provisions of Chapter 51, Water Code, except as otherwise provided by this chapter.  The district shall also comply with Chapter 49, Water Code, to the extent that chapter does not conflict with Chapter 51 of that code.  If there is a conflict between Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, Chapter 51 controls.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9030.007. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9030.007.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the legislative findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9030.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 9030.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9030.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 9030.052.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9030.101. Water Control and Improvement District and Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9030.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to:
(1)  water control and improvement districts, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code; and
(2)  municipal utility districts, including Chapter 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9030.102. Road Projects

Sec. 9030.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9030.103. Contract With Political Subdivision for Water or Sewer Services

Sec. 9030.103.  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 under, or for services or 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9030.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 9030.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 9030.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9030 - Burnet County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9030.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9030.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49, 51, and 54, Water Code, to finance:
(1)  the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 9030.101 and 9030.102; or
(2)  the district's contractual obligations under Section 9030.103.
(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.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 9030.102 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 9030.101 or 9030.102 or contractual obligations under Section 9030.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 3990), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0101. Definitions

Sec. 9031.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 9031.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0103. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 9031.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9031.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9031.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9031.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the collection, transportation, processing, disposal, and control of domestic, industrial, or communal waste and the gathering, conducting, diverting, and control of local stormwater or other harmful excesses of water; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9031.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9031.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting 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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9031.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9031.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9031.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9031.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9031.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Jim Welch;
(2)  Allen Hoover;
(3)  Matt Baillio;
(4)  Skip Lietz; and
(5)  David Higgins.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9031.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9031.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9031.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9031.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9031.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9031.0302. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9031.0302.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers 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 specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9031.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9031.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.