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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8388 - Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8388.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8388.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8388 - Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8388.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8388.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district may exercise the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8388 - Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8388.102. Operation and Maintenance of District Facilities

Sec. 8388.102.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES.  (a)  The district shall operate and maintain any levee, retainage pond, pump, mitigation channel, or other facility, improvement, or property that serves property in the district unless the Harris County Flood Control District undertakes to operate or maintain the facility, improvement, or property.
(b)  If, at the time the district is annexed by a municipality, the annexing municipality determines not to undertake to operate or maintain a levee, retainage pond, pump, mitigation channel, or other facility, improvement, or property that serves property in the district, the municipality may specify in the annexation ordinance that the district shall continue to exist exclusively to:
(1)  operate and maintain the levee, retainage pond, pump, mitigation channel, or other facility, improvement, or property; and
(2)  impose a maintenance tax in the boundaries of the district, to the extent that a maintenance tax has previously been authorized.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8389.001. Definitions

Sec. 8389.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8389.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8389.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Jefferson County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8389.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8389.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8389.004. District Territory

Sec. 8389.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 687, Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8389.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8389.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8389.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8389.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8389 - Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8389.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8389.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8390.001. Definition

Sec. 8390.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8390.002. Nature and Purposes of District

Sec. 8390.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8390.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8390.051.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8390.052. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8390.052.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8390.053. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8390.053.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8390.054. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8390.054.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8390.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8390.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8390.053.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8390 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8390.102. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8390.102.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 2002), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8391.001. Definitions

Sec. 8391.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Oakmont Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8391.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8391.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district 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. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8391.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8391.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8391.004. District Territory

Sec. 8391.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 625, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8391.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8391.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8391.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8391.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8391 - Oakmont Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8391.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8391.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8392.001. Definitions

Sec. 8392.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Spencer Road Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8392.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8392.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8392.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8392.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8392.004. District Territory

Sec. 8392.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 699, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8392.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8392.051.  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. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8392.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8392.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8392 - Spencer Road Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8392.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8392.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8393.001. Definitions

Sec. 8393.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Pine Bough Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8393.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8393.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district 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. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8393.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8393.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8393.004. District Territory

Sec. 8393.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 247, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8393.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8393.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8393.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8393.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8393 - Pine Bough Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8393.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8393.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8394.001. Definitions

Sec. 8394.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Pine Village Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8394.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8394.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district 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. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8394.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8394.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8394.004. District Territory

Sec. 8394.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 650, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8394.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8394.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8394.052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8394.052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8394 - Pine Village Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8394.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8394.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8395.001. Definitions

Sec. 8395.001.  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 member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8395.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8395.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Travis County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8395.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8395.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8395.004. District Territory

Sec. 8395.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1.03, Chapter 791, Acts of the 74th Legislature, Regular Session, 1995, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8395.005. Prohibition Against Impairment of District

Sec. 8395.005.  PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF DISTRICT.  A municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located may not take any action, including passing an ordinance or resolution, that:
(1)  impairs the district's ability to exercise the district's powers under this chapter; or
(2)  limits the district's ability to finance, construct, or operate the district's water, wastewater, or drainage systems.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8395.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8395.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8395.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8395.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Municipal Annexation › Section 8395.151. Annexation by Municipality

Sec. 8395.151.  ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality that plans to annex all or part of the district first must adopt a resolution of intention to annex all or part of the district and transmit that resolution to the district and the following districts:
(1)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4;
(2)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5;
(3)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6;
(4)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 7;
(5)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 8;
(6)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 9; and
(7)  Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19.
(b)  On receipt of a resolution described by Subsection (a), the district and each of the districts listed in Subsection (a) shall call an election to be held on the next uniform election date on the question of whether the annexation should be authorized.
(c)  The municipality may annex the territory described by the resolution only if a majority of the total number of voters voting in all of the districts' elections vote in favor of authorizing the annexation.
(d)  The municipality seeking annexation shall pay the costs of the elections held under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 44, eff. December 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Municipal Annexation › Section 8395.152. Duties of Municipality After Annexation

Sec. 8395.152.  DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITY AFTER ANNEXATION.  If a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located annexes the district for full or limited purposes and the annexation precludes or impairs the ability of the district to issue bonds, the municipality shall:
(1)  simultaneously with the annexation, pay in cash to the landowner or developer of the district a sum equal to all actual costs and expenses incurred by the landowner or developer in connection with the district that:
(A)  the district has agreed in writing to pay; and
(B)  would otherwise have been eligible for reimbursement from bond proceeds under the rules and requirements of the commission as those rules and requirements exist on the date of annexation; and
(2)  after the annexation, install all necessary water, wastewater, and drainage facilities to serve full buildout of development within the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8396.001. Definitions

Sec. 8396.001.  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 member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8396.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8396.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Travis County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8396.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8396.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8396.004. District Territory

Sec. 8396.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2.03, Chapter 791, Acts of the 74th Legislature, Regular Session, 1995, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8396.005. Prohibition Against Impairment of District

Sec. 8396.005.  PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF DISTRICT.  A municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located may not take any action, including passing an ordinance or resolution, that:
(1)  impairs the district's ability to exercise the district's powers under this chapter; or
(2)  limits the district's ability to finance, construct, or operate the district's water, wastewater, or drainage systems.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8396.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8396.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8396.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8396.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8396 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter D. Municipal Annexation › Section 8396.151. Annexation by Municipality

Sec. 8396.151.  ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality that plans to annex all or part of the district first must adopt a resolution of intention to annex all or part of the district and transmit that resolution to the district and the following districts:
(1)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3;
(2)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5;
(3)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6;
(4)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 7;
(5)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 8;
(6)  Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 9; and
(7)  Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19.
(b)  On receipt of a resolution described by Subsection (a), the district and each of the districts listed in Subsection (a) shall call an election to be held on the next uniform election date on the question of whether the annexation should be authorized.
(c)  The municipality may annex the territory described in the resolution only if a majority of the total number of voters voting in all of the districts' elections vote in favor of authorizing the annexation.
(d)  The municipality seeking annexation shall pay the costs of the elections held under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 45, eff. December 1, 2017.