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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8178 - Cy-Champ Public Utility District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects › Section 8178.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8178.151.  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 8178.102.
(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 outstanding 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 470 (H.B. 4646), Sec. 3, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8178 - Cy-Champ Public Utility District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects › Section 8178.152. Taxes for Road Bonds

Sec. 8178.152.  TAXES FOR ROAD BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds for road projects 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 470 (H.B. 4646), Sec. 3, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8179.001. Definitions

Sec. 8179.001.  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 Cypress Creek Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8179.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8179.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County, created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8179.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8179.003.  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.
(d)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.  The district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8179.004. District Territory

Sec. 8179.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 146, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 8280-403, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  former Section 9, Chapter 146, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 8280-403, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  If a mistake is made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process, the mistake does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, and 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 the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8179.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8179.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8179.052. Director's Bond

Sec. 8179.052.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  Each director shall execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond must be:
(1)  approved by the county judge and the board;
(2)  filed in the office of the county clerk of the county or counties in which the district is located; and
(3)  recorded in a record book kept for that purpose in the district office.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8179.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8179.053.  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 county judge of the county in which the district is located shall appoint directors to fill all vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8179.054. District Office

Sec. 8179.054.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, the board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.
(b)  The board may establish a second district office outside the district.  If the board establishes a second district office, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:
(1)  filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:
(A)  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and
(B)  in the municipal utility district records of each county in which the district is located; and
(2)  publishing notice of the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.
(c)  A district office that is a private residence, office, or dwelling is a public place for matters relating to district business.
(d)  The board shall provide notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8179.055. Absence of President From Board Meeting

Sec. 8179.055.  ABSENCE OF PRESIDENT FROM BOARD MEETING.  If the board president is absent from a board meeting:
(1)  the board vice president may:
(A)  sign an order adopted at the meeting; or
(B)  implement any other action taken at the meeting; or
(2)  the board may authorize the president to sign the order or implement the action.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8179.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions conferred by the general laws of this state relating to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including those conferred by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.102. Additional Powers and Duties

Sec. 8179.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, existing improvements, or improvements to be made, constructed, or acquired that are:
(A)  inside or outside the district's boundaries; and
(B)  necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law; or
(2)  enter into a contract with a person on terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:
(A)  the purchase or sale of water;
(B)  the transportation, treatment, and disposal of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or others;
(C)  the continuing and orderly development of land and property in the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the district 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 and property may ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements; and
(D)  the performance of any of the powers granted by this chapter or general law.
(b)  A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8179.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only:
(1)  in a county in which the district is located; and
(2)  when necessary to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 8179.104.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, or 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 district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power conferred by this chapter makes necessary the relocation, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, a telegraph or telephone property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.105. Contract for Purchase of Water, Sewer, or Drainage Services; Election Not Required

Sec. 8179.105.  CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF WATER, SEWER, OR DRAINAGE SERVICES; ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract with a political subdivision for water, sewer, or drainage services or any combination of those services without the necessity of an election by any contracting party.
(b)  The district may pay for an obligation incurred by such a contract by issuing bonds that, if otherwise necessary, have been approved by the voters in the manner provided by this chapter.
(c)  The district may deliver the district's bonds to any of the following parties that enters into such a contract with the district:
(1)  the United States;
(2)  an agency or instrumentality of the United States;
(3)  this state; or
(4)  an agency or instrumentality of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.106. Notice of Election

Sec. 8179.106.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  The board president or secretary may give notice of an election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8179.107. District Rules

Sec. 8179.107.  DISTRICT RULES.  The district shall adopt and enforce reasonable and effective rules to secure and maintain safe, sanitary, and adequate plumbing installations, connections, and appurtenances as subsidiary parts of the district's sewerage system to preserve the quality of water within or controlled by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8179.151. Tax Method

Sec. 8179.151.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8179.152. District Accounts

Sec. 8179.152.  DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.  The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8179.153. Copy of Audit Report

Sec. 8179.153.  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)  on request to a holder of at least 25 percent of the outstanding bonds of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8179.154. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 8179.154.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
(1)  district property; or
(2)  a purchase made by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8179.155. Director as Shareholder in Depository

Sec. 8179.155.  DIRECTOR AS SHAREHOLDER IN DEPOSITORY.  A director may be a shareholder in a depository of district funds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8179 - Cypress Creek Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8179.201. Use of Bond Proceeds During Construction

Sec. 8179.201.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS DURING CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The district may appropriate or set aside out of the proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under this chapter an amount for the payment of interest, administrative, and operating expenses expected to accrue during a period of construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions.
(b)  For purposes of this section, the period of construction may not exceed three years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8180.001. Definition

Sec. 8180.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means Cypress Forest Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8180.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8180.002.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8180.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8180.003.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8180.004. District Territory

Sec. 8180.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 195, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-479, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), 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, and 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8180.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8180.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8180 - Cypress Forest Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8180.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8180.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8181.001. Definition

Sec. 8181.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Cypress-Klein Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8181.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8181.002.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8181.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8181.003.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8181.004. District Territory

Sec. 8181.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 654, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-542, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), 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, and 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8181.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8181.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8181 - Cypress-Klein Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8181.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8181.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8182.001. Definition

Sec. 8182.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Cypresswood Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8182.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8182.002.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8182.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8182.003.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8182.004. District Territory

Sec. 8182.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 576, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-515, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), 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, and 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8182.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8182.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8182 - Cypresswood Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8182.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8182.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8183.001. Definitions

Sec. 8183.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 21.072, eff. September 1, 2009.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Delta County Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.072, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8183.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8183.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8183.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8183.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All territory in the district will benefit from the works and improvements of the district.
(b)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state for the improvement of their property and industries.  In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the district will be performing an essential public function under the constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations › Section 8183.051. District Territory

Sec. 8183.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Delta County unless the district territory has been modified under this subchapter or other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations › Section 8183.052. Annexation of Territory

Sec. 8183.052.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The board may annex territory if a petition requesting annexation is signed by a majority of the registered voters of the territory who own taxable property in the territory and is filed with the board.  The petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and bounds, or otherwise, except that if the territory is the same as that contained in the boundaries of a municipality, the petition is sufficient if it states that the territory to be annexed is the territory contained in the municipal boundaries.
(b)  If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (a), the board shall:
(1)  adopt a resolution stating the conditions, if any, under which the territory may be annexed to the district; and
(2)  set a time and place to hold a hearing on the question of whether the territory to be annexed will benefit from the improvements, works, or facilities owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.
(c)  At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice of the adoption of the resolution stating the time and place of the hearing and addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the territory to be annexed shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the board that is of general circulation in the territory to be annexed.  The notice must describe the territory in the same manner in which Subsection (a) requires the petition to describe the territory.
(d)  Any interested person may appear at the hearing and offer evidence for or against the annexation.
(e)  The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules prescribed by the board and may be recessed from time to time.
(f)  If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the board finds that the land in the territory will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the board may adopt a resolution annexing the territory to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations › Section 8183.053. Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-Way

Sec. 8183.053.  RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.  (a)  A railroad right-of-way may not be annexed to the district unless the right-of-way is contained in the limits of a municipality annexed at the same time or previously annexed to the district.
(b)  A railroad right-of-way that is not in the limits of a municipality will not benefit from improvements, works, and facilities the district is authorized to construct.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8183.101. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8183.101.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in Delta County or in a county all or a portion of which is contained in the district.
(b)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and owns taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8183.102. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 8183.102.  APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8183.103. Vote by Board President

Sec. 8183.103.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.  The vice president may not exercise the president's right to vote.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8183.104. Director's and Treasurer's Bond

Sec. 8183.104.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BOND.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8183.105. Compensation

Sec. 8183.105.  COMPENSATION.  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director:
(1)  shall receive a fee for attending each meeting of the board not to exceed $20 for a meeting or $40 in one calendar month; and
(2)  is entitled to an additional amount not to exceed $20 for each day that the director devotes to serving the business of the district if the service is expressly approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.151. Contracts to Supply Water or Sewage Services

Sec. 8183.151.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE SERVICES.  (a)  The district may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage transportation, treatment, or disposal services.
(b)  The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, water supply, water filtration or purification, or water supply facilities or the municipality's sewage collection, treatment, and disposal system on the consideration agreed to by the district and the municipality.
(c)  The contract may be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties.
(d)  The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.
(e)  The district may contract with a municipality for the operation of the district's water and sewer system by the municipality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.152. Acquisition of Land and Other Property

Sec. 8183.152.  ACQUISITION OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY.  The district may acquire the fee simple title to land and other property or easements inside or outside the district and may construct, lease, or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary or useful to:
(1)  divert, impound, store, or treat water for, or transport water to, municipalities and others inside or outside the district for municipal, domestic, industrial, or mining purposes; or
(2)  provide sewage collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal services to municipalities and others inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.153. Construction Contracts

Sec. 8183.153.  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may award a construction contract that requires an expenditure of more than $5,000 only after publication of notice to bidders once each week for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the district that is designated or approved by the board.
(b)  The notice is sufficient if it states:
(1)  the time and place for opening the bids;
(2)  the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and
(3)  the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.154. Surplus Property

Sec. 8183.154.  SURPLUS PROPERTY.  Subject to the terms of a deed of trust issued by the district, the district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of property the board considers not needed for district purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.155. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8183.155.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land and other property and easements, inside or outside the district, including land needed for a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable high-water line around a reservoir.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c)  The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes of Chapter 21, Property Code.
(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property owned by any other political subdivision.
(e)  In exercising the power of eminent domain against a person that has the power of eminent domain or a receiver or trustee for that person, the district may acquire an easement only and not the fee title.
(f)  The board shall determine the amount of and the type of interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired under this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties › Section 8183.156. Cost of Relocating Property

Sec. 8183.156.  COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of any power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting or changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property and facility, or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.