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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6606.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6606.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 56, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6606.102. Confirmation Election

Sec. 6606.102.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district.
(b)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation election under this section.
(c)  Except as provided by this section, the confirmation election must be conducted as provided by Sections 49.102(a)-(f), Water Code, and the Election Code.
(d)  The district is not required to elect directors at the confirmation election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6606.103. Utility Property Exemption From Impact Fees, Standby Fees, and Assessments

Sec. 6606.103.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPTION FROM IMPACT FEES, STANDBY FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee, standby fee, or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, easements, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6607.001. Definitions

Sec. 6607.001.  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 Wharton County Drainage District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6607.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6607.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a drainage district created in Wharton County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, subject to approval at a confirmation election under Section 6607.102.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6607.003. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6607.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND 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 that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6607.004. District Territory

Sec. 6607.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Wharton County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6607.051. Directors

Sec. 6607.051.  DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors consisting of the Commissioners Court of Wharton County.
(b)  Service on the board is an additional duty of office for a member of the Commissioners Court of Wharton County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6607.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6607.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 56, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6607 - Wharton County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6607.102. Confirmation Election

Sec. 6607.102.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district.
(b)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation election under this section.
(c)  Except as provided by this section, the confirmation election must be conducted as provided by Sections 49.102(a)-(f), Water Code, and the Election Code.
(d)  The district is not required to elect directors at the confirmation election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0101. Definitions

Sec. 6608.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 6608.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 6608.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  (a)  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
(b)  If the creation of the district is not confirmed and permanent directors are not elected under this section before September 1, 2027, the district shall be dissolved in accordance with Subchapter D.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 6608.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 6608.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 6608.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation 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 and maintenance of pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, canals, and waterways for the purposes of irrigation, drainage, or navigation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6608.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 6608.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity; or
(2)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6608.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 6608.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 6608.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6608.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 6608.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Mark Adam;
(2)  Calvin Cobb;
(3)  Clara Lewis;
(4)  Joe Myers; and
(5)  Barbara Schlattman.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the either of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 6608.0103; or
(2)  September 1, 2027.
(c)  If a temporary director is unable or unwilling to complete the director's term, the commission shall appoint a temporary director to serve the remainder of the director's term. In making the appointment, the commission shall consider input from the remaining directors, owners of real property in the district, the Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force, and the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition, or a successor organization, as provided by Subsection (d).
(d)  Not sooner than the 90th day and not later than the 10th day before the date a temporary director's term ends, the Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force and the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint a successor temporary director from the persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6608.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6608.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6608.0302. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 6608.0302.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district may seek and use grants, gifts, donations, or money from other stormwater or drainage programs.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds or impose a tax, fee, or assessment under Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6608.0303. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 6608.0303.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6608 - Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District › Subchapter D. Dissolution › Section 6608.0401. Dissolution

Sec. 6608.0401.  DISSOLUTION.  (a) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 6608.0103 by September 1, 2027, the district is dissolved.
(b)  On dissolution of the district, the board shall transfer all assets, contractual rights, and obligations of the district to the Harris County Flood Control District.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6609 - Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6609.0101. Definition

Sec. 6609.0101.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 5373), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6609 - Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6609.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 6609.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Hidalgo County operating under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as a drainage district and a water improvement district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 5373), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6609 - Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6609.0103. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6609.0103.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND 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 that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 5373), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6609 - Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6609.0201. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6609.0201.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district and a water improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49, 55, and 56, Water Code.
(b)  To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 49, 55, or 56, Water Code, this chapter prevails.  To the extent of a conflict between Chapters 55 and 56, Water Code, Chapter 55 prevails.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 5373), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6610.001. Definitions

Sec. 6610.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the San Patricio County Commissioners Court.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the San Patricio County Drainage District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6610.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6610.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide drainage for the district and reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6610.003. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6610.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE.  (a)  All property in the district and in this state will benefit from the district, the improvements and facilities acquired or constructed under this chapter, and all the provisions of this chapter.
(b)  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. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6610.004. District Territory

Sec. 6610.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of San Patricio County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6610.005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 6610.005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 6610.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board consists of five directors appointed by the commissioners court as follows:
(1)  one director appointed from each county commissioners precinct; and
(2)  one director appointed from the county at large.
(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of two directors expiring on January 31 of each even-numbered year and the terms of three directors expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
(c)  In January of each year, the commissioners court shall appoint directors to succeed directors whose term of office will expire January 31.  The appointed directors' terms begin on February 1 of that year.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 6610.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A director must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age;
(2)  be a resident of this state; and
(3)  own land subject to taxation in the district.
(b)  A director appointed from a county commissioners precinct must be a resident of the precinct for which the director is appointed.
(c)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person owes delinquent taxes to San Patricio County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.053. Director's Bond

Sec. 6610.053.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  Each director shall furnish a bond for $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bonds must be submitted to the commissioners court for approval.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.054. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 6610.054.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Each director shall receive compensation as set by the commissioners court in an amount not to exceed the sum of $2,400 in any one calendar year.
(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 6610.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commissioners court shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.056. Board Meetings

Sec. 6610.056.  BOARD MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall hold regular meetings at least once each calendar month at times prescribed by order adopted by the board.
(b)  The board shall hold special meetings when called by the board president or by any two other directors.  The board secretary shall give written notice of a special meeting to each director.  A director may waive the notice.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.057. District Office

Sec. 6610.057.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  The board shall designate the location of the district's principal office at any place within the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6610.058. District Employees

Sec. 6610.058.  DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board shall set the compensation of the general manager, attorneys, engineers, and all other employees of the district.
(b)  The board shall set the term and time of employment of all employees of the district and the method by which an employee may be discharged.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.101. General Powers

Sec. 6610.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers of government and may exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided under this chapter.
(b)  The district may perform any act necessary or proper to carry out a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.102. General Reclamation and Drainage Powers

Sec. 6610.102.  GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS.  The district may:
(1)  devise plans and construct works to lessen and control floods and excess water;
(2)  reclaim land in the district;
(3)  provide drainage facilities and improvements for the reclamation and drainage of the overflowed land and other land in the district that needs drainage;
(4)  acquire and construct properties, facilities, and improvements inside or outside the district that in the judgment of the board are necessary to lessen and control floods in the district or to facilitate drainage and reclamation of land in the district;
(5)  remove natural or artificial obstructions from streams and watercourses; and
(6)  clean, straighten, widen, and maintain streams, watercourses, and drainage ditches.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.103. Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain

Sec. 6610.103.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district, by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or condemnation, may acquire an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district.
(b)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain.  Procedures with reference to condemnation, the assessment and estimation of damages, payment, appeal, and entrance on property pending appeal, and all other procedures prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.104. Construction on Public Land

Sec. 6610.104.  CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, own, and operate works, ditches, canals, or other improvements over, across, through, under, or along:
(1)  a public stream, canal, road, or highway; or
(2)  land belonging to this state.
(b)  A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on a state highway is subject to the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation.
(c)  A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on Texas Department of Criminal Justice land is subject to the approval of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
(d)  A plan for an improvement of a public water supply canal or public stream under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the state or federal agency that has jurisdiction over or that owns the public water supply canal or stream.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.105. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6610.105.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power makes necessary the relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a railroad, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.106. Disposal of District Property

Sec. 6610.106.  DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of property or a property right that is no longer needed for a district purpose.
(b)  District land that adjoins privately owned land shall revert to the adjoining landowner when no longer needed for a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.107. Disposal of Impounded Water

Sec. 6610.107.  DISPOSAL OF IMPOUNDED WATER.  The district may sell or otherwise dispose of any water impounded by a district improvement under conditions, contracts, and terms determined by the board, subject to the approval of any other political subdivision that has been granted rights to the water before May 13, 1969.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.108. Contracts and Cooperation With State and Political Subdivisions

Sec. 6610.108.  CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  The district may cooperate and contract with an agency or political subdivision of this state to carry out a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6610.109. Arrangements With United States

Sec. 6610.109.  ARRANGEMENTS WITH UNITED STATES.  (a)  The district may cooperate with, contract with, or receive a grant, loan, or advancement from the United States to carry out a district power or to further a district purpose.
(b)  The district may contribute to the United States in connection with any project that is undertaken by the United States and affects or relates to a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6610.151. Disbursement of Money

Sec. 6610.151.  DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY.  The district may disburse its money only by a check, draft, order, or other written instrument signed by a person authorized to sign the instrument by board order or resolution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6610.152. Accounts, Contracts, and Other Records; Public Inspection

Sec. 6610.152.  ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS; PUBLIC INSPECTION.  (a)  The board shall keep complete and accurate accounts conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping.
(b)  The accounts and all contracts, documents, and records of the district shall be maintained at a place or places in the district designated by the board.
(c)  All contracts, documents, and records of the district shall be open for public inspection at all reasonable times.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6610.153. Filing of Copies of Audit Report

Sec. 6610.153.  FILING OF COPIES OF AUDIT REPORT.  Copies of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be certified to by the accountant who performed the audit and filed:
(1)  as required by Section 49.194, Water Code; and
(2)  with the state auditor.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6610.154. Depository

Sec. 6610.154.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on the district's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  If the board designates a depository bank as the treasurer of the district, the bank shall serve as the treasurer.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6610.201. Ad Valorem Tax for Maintenance and Operation

Sec. 6610.201.  AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION.  (a)  The board may impose an annual ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 35 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district for the maintenance, operation, upkeep, and improvement of the district and the district's facilities, properties, and improvements.
(b)  The board may hold elections to increase, reduce, or abate a tax imposed under this section, subject to the limitation prescribed by Subsection (a).
(c)  An election to authorize the imposition of the tax or a subsequent tax election must be held as provided by Section 6610.202.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6610.202. Election for Maintenance and Operation Tax

Sec. 6610.202.  ELECTION FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.  (a)  The order calling an election under Section 6610.201 must specify:
(1)  the date of the election;
(2)  the location of the voting places; and
(3)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(b)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in San Patricio County.  The notice must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be at least 14 days before the date of the election.
(c)  In addition to the requirements of the Election Code, the ballots for an election for the imposition of a maintenance and operation tax must have printed on them "For Maintenance tax" and the contrary of that proposition.
(d)  The failure of an election does not prohibit subsequent elections for the same purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6610.203. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6610.203.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The San Patricio County tax assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6610.204. Certification of Tax Rate

Sec. 6610.204.  CERTIFICATION OF TAX RATE.  Each year, the board shall certify to the San Patricio County tax assessor-collector the rate or rates of tax that the board has imposed for bond and maintenance purposes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6610.251. Authority to Issue Bonds; Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 6610.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue district bonds to acquire money to accomplish any district purpose or carry out any power granted under this chapter to the district.
(b)  The board may impose continuing direct annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the district sufficient to:
(1)  provide for the payment of the interest on the bonds as the interest accrues; and
(2)  create and provide for a sinking fund to pay the principal of the bonds as the principal matures.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6610.252. Form of Bonds

Sec. 6610.252.  FORM OF BONDS.  District bonds and any interest coupons appurtenant to the bonds must be signed and executed as provided by the board in the order authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6610.253. Maturity

Sec. 6610.253.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after their date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6610.254. Election Required

Sec. 6610.254.  ELECTION REQUIRED.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, may not be issued under Section 6610.251 unless first authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election held to determine whether the bonds should be issued and whether a tax should be imposed to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
(b)  If a majority of the voters voting at a district bond election vote in favor of the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes, the board may:
(1)  issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  receive and use the proceeds for district purposes; and
(3)  impose taxes on all taxable property in the district sufficient to pay the interest on and principal of the bonds.
(c)  Notice of the election shall be given in the manner provided by Section 6610.202.
(d)  In addition to the requirements of the Election Code, the ballots must have printed on them  "For the bonds and levy of taxes in payment thereof" and the contrary of that proposition.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6610.255. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 6610.255.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The board may appropriate or set aside out of proceeds from the sale of district bonds an amount for:
(1)  the payment of interest expected to accrue during the period of construction of improvements or facilities; and
(2)  the payment of all expenses incurred and to be incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.
(b)  For purposes of this section, the period of construction may not exceed three years.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6611.001. Definitions

Sec. 6611.001.  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 Willacy County Drainage District No. 2.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6611.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6611.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a  conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6611.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6611.003.  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 creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
(c)  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. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6611.004. District Territory

Sec. 6611.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 11, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6611.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6611.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.