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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9031.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9031.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9031.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9031.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9031.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9031.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 9031.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  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.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9031.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9031.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9031.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9031.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9031.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9031.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9031.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  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 any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9031.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9031.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board 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 Section 51.433, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9031 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9031.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9031.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 471 (H.B. 4668), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9032.001. Definitions

Sec. 9032.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9032.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9032.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation, reclamation, and improvement district in Coke County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9032.003. Findings of Benefit

Sec. 9032.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT.  All territory included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9032.004. Applicability of Other Water Control and Improvement District Law

Sec. 9032.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW.  Except as provided in this chapter, general laws pertaining to water control and improvement districts govern the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9032.051. District Territory

Sec. 9032.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 17, Acts of the 56th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1959, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9032.052. Hearing for Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 9032.052.  HEARING FOR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  A hearing is not required for the exclusion of territory from the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 9032.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.102. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9032.102.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A director must be:
(1)  at least 18 years of age;
(2)  a resident of the state and district; and
(3)  an owner of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.103. Election of Directors

Sec. 9032.103.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  An election order for a directors' election must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.
(b)  Notice of a directors' election must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district for two consecutive weeks in not less than two publications at least 20 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.104. Election Results

Sec. 9032.104.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  The candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected.
(b)  The board shall declare the results of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.105. Ballot Procedure for Candidates

Sec. 9032.105.  BALLOT PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES.  (a)  A person who wants the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must submit a petition to the board secretary requesting that action.
(b)  The petition must be:
(1)  signed by at least 15 qualified voters; and
(2)  presented to the board secretary not later than the 21st day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.106. Director's Bond

Sec. 9032.106.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall make bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the county judge of Coke County for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.107. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9032.107.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.108. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 9032.108.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter gives the president.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.109. Appointment or Employment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 9032.109.  APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  (a)  The board may appoint or employ a secretary.  The secretary shall also serve as treasurer.
(b)  The secretary is not required to be a director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.110. Secretary's Bond

Sec. 9032.110.  SECRETARY'S BOND.  (a)  The secretary shall make bond in an amount required by the board, conditioned on the secretary's faithfully accounting for all money that comes into the secretary's custody as district treasurer.
(b)  The bond must be payable to the order of the county judge of Coke County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.111. Employees

Sec. 9032.111.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager, attorney, engineer, or other technical or nontechnical employees or assistants and set the amount and manner of their compensation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9032.112. Seal

Sec. 9032.112.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.151. General Powers

Sec. 9032.151.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may exercise the rights, privileges, functions, and authority granted water control and improvement districts by:
(1)  Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code; and
(2)  all other laws relating to water control and improvement districts.
(b)  To the extent a general law described by Subsection (a) conflicts or is inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter prevails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.152. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9032.152.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  To accomplish a purpose for which the district is created, the district has the powers conferred by the general laws of this state on water control and improvement districts, including the power to:
(1)  construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and repair a dam or other structure; and
(2)  acquire land easements, rights, property, or equipment needed to use, control, or distribute water that may be impounded, diverted, or controlled by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.153. Control of Water and Floodwater; Reclamation

Sec. 9032.153.  CONTROL OF WATER AND FLOODWATER; RECLAMATION.  The district has the power to:
(1)  control, store, preserve, and distribute the water and floodwater in the district for the irrigation of arid land, conservation, preservation, reclamation, and drainage of the lands in the district;
(2)  carry out flood prevention measures to prevent damage to land and other property in the district; and
(3)  reclaim lands heretofore damaged because of the failure to provide the facilities authorized under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.154. Powers Relating to the Water of Kickapoo Creeks; Surveys, Maps, and Plans

Sec. 9032.154.  POWERS RELATING TO THE WATER OF KICKAPOO CREEKS; SURVEYS, MAPS, AND PLANS.  (a)  The district may conduct preliminary surveys and develop and map out a plan for the control and use of the water of Kickapoo Creeks to the end that improvements on any part of the watershed will be mechanically and economically related to the improvements of the entire watershed.
(b)  On the completion of the survey, map, or plan and the adoption of the survey, map, or plan by the board, a certified copy of the survey, map, or plan must be filed for informational purposes with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.155. General Property Power

Sec. 9032.155.  GENERAL PROPERTY POWER.  In addition to powers granted the district under other law, the district has the power to purchase, construct, maintain, condemn, or in any other manner acquire, provide, and develop all works, facilities, improvements, lands, easements, rights, and other properties in the district that may be necessary or useful in fulfilling the purposes of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.156. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9032.156.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary the relocating, raising, rerouting, changing grades of, or altering the construction of any highway, railroad, electric transmission line, pipeline, telephone, or telegraph property or facility, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.157. Surveys; Engineering Investigations

Sec. 9032.157.  SURVEYS; ENGINEERING INVESTIGATIONS.  The board may conduct or provide for surveys and engineering investigations for the district and its associates or affiliates to accomplish district purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.158. Equipment; Supplies

Sec. 9032.158.  EQUIPMENT; SUPPLIES.  The board may provide equipment and supplies considered essential to properly maintain the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9032.159. Cooperation in Wildlife Programs

Sec. 9032.159.  COOPERATION IN WILDLIFE PROGRAMS.  The district may cooperate with state, federal, and other agencies and groups in wildlife programs that are:
(1)  not inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter; and
(2)  designed to improve the general habitat of wildlife and promote the general propagation of wildlife.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 9032.201. Hearing on Change in Method of Taxation; Limitation

Sec. 9032.201.  HEARING ON CHANGE IN METHOD OF TAXATION; LIMITATION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may call a hearing to consider changing the method of taxation.
(b)  Once district bonds are approved by the attorney general or district court, the district may not change the plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 9032.202. Maintenance Tax Election Procedures

Sec. 9032.202.  MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES.  (a)  A maintenance tax election shall be called and notice given in the same manner as for a bond election.
(b)  This chapter does not prevent the calling of a later maintenance tax election to establish or increase the amount of tax if the board determines that a maintenance tax election is required.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 9032.203. Maintenance Tax Rate

Sec. 9032.203.  MAINTENANCE TAX RATE.  In calling a maintenance tax election, the board must specify the maximum proposed tax rate.  To impose a maintenance tax at a rate that exceeds the maximum proposed rate approved by the voters, the board must submit the question of a tax rate increase to the voters.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9032.251. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 9032.251.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  To accomplish a district purpose, the district may issue bonds as provided by general law for water control and improvement districts to obtain money necessary to furnish land, easements, or improvements, to maintain a structure, or for channeling, or other works of improvement performed or constructed by the district or others in cooperation with the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9032 - Coke County Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9032.252. Pledge of Revenue to Pay Bonds

Sec. 9032.252.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE TO PAY BONDS.  When the board selects a plan of taxation, the board may pledge district revenue to pay bonds authorized by voters.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.001. Definitions

Sec. 9033.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Commodore Cove Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9033.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Brazoria County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.003. Findings of Public Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9033.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.004. District Territory

Sec. 9033.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 598, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  Section 9033.005 of this chapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 16, Chapter 598, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965; or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond 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 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.005. Expansion of District

Sec. 9033.005.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the district may annex territory as provided by Section 49.302, Water Code.
(b)  Territory may not be annexed to the district without the written consent of:
(1)  all lienholders of record in Brazoria County; and
(2)  at least a three-fourths majority of all landowners in the territory to be annexed whose land must also constitute at least three-fourths of the value of all land in the territory to be annexed, as shown by the tax rolls of the county in which the territory to be annexed is located.
(c)  A finding by the district that the requirements of Subsection (b) have been met is:
(1)  conclusive for all purposes; and
(2)  not subject to judicial review.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9033.006. Hearings for Exclusion of Land

Sec. 9033.006.  HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of land or other property from the district.
(b)  This section may not be construed to prevent the board on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing under general law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 9033.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of five elected directors.
(b)  To be appointed as a director, a person must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age; and
(2)  reside in this state.
(c)  Such director is not required to reside in the district.
(d)  Such director is not required to own land in the district, but before the district awards any construction contracts, each director must own land in the district subject to district taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.052. Notice of Directors' Election

Sec. 9033.052.  NOTICE OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  At least 30 days before the date of a directors' election, notice of the election must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.053. Director's Bond

Sec. 9033.053.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.054. Duty of Secretary; Absence of Secretary From Board Meeting

Sec. 9033.054.  DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY FROM BOARD MEETING.  (a)  The board secretary shall sign the minutes of each board meeting.
(b)  If the board secretary is absent from a board meeting, the board shall name a secretary pro tem for the meeting who may:
(1)  exercise all powers and duties of the secretary for the meeting;
(2)  sign the minutes of the meeting; and
(3)  attest all orders passed or other action taken at the meeting.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.055. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9033.055.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The board president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9033.056. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 9033.056.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter or general law gives the president.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9033.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9033.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9033.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 9033.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;
(2)  make any purchase, construction, improvement, extension, addition, or repair necessary to a system or facility described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  purchase or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment, building, plant, structure, or facility necessary for a system or facility described by Subdivision (1); and
(4)  sell water and other services.
(b)  The district may exercise any of the rights or powers granted by this chapter inside or outside the district's boundaries, but only in Brazoria County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9033.103. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 9033.103.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9033.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9033.104.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of 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 granted by this chapter makes necessary the relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering of the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9033.105. Notice of Election

Sec. 9033.105.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9033.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9033.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9033.152. Depository

Sec. 9033.152.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks or trust companies in this state to act as a depository of bond proceeds or of revenue derived from the operation of district facilities.
(b)  The depository shall, as determined by the board:
(1)  furnish indemnity bonds;
(2)  pledge securities; or
(3)  meet any other requirements.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9033.153. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 9033.153.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
(1)  a district project or any part of the project; or
(2)  a district purchase.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9033.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9033.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The district may issue bonds of any kind to carry out any purpose authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9033.202. Exchanging Bonds for Property or Work

Sec. 9033.202.  EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK.  The district may exchange bonds, including refunding bonds:
(1)  for property acquired by purchase; or
(2)  in payment of the contract price of work done or materials or services furnished for the use and benefit of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9033.203. Failed Bond Election

Sec. 9033.203.  FAILED BOND ELECTION.  (a)  A general law, including Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, that provides for calling a hearing on the dissolution of a district after a failed district bond election does not apply to the district.
(b)  Six months after the date of a failed bond election, the board may call a subsequent bond election.
(c)  The district continues to exist and retain its full power to function and operate regardless of the outcome of a bond election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9033 - Commodore Cove Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9033.204. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9033.204.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9034 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9034.001. Definitions

Sec. 9034.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 219 (S.B. 1241), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9034 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9034.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9034.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 219 (S.B. 1241), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9034 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9034.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 9034.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 219 (S.B. 1241), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9034 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9034.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9034.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9034.003 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 219 (S.B. 1241), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.