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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8226 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8226.052. Road Projects

Sec. 8226.052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 585 (S.B. 1988), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8226 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 8226.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8226.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance the road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 585 (S.B. 1988), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8227.001. Definitions

Sec. 8227.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8227.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8227.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district in Fort Bend County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8227.052 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8227.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8227.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8227.051. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8227.051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8227.052. Road Projects

Sec. 8227.052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8227 - Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 8227.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8227.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects as provided by Section 8227.052.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance the road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 4019), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8228.001. Definitions

Sec. 8228.001.  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 Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8228.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8228.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8228.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8228.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 14 (H.B. 1664), Sec. 1, eff. May 18, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8228.004. District Territory

Sec. 8228.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 218, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8228.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8228.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8228.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8228.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8228.102. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8228.102.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 14 (H.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8228.103. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8228.103.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 14 (H.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8228 - Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 8228.151. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8228.151.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 14 (H.B. 1664), Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8229.001. Definitions

Sec. 8229.001.  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 Luce Bayou Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8229.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8229.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8229.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8229.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8229.004. District Territory

Sec. 8229.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 554, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8229.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8229.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8229 - Luce Bayou Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8229.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8229.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8230.001. Definitions

Sec. 8230.001.  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 Lumberton Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8230.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8230.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Hardin County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8230.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8230.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8230.004. District Territory

Sec. 8230.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 388, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8230.005. Certain Laws Inapplicable to Creation of District

Sec. 8230.005.  CERTAIN LAWS INAPPLICABLE TO CREATION OF DISTRICT.  The district was created notwithstanding any provision of Section 212.003, Local Government Code, Chapter 42 or 43, Local Government Code, or Section 54.016, Water Code, and to the extent of the creation of the district only, those provisions shall have no application.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8230.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8230.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8230 - Lumberton Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8230.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8230.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred and imposed by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8231.001. Definitions

Sec. 8231.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8231.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8231.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Calhoun County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8231.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8231.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8231.022 before September 1, 2011:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Calhoun County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8231.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8231.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8231.051. Directors; Terms; Elections

Sec. 8231.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS; ELECTIONS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  The appropriate number of directors shall be elected on the uniform election date in May of even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8231.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8231.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8231 - Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8231.102. Division of District

Sec. 8231.102.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 51.749 through 51.758, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district, except the power to divide the district into new districts under this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8232.001. Definitions

Sec. 8232.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8232.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8232.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8232.103 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8232.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8232.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8232.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8232.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8232.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8232.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  right to impose an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8232.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8232.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8232.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8232.101.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8232.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8232.102.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8232.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8232.103.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that is located in the district and that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the certified road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8232.104. Compliance With Municipal Consent Resolution

Sec. 8232.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality under Section 54.016, Water Code, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8232.105. Recreational Facilities; Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8232.105.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  (a)  In this section, "recreational facilities" and "develop and maintain" have the meanings assigned by Section 49.462, Water Code.
(b)  The district may develop and maintain recreational facilities.
(c)  The district may not, for the development or maintenance of a recreational facility, acquire by condemnation land, an easement, or other property inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8232.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8232.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from a source other than ad valorem taxation.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, 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 district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8232.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8232.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8232.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.082, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8232.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8232.201.  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, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8232.202. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8232.202.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of a bond, note, or other obligation issued or incurred to finance a road project may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Montgomery County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8232.203. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 8232.203.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  If authorized at an election under Section 8232.151, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to pay for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8232 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8232.204. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8232.204.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 440 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8233.001. Definitions

Sec. 8233.001.  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 Municipal Utility District No. 190.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8233.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8233.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8233.102 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8233.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8233.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8233.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8233.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and
(2)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the financing, construction, or acquisition of road projects.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8233.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8233.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  right to impose an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8233.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8233.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8233 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8233.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8233.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 4024), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.