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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8508.0206. Depository

Sec. 8508.0206.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for the authority's money.
(b)  Authority money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that the following may be handled as provided in a trust indenture or resolution:
(1)  bond proceeds or proceeds of other obligations;
(2)  money pledged to pay the obligations described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  money placed in special funds; and
(4)  money remitted to a bank of payment for the payment of the principal of and interest on obligations.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or a trustee bank is not invested or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county money.
(d)  The board shall prescribe the term of service for a depository.
(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall:
(1)  publish notice one time in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the authority that are specified by the board; or
(2)  mail a copy of the notice to each bank inside the authority.
(f)  The notice must:
(1)  state the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and
(2)  invite the banks to submit an application to be designated a depository.
(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:
(1)  consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and
(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks:
(A)  that offer the most favorable terms for handling the money; and
(B)  that the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.
(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.
(i)  If the board does not receive an application before the time stated in the notice, the board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority as a depository on terms the board considers advantageous to the authority.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8508.0207. Investment of Authority Money; Application of Income From Investments

Sec. 8508.0207.  INVESTMENT OF AUTHORITY MONEY; APPLICATION OF INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS.  (a)  Money in the treasury that is not required for the current payment of obligations of the authority or for sinking funds and that the board considers available for investment may be invested or reinvested by the authority in:
(1)  direct obligations of the United States;
(2)  obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States;
(3)  direct obligations of or participation certificates guaranteed by:
(A)  a farm credit bank;
(B)  the Federal National Mortgage Association;
(C)  a federal home loan bank; or
(D)  a bank for cooperatives;
(4)  certificates of deposit of a bank or trust company the deposits of which are fully secured by a pledge of securities of any of the institutions specified by this subsection;
(5)  other securities eligible for investment under other laws; or
(6)  a combination of the investments listed in this subsection.
(b)  The board shall determine the type and maturity of investments made under this section.
(c)  A resolution relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations must include appropriate provisions relating to the investment of money in funds established in connection with the authorization of those bonds or other obligations.
(d)  The board shall direct the application of income from investments made under this section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8508.0208. Fiscal Year

Sec. 8508.0208.  FISCAL YEAR.  The authority's fiscal year ends on August 31 of each year.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8508.0209. Audit

Sec. 8508.0209.  AUDIT.  (a)  In addition to including the information required by Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, the audit report prepared under that subchapter must state:
(1)  the amount of money received by the authority under this chapter during the preceding fiscal year; and
(2)  how, to whom, and for what purpose the money was spent.
(b)  A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be filed:
(1)  as required by Section 49.194, Water Code;
(2)  with the governor;
(3)  with the lieutenant governor;
(4)  with the speaker of the house of representatives;
(5)  with the attorney general; and
(6)  with the comptroller.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0251. Loans and Grants

Sec. 8508.0251.  LOANS AND GRANTS.  (a)  The authority may:
(1)  borrow money or accept a grant or donation for its corporate purposes from any person, including a private source, the United States, this state, or a local government; and
(2)  enter into an agreement in connection with a loan, grant, or donation accepted under Subdivision (1).
(b)  The source of money accepted by the authority is public information.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0252. Power to Apply for Money for Engineering Surveys, Data Compilation and Collection, and Other Purposes

Sec. 8508.0252.  POWER TO APPLY FOR MONEY FOR ENGINEERING SURVEYS, DATA COMPILATION AND COLLECTION, AND OTHER PURPOSES.  (a)  The authority may apply to this state, the United States, or any other person for money necessary to:
(1)  secure engineering surveys and the compilation and collection of data relating to regional and general conditions entering into and influencing the character and extent of the improvements necessary to accomplish the storage, control, transportation, treatment, conservation, and equitable distribution to the greatest public advantage of the storm water, floodwater, and normal flow water that is stored and controlled; or
(2)  accomplish or carry out any of the other purposes of this chapter.
(b)  The authority:
(1)  shall request an amount it considers sufficient;
(2)  may make the necessary agreements with the party providing the money; and
(3)  may appropriate the amount of the estimated equitable contribution of the costs of developing essential engineering data.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0253. Power to Issue Bonds or Other Obligations

Sec. 8508.0253.  POWER TO ISSUE BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  For the purpose of carrying out any power provided by this chapter, including the payment of the expenses of preparing the master plan and the payment of engineering and other expenses, the authority may issue bonds or other obligations in one general class secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue accruing to the authority from any source, including the revenue received from:
(1)  the sale of water or other products;
(2)  the rendition of services;
(3)  tolls; and
(4)  charges.
(b)  The obligations must be authorized by a board resolution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0254. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 8508.0254.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The authority may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding obligations issued under this chapter.
(b)  Refunding bonds may be issued in the manner provided by Chapter 1207, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0255. Form of Obligations

Sec. 8508.0255.  FORM OF OBLIGATIONS.  Authority obligations must:
(1)  be in the form prescribed by the board;
(2)  be issued in the authority's name;
(3)  be signed by the presiding officer or a vice president;
(4)  be attested by the secretary; and
(5)  bear the authority seal.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0256. Maturity

Sec. 8508.0256.  MATURITY.  Authority obligations must mature not later than 50 years after the date of their issuance.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0257. Trust Indenture

Sec. 8508.0257.  TRUST INDENTURE.  Authority obligations may be further secured by a trust indenture with a corporate trustee.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0258. Additional Obligations

Sec. 8508.0258.  ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS.  A pledge of revenue may reserve the right, under specified conditions, to issue additional obligations that will be on a parity with or subordinate to the obligations then being issued.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority › Subchapter F. Obligations Relating to Borrowed Money or Grants › Section 8508.0259. Additional Provisions in Resolution Authorizing Obligations or Trust Indenture

Sec. 8508.0259.  ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS IN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OBLIGATIONS OR TRUST INDENTURE.  (a)  The resolution authorizing obligations or the trust indenture further securing obligations may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and the owners of those obligations.
(b)  The board may provide for the additional provisions, including a corporate trustee or receiver provided by the authority to take possession of authority facilities in the event of the authority's default in fulfilling the covenants.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8509.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8509.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Palo Duro Water District.
(5)  "Member entity" means a county or municipality that is a member of the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8509.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8509.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8509.0003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8509.0003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that:
(1)  all land included in the district will benefit from the improvements to be acquired and constructed by the district; and
(2)  the district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8509.0004. District Territory

Sec. 8509.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  Unless modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, this chapter or its predecessor statute, Chapter 438, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, or other law, the district's territory comprises all of the territory contained in:
(1)  Hansford and Moore Counties; and
(2)  the City of Stinnett.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8509.0005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 8509.0005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the Texas Constitution or the United States Constitution, the board by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter B. Procedures for Annexation, Withdrawal, or Dissolution › Section 8509.0052. Withdrawal From or Dissolution of District

Sec. 8509.0052.  WITHDRAWAL FROM OR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  A county or municipality may withdraw from the district or the district may dissolve according to this section.
(b)  To withdraw from the district or to dissolve the district, the governing body of a member entity must issue an order or adopt a resolution declaring the intent to withdraw from or to dissolve the district.  The order or resolution must state:
(1)  the intention to withdraw from the district or to call for the dissolution of the district; and
(2)  the reasons supporting the withdrawal or dissolution.
(c)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the district receives an order issued or resolution adopted under Subsection (b), the district shall hold a public hearing on the matter described by the order or resolution.
(d)  For a proposed withdrawal of a county or municipality from the district, the member entities must reach a financial agreement that provides for sufficient revenue for maintaining the Palo Duro Reservoir and the dam that impounds the water in the reservoir.
(e)  For a proposed dissolution of the district, the member entities must reach a financial agreement that provides for the transfer of:
(1)  the ownership rights of the dam that impounds the water in the Palo Duro Reservoir to an entity that assumes responsibility for the maintenance of the dam and liability for actions related to the dam;
(2)  all district assets and liabilities to other entities; and
(3)  the responsibility for the continued provision of services, if the district provides services.
(f)  The board must provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the financial agreement described by Subsection (d) or (e) before the board votes as described by Subsection (g).  The period for public comment must last not less than 10 days.
(g)  After consideration of the public comments submitted under Subsection (f), the board shall vote on the issue described by the order issued or resolution adopted under Subsection (b).  The board may proceed with the withdrawal or dissolution only if two-thirds of all of the members of the board vote in favor of withdrawal or dissolution.
(h)  If the board votes in favor of withdrawal or dissolution as provided by Subsection (g), the governing body of each member entity shall vote on the matter of withdrawal or dissolution.
(i)  A withdrawal or dissolution authorized under this section does not take effect until:
(1)  the governing body of each county and municipality has voted in favor of withdrawal or dissolution;
(2)  all conditions specified in the financial agreement described by Subsection (d) or (e) have been met; and
(3)  all actions described in the financial agreement described by Subsection (d) or (e) have been completed.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0101. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8509.0101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  Four directors are appointed by the commissioners court of each county contained in the district, except for Hutchinson County, and one director is appointed by the city council of the City of Stinnett.
(b)  Directors serve staggered two-year terms expiring December 31.
(c)  Each December the commissioners court of each county contained in the district, except for Hutchinson County, and the city council of the City of Stinnett shall appoint a director or directors from that county or city to succeed the director or directors appointed by that commissioners court or city council whose terms expire on the 31st day of that month.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0102. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8509.0102.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may be appointed a director by the commissioners court of a county only if the person resides in and owns taxable property in the county from which the person is appointed.
(b)  A person may be appointed director by the city council of the City of Stinnett only if the person resides in and owns taxable property in the city.
(c)  A member of a governing body of a county or of the City of Stinnett or an employee of a county or of the City of Stinnett may not be appointed director.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0103. Removal

Sec. 8509.0103.  REMOVAL.  Not earlier than the 10th day after the date a director receives written notice of a charge against the director, and after an opportunity to be heard in person or through the appearance of counsel at a public hearing on the matter of the charge described by the notice, the board may remove a director for:
(1)  inefficiency;
(2)  neglect of duty; or
(3)  misconduct in office.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0104. Vacancy

Sec. 8509.0104.  VACANCY.  (a)  If a director appointed by the commissioners court of a county ceases to reside in the county or otherwise ceases to serve as a director, the commissioners court of that county shall appoint a director to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
(b)  If a director appointed by the city council of the City of Stinnett ceases to reside in the city or otherwise ceases to serve as a director, the city council of that city shall appoint a director to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0105. Officers

Sec. 8509.0105.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from the board's membership a president, a vice president, and any other officers as the board determines necessary.  The president is the district's chief executive officer and the board's presiding officer.  Except as provided by Section 8509.0106, the vice president shall act as president if the president is absent or fails or declines to act.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0106. Vote by Board President

Sec. 8509.0106.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.  The vice president may not exercise the president's right to vote.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0107. Employees

Sec. 8509.0107.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, accountants, engineers, or other technical or nontechnical employees or assistants and set the amount and manner of their compensation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0108. Director's and Treasurer's Bonds

Sec. 8509.0108.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BONDS.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in an amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond must be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as district treasurer.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0109. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 8509.0109.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director:
(1)  shall receive a fee for attending each board meeting not to exceed $25 for a meeting or $50 in one calendar month; and
(2)  is entitled to an additional amount not to exceed $25 for each day that the director devotes to serving the district's business if the service is expressly approved by the board.
(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0110. Interest in Contract

Sec. 8509.0110.  INTEREST IN CONTRACT.  (a)  A director who has a financial interest in a contract under consideration by the district for the purchase, sale, lease, rental, or supply of property, including supplies, materials, and equipment, or the construction of facilities, shall disclose that fact to the other directors and may not vote on or participate in discussions during board meetings on the acceptance of the contract.
(b)  A director's financial interest does not affect the validity of a contract if disclosure is made and the director with the financial interest does not vote on the question of entering into the contract.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0111. Director Training Program

Sec. 8509.0111.  DIRECTOR TRAINING PROGRAM.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a director may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a director in attendance at a board meeting until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.
(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:
(1)  the law governing district operations;
(2)  the district's programs, functions, rules, and budget;
(3)  the scope of and limitations on the district's rulemaking authority;
(4)  the results of the district's most recent formal audit;
(5)  the requirements of:
(A)  laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and
(B)  other laws applicable to members of the governing body of a water district in performing their duties; and
(6)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the board or the Texas Ethics Commission.
(c)  A person appointed to the board is entitled to reimbursement for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
(d)  The board shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b).  The board shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each director.  On receipt of the training manual, each director shall sign a statement acknowledging receipt of the training manual.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0112. Separation of Policymaking and Management Functions

Sec. 8509.0112.  SEPARATION OF POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.  The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the district's general manager and staff.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0113. Complaints

Sec. 8509.0113.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The district shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the district.  The district shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.
(b)  The district shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.
(c)  The district shall periodically notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint until final disposition.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0114. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sec. 8509.0114.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.  (a)  The district shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:
(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of district rules; and
(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the district's jurisdiction.
(b)  The district's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any  model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
(c)  The district shall:
(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2)  provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0115. Public Comment Policy

Sec. 8509.0115.  PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY.  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any agenda item at board meetings.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0116. Expenditures

Sec. 8509.0116.  EXPENDITURES.  The board may provide for the payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper maintenance of the district and its affairs.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors; Administrative Provisions › Section 8509.0117. Seal

Sec. 8509.0117.  SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0151. General Water Supply Powers

Sec. 8509.0151.  GENERAL WATER SUPPLY POWERS.  (a)  The district, inside or outside its boundaries, may:
(1)  develop, construct, or purchase a dam or reservoir;
(2)  in order to preserve and protect the purity of the waters of the state and of the district and conserve and reclaim those waters for beneficial use by the district's inhabitants, provide any plant, work, facility, or appliance incident to or helpful or necessary to the collection, transportation, processing, disposal, or control of those waters for agricultural, municipal, domestic, oil field flooding, mining, or industrial purposes;
(3)  construct or purchase any plant or other facility necessary or useful to:
(A)  provide a source of water supply;
(B)  store or process the water; or
(C)  transport or distribute the water for irrigation, livestock raising, agricultural, municipal, domestic, or industrial purposes;
(4)  impound, store, control, and conserve the storm and flood waters and the unappropriated flow waters, including the storm and flood waters and unappropriated flow waters of Palo Duro Creek and Horse Creek, by complying with Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water Code;
(5)  acquire or construct a dam or any work, plant, or other facility necessary or useful to impound, process, or transport water to a municipality or other entity for municipal, agricultural, domestic, industrial, oil field flooding, or mining purposes; and
(6)  develop or purchase additional sources of water, subject to Section 8509.0157.
(b)  The district may acquire land inside or outside the district's boundaries and construct, lease, or otherwise acquire any work, plant, or other facility necessary or useful to:
(1)  divert, further impound, or store water;
(2)  process the water; or
(3)  transport the water to a municipality or other entity for agricultural, municipal, domestic, industrial, oil field flooding, or mining purposes.
(c)  The board shall determine the size of a dam and reservoir developed, constructed, or purchased under Subsection (a), taking into consideration probable future increases in water requirements.  The size of the dam may not be limited by the amount of water the commission initially authorizes to be impounded by the dam.
(d)  The district may lease or otherwise acquire rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir constructed or to be constructed by any person or from the United States.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0152. General Property Power

Sec. 8509.0152.  GENERAL PROPERTY POWER.  In addition to powers granted the district under other law, the district has the power to purchase, construct, maintain, or in any other manner acquire, provide, and develop all works, facilities, improvements, lands, easements, and properties that may be necessary or useful in fulfilling any district purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0153. Contracts to Supply Water and Operate Facilities

Sec. 8509.0153.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER AND OPERATE FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply water to the municipality or entity.
(b)  The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, water supply, and water filtration or purification facilities on the consideration agreed to by the district and the municipality.
(c)  A contract entered into under this section may:
(1)  be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties; and
(2)  provide that the contract will continue in effect until bonds specified in the contract and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0154. Control of Storm and Flood Waters

Sec. 8509.0154.  CONTROL OF STORM AND FLOOD WATERS.  The district may:
(1)  control, store, conserve, protect, distribute, and use the storm and flood waters in the district for all useful purposes permitted by law; and
(2)  implement flood prevention and control measures in the district and prevent or aid in preventing damage to district lands and the soil and fertility of those lands.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0155. District to Receive and Accept Technical and Financial Assistance

Sec. 8509.0155.  DISTRICT TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The district may receive and accept technical and financial assistance from other districts or state agencies or from the United States to accomplish the purposes described by Sections 8509.0152 and 8509.0154.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0156. Water Appropriation Permits

Sec. 8509.0156.  WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS.  (a)  Through an appropriate hearing, the district may obtain an appropriation permit from the commission, as provided by Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water Code.
(b)  On application of the district or at the will of the commission and after an appropriate hearing, the commission may modify an appropriation permit obtained by the district from the commission to increase or decrease the amount of water that may be appropriated and the amount that may be stored by the district to meet fluctuating demands.
(c)  On application by the district or by the commission's own action, the commission shall redetermine the maximum amount of water that the district may store in the district's reservoir.  In making this determination, the commission shall consider the needs of the municipalities and other entities that purchase water from the district.
(d)  The district may acquire a water appropriation permit from a permit owner.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0157. Underground Sources of Water

Sec. 8509.0157.  UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF WATER.  The district may not develop or otherwise acquire underground sources of water.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0158. Limitation on Construction of Certain Facilities

Sec. 8509.0158.  LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES.  The district may not construct a dam or other facility for impounding water unless the plans for the dam or facility are approved by the commission.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0159. Disposal of District Property

Sec. 8509.0159.  DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  The district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of any property considered by the district not to be needed for district purposes, subject to the terms of any deed of trust or other indenture.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0160. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8509.0160.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire:
(1)  the fee simple title to land and other property and easements inside the district, including land needed for a reservoir or dam or a flood easement above the probable high-water line around a reservoir; and
(2)  the fee simple title to land and other property and easements outside the district, except for land, other property, and easements to be used for a dam or facility for the impoundment or storage of water.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c)  The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes of Section 21.021, Property Code.
(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property owned by any other political subdivision.
(e)  In exercising the power of eminent domain against a person that has the power of eminent domain or a receiver or trustee for that person, the district may acquire an easement only and not the fee title.
(f)  The board shall determine the amount of and the type of interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired under this section.
(g)  The district's authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0161. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 8509.0161.  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 by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the district's sole expense.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0162. Certain Powers Related to District Property

Sec. 8509.0162.  CERTAIN POWERS RELATED TO DISTRICT PROPERTY.  The district may:
(1)  lease the hunting rights on property owned by the district;
(2)  develop, manage, or lease property owned by the district for any recreational purpose; and
(3)  lease property owned by the district to a person seeking to develop renewable energy resources.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0163. Parks and Recreation Facilities

Sec. 8509.0163.  PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES.  The district may establish or otherwise provide for public parks and recreation facilities and may acquire land in the district for those purposes.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8509.0164. Surveys and Investigations

Sec. 8509.0164.  SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.  The board may conduct a survey or an engineering investigation to provide information for the district to facilitate the accomplishment of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers › Section 8509.0201. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 8509.0201.  ADOPTION OF RULES.  The board may adopt reasonable rules to:
(1)  secure, maintain, and preserve the sanitary condition of water in and water that flows into any reservoir owned by the district;
(2)  prevent waste of or the unauthorized use of water; and
(3)  regulate residence, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and any other recreational or business privilege along or around any reservoir, body of land, or easement owned by the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle G - River Authorities › Chapter 8509 - Palo Duro Water District › Subchapter E. Regulatory Powers › Section 8509.0202. Enforcement of Rules; Penalty

Sec. 8509.0202.  ENFORCEMENT OF RULES; PENALTY.  (a)  The district by rule may prescribe reasonable penalties for the violation of a district rule.
(b)  A penalty may consist of a fine not to exceed $200.
(c)  A penalty prescribed under this section is in addition to any other penalty provided by the laws of this state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.