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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8257.0303.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8257.0304.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8257.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0306. Division of District

Sec. 8257.0306.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has never issued any bonds; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(c)  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(e)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8257.0103 to confirm the district's creation.
(f)  An order dividing the district shall:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.
(g)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
(h)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8257.0103.
(i)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
(j)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8257.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Defined Areas › Section 8257.0401. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0401.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Defined Areas › Section 8257.0402. Procedure for Election

Sec. 8257.0402.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax applicable only to the defined area or designated property or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or designated property only.
(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Defined Areas › Section 8257.0403. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 8257.0403.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election held under Section 8257.0402 approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area or designated property and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific area or property.
(b)  A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Defined Areas › Section 8257.0404. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0404.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 8257.0403, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Defined Areas › Section 8257.0405. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 8257.0405.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 8257.0403 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8257.0501. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8257.0501.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8257.0503.
(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 the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8257.0502. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8257.0502.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8257.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8257.0503. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8257.0503.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8257.0601. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8257.0601.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8257.0602. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8257.0602.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8257.0603. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8257.0603.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8258.001. Definitions

Sec. 8258.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8258.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8258.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8258.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8258.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8258.023 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Grayson County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8258.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8258.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 7.02 of the article creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 7.02 of the article 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. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8258.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8258.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8258.101.  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. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.102. Water and Wastewater Facilities and Services

Sec. 8258.102.  WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district shall make available any district water or wastewater facility to each person that holds a certificate of convenience and necessity for land in the district.
(b)  The district may not provide retail water or wastewater services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8258.103.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.104. Maintenance and Repair of Roads in Territory Excluded From City

Sec. 8258.104.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY EXCLUDED FROM CITY.  If the City of Gunter excludes district territory from the city's corporate limits, the district shall maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.105. Division of District

Sec. 8258.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new 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 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land:
(1)  outside the area described by Section 7.02 of the article creating this chapter; or
(2)  outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8258.106. Limitation on Annexation

Sec. 8258.106.  LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION.  (a)  The district may not add land to the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, if the land is located outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8258.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8258.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8258.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8258 - Sangani Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8258.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8258.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8258.101 or 8258.103.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8258.103 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8258.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8259.001. Definitions

Sec. 8259.001.  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 Longhorn Town Utility District of Harris County, Texas.
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 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8259.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8259.002.  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 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8259.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8259.003.  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 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8259.004. District Territory

Sec. 8259.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 659, 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 bonds for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(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 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8259.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8259.051.  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 8259 - Longhorn Town Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8259.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8259.101.  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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8260.001. Definitions

Sec. 8260.001.  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 Louetta North 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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8260.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8260.002.  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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8260.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8260.003.  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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8260.004. District Territory

Sec. 8260.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 685, 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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8260.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8260.051.  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 8260 - Louetta North Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8260.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8260.101.  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 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8261.001. Definition

Sec. 8261.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8261.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8261.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8261.003. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8261.003.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the following laws apply to the district:
(1)  Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, including Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, notwithstanding the limitation on authorization based on acreage under Section 54.801 of that code; and
(2)  Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8261.051. Road Projects

Sec. 8261.051.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards and regulatory ordinances of each municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8261.052. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8261.052.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of a municipality 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. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 8261.101. Tax to Repay Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8261.101.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8261.151.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8261 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 8261.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8261.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8261.051.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8261.051 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters, or a two-thirds majority of voters in a defined area that will benefit from the project, as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8261.051 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district or the defined area, if applicable.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1140 (H.B. 4104), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 2590), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.001. Definitions

Sec. 8262.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Louetta Road 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8262.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8262.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(d)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.  The district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.004. District Territory

Sec. 8262.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 749, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  Section 9, Chapter 749, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969; or
(4)  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 the board.
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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.005. Expansion of District

Sec. 8262.005.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  If land is annexed by the district under Section 49.301, Water Code, the board may require the petitioners to:
(1)  assume the petitioners' pro rata share of the voted but unissued bonds of the district; and
(2)  authorize the board to impose a tax on the petitioners' property to pay for the bonds after the bonds have been issued.
(b)  If land is annexed by the district under Section 49.302, Water Code, the board may submit to the voters of the area to be annexed a proposition on the question of the assumption by the area to be annexed of its part of the voted but not yet issued or sold tax or tax-revenue bonds of the district and the imposition of an ad valorem tax on taxable property in the area to be annexed along with a tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.
(c)  If the petitioners consent or if the election results favorably, the district may issue its voted but unissued tax or tax-revenue bonds regardless of changes to district boundaries since the original voting or authorization of the bonds.
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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8262.006. State Policy Regarding Waste Disposal

Sec. 8262.006.  STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL.  The district's powers and duties are subject to the state policy of encouraging the development and use of integrated area-wide waste collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste disposal needs of this state's residents, if integrated systems can reasonably be provided for an area, so as to avoid the economic burden on residents and the effect on state water quality caused by the construction and operation of numerous small waste collection, treatment, and disposal facilities.
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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8262.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8262.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8262.052. Director's Bond

Sec. 8262.052.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall qualify by giving bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8262.053. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 8262.053.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  (a)  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter or general law gives the president.
(b)  If the board president is absent from a board meeting:
(1)  the board vice president may sign an order or other action adopted at the meeting; or
(2)  the board may authorize the president to sign the order or implement the action.
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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8262.054. District Office

Sec. 8262.054.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, the board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.
(b)  The board may establish a second district office outside the district.  If the board establishes a second district office, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:
(1)  filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:
(A)  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and
(B)  in the municipal utility district records of each county in which the district is located; and
(2)  publishing notice of the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.
(c)  A district office that is a private residence, office, or dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.
(d)  The board shall provide notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8262.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8262.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred and imposed by the general law of this state relating to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including those conferred by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 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 8262 - Louetta Road Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8262.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 8262.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, existing improvements, or improvements to be made, constructed, or acquired that are:
(A)  inside or outside the district's boundaries; and
(B)  necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law; or
(2)  enter into a contract with a person on terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:
(A)  the purchase or sale of water;
(B)  the transportation, treatment, and disposal of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or others;
(C)  the continuing and orderly development of land and property in the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land and property may ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements; and
(D)  the performance of any of the powers granted by this chapter or general law.
(b)  A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.