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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter D. Additional Road Powers › Section 8150.153. Reimbursement for Road Project

Sec. 8150.153.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  reimburse a private person for money spent to construct a road or road improvement that is dedicated or otherwise transferred to public use; or
(2)  purchase a road or road improvement constructed by a private person.
(b)  The amount paid for the reimbursement or for the purchase of a road or road improvement under Subsection (a) may:
(1)  include all construction costs, including engineering, legal, financing, and other expenses incident to the construction; or
(2)  be at a price not to exceed the replacement cost of the road or road improvement as determined by the board.
(c)  The reimbursement or purchase of a road or road improvement may be paid for with proceeds from the sale of the district's bonds or from any other money available to the district.
(d)  The district may enter into an agreement to use the proceeds of a subsequent bond sale to reimburse a private person under this section.  The agreement may provide the terms and conditions under which the road or road improvement is to be dedicated or transferred for the benefit of the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 8, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.201. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8150.201.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue from any source other than ad valorem taxation; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8150.203.
(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 board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.
(d)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations to finance road projects under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation, impose ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the obligations, and provide a sinking fund for the redemption of the obligations only if the issuance is approved by a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.  The total amount of bonds issued under this subsection may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed market value of real property of the district as determined by the chief appraiser of the appraisal district that appraises property for the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 9, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8150.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  operate and maintain the district;
(2)  construct or acquire improvements; and
(3)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 11, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8150.203.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.204. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 8150.204.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.205. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 8150.205.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.
(b)  The petition must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.206. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 8150.206.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of notice.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.207. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 8150.207.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment under Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, for any purpose authorized by this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, in all or any part of the district.
(b)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8150.208. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 8150.208.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8150.251. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec.  8150.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
(b)  The district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation, or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(c)  The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 13, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8150.252. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8150.252.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  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 annual 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 14, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8150.254. Bonds Payable From Revenue From Certain Contracts

Sec. 8150.254.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE FROM CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  The district may issue bonds payable wholly or partly from the revenue of a contract authorized by Section 8150.103(b) to pay for the implementation of the reinvestment zone's project plan or reinvestment zone financing plan.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1175 (H.B. 3554), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8150 - Imperial Redevelopment District › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8150.257. Approval of Certain Bonds by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Sec. 8150.257.  APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BONDS BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.  Section 375.208, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1265 (S.B. 1880), Sec. 15, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8151.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8151.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8151.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8151.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8151.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8151.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8151.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8151.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8151.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8151.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8151.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8151.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8151.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Mark C. Wargo;
(2)  Kathleen English;
(3)  Inna Babbitt;
(4)  Linda Houston; and
(5)  John B. Tickle.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8151.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8151.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8151.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8151.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8151.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8151.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8151.0302.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8151.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8151.0303.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8151.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8151.0304.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8151.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8151.0305.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8151.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8151.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8151.0403.
(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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8151.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8151.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8151.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8151.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8151.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8151.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8151.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8151.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8151.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8151 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 79 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8151.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8151.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (S.B. 2145), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8152.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8152.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8152.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8152.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8152.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8152.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8152.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8152.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8152.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8152.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8152.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8152.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8152.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Jason Keith;
(2)  Michelle Cantone;
(3)  Karin Eveslage;
(4)  Naomi Eynon; and
(5)  Peggy Bredehoft.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8152.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8152.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8152.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8152.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8152.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8152.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8152.0302.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8152.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8152.0303.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8152.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8152.0304.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8152.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8152.0305.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8152.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8152.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8152.0403.
(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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8152.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8152.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8152.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8152.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8152.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8152.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8152.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8152.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8152.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8152 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 80 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8152.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8152.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 2146), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8153.001. Definitions

Sec. 8153.001.  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 Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8153.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8153.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Brazoria County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8153.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8153.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8153.024 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Brazoria County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8153.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8153.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8153.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8153.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8153.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8153.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8153.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8153.101.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1871), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.