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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6611.052. Duties of County Officials in Connection With District; District Officers, Employees, and Agents

Sec. 6611.052.  DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS.  (a)  The county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, and county depository of Willacy County shall perform all duties in connection with the district that they are required to perform by law in connection with official matters for Willacy County.
(b)  The board may employ a general manager for the district and any other agents, attorneys, engineers, and employees considered necessary in connection with the purposes of this chapter.  All compensation for a person employed under this subsection may be payable from funds created under this chapter for the maintenance and operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6611.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6611.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  To accomplish the purpose of reclaiming and draining the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage, the district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 501 (H.B. 4454), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6611.102. District Powers

Sec. 6611.102.  DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or replace any wall, dam, dike, levee, embankment, canal, drain, tank, lateral, or pump that the board considers necessary to carry out the district's purpose.
(b)  The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire an improvement inside or outside the district's boundaries as necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6611.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 6611.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district's power of eminent domain is confined to Willacy County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6611.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6611.104.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6611.105. Addition of Territory to District

Sec. 6611.105.  ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  In addition to adding land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may add land as provided by this section.  Land added to the district need not be contiguous to the district.
(b)  The owner or owners of land may request by petition that the board include the land in the district.
(c)  A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the board and describe the land to be added to the district.  The description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.  The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by law for the conveyance of real estate.
(d)  The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under this section.  The board may grant the petition and add the land to the district if the board considers the addition to be to the advantage of the district.
(e)  A petition granted under this section shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of Willacy County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6611.151. Ad Valorem Tax for Maintenance and Operations

Sec. 6611.151.  AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.  (a)  The board may impose a tax at a rate not to exceed 25 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district to pay the cost of maintaining district property and operating the district.
(b)  An election to authorize the imposition of the tax must be called by the board in the manner provided by Section 6611.204.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6611.152. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6611.152.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The Willacy County tax assessor-collector is the tax assessor-collector for the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6611.201. Authority to Issue Bonds; Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 6611.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR BONDS.  (a)  The board may issue district bonds to acquire money to accomplish any district purpose or carry out any power granted under this chapter to the district.
(b)  The board may impose a tax on all taxable property in the district, as shown by the most recent certified appraisal roll of the district, sufficient to:
(1)  provide for the payment of the interest on the bonds as the interest accrues; and
(2)  create a sinking fund for the redemption of the bonds as the bonds mature.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6611.202. Limitation on Debt

Sec. 6611.202.  LIMITATION ON DEBT.  The total principal amount of bonds issued under Section 6611.201 that the district may have outstanding at any time may not exceed 15 percent of the assessed value of all taxable property in the district as shown by the most recent appraisal roll of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6611.203. Maturity

Sec. 6611.203.  MATURITY.  District bonds issued under Section 6611.201 must mature not later than 30 years after their date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6611 - Willacy County Drainage District No. 2 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6611.204. Bond Election

Sec. 6611.204.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The board may submit a proposition for the issuance of district bonds under Section 6611.201 at an election called for that purpose at any time the board considers proper.
(b)  Chapter 1251, Government Code, applies to a district bond election except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter.
(c)  If a majority of the voters voting at a district bond election vote in favor of the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes, the board may:
(1)  issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  receive, use, and apply the proceeds for district purposes; and
(3)  impose taxes on all property subject to taxation in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6612.001. Definitions

Sec. 6612.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Cameron County Commissioners Court.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Cameron County Drainage District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6612.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6612.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Cameron County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for all purposes of that section, including the reclamation and drainage of its seeped, salty, waterlogged, and overflowed land and other land needing drainage.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6612.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6612.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The conversion of the district into a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the provision to the district of the powers conferred by that section:
(1)  will benefit the residents and property in the district; and
(2)  benefit all property included in the district.
(b)  No property which is benefited is not included in the district.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6612.004. District Territory

Sec. 6612.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 145, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter I, Chapter 56, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 56, Water Code;
(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(4)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6612.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6612.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of three directors appointed by the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6612 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6612.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6612.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the:
(1)  rights, powers, functions, and privileges provided to a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Constitution and general law;
(2)  rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and organized under general law, including Chapters 49 and 56, Water Code; and
(3)  powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district has the right and power of a drainage district organized under Chapter 56, Water Code, to impose taxes and issue bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6613.001. Definitions

Sec. 6613.001.  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 Cameron County Drainage District No. 3.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6613.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6613.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a drainage district created as a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6613.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6613.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The conversion of the district into a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution:
(1)  is feasible, practicable, and needed;
(2)  will be a public benefit and a public utility; and
(3)  will benefit all land and property included in the district.
(b)  All property in the district is benefited, and no property benefited is not included in the district.
(c)  No land is included in the district except land that will be benefited.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6613.004. District Territory

Sec. 6613.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 45, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6613.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6613.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of three directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6613.052. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 6613.052.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A director shall receive for the director's services not more than $5 per day for the time the director is actually engaged in the work of the district, which shall be set by order of the commissioners court.
(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6613.101. General Powers

Sec. 6613.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has the powers, functions, and privileges provided under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the general laws governing drainage districts.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6613.102. Control, Construction, and Repair of District Improvements; Contracts for New Construction

Sec. 6613.102.  CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The board may control and supervise the construction and maintenance of canals, drains, ditches, levees, and other improvements of the district and shall keep them in repair.
(b)  The board may construct new improvements necessary for the drainage of land in the district.
(c)  A contract for new construction may or may not be let on bids and contracts as provided by law, within the discretion of the board as may seem for the best interest of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6613.151. Taxes

Sec. 6613.151.  TAXES.  The board shall annually impose taxes on all taxable property in the district:
(1)  in an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it becomes due on district bonds and to create a sinking fund for the payment of the bonds at maturity; and
(2)  to pay for the maintenance and operation of the district and necessary improvements to be made for the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6613 - Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6613.152. District Funds

Sec. 6613.152.  DISTRICT FUNDS.  (a)  The interest and sinking fund consists of taxes collected for the fund.  Money in the interest and sinking fund may be paid out only to:
(1)  pay district bonds and satisfy and discharge interest on the bonds; and
(2)  defray the expense of imposing a tax for the fund.
(b)  The maintenance and improvement fund consists of money collected by assessment or other sources for:
(1)  the maintenance of property owned or acquired by the district;
(2)  necessary improvements to be made by the district; and
(3)  the general purposes of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6614 - Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6614.001. Definition

Sec. 6614.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6614 - Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6614.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6614.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6614 - Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6614.003. Findings of Benefit

Sec. 6614.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT.  The conversion of the district into a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the provision to the district of the powers conferred by that section will benefit the residents of and property in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6614 - Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6614.004. Governing Law

Sec. 6614.004.  GOVERNING LAW.  The general laws applicable to conservation and reclamation districts govern the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6614 - Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers › Section 6614.051. General Powers

Sec. 6614.051.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to a conservation and reclamation district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6616.0101. Definitions

Sec. 6616.0101.  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 Liberty County Drainage District.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6616.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 6616.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a drainage district created in Liberty County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, subject to approval at a confirmation election under Section 6616.0152.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6616.0103. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6616.0103.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6616.0104. District Territory

Sec. 6616.0104.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Liberty County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6616.0201. Directors

Sec. 6616.0201.  DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of Liberty County as follows:
(1)  one director from each of the four county commissioners precincts; and
(2)  one director at large.
(b)  To be eligible to serve as a director a person must reside in Liberty County and:
(1)  be a qualified voter in the district; or
(2)  own land that is taxable in the district.
(c)  The board has all powers conferred on a board of directors under Chapter 56, Water Code.
(d)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years except for initial directors, two of whom serve two-year terms as agreed on by the initial directors.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6616 - Liberty County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6616.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6616.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 56, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 283 (H.B. 1820), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6901.001. Definitions

Sec. 6901.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6901.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6901.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;  and
(2)  a fresh water supply district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6901.003. Declaration and Findings

Sec. 6901.003.  DECLARATION AND FINDINGS.  (a)  The legislature declares that the district is:
(1)  essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;  and
(2)  a municipal corporation.
(b)  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the district is created to serve a public use and benefit;  and
(2)  all land and other property included in the district are, and will be, benefited by the creation of the district and the improvements that the district purchases, constructs, or otherwise acquires.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6901.004. Territory of District

Sec. 6901.004.  TERRITORY OF DISTRICT.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 245, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963 (V.A.C.S. Art. 8280-287), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Section 6901.058 or its predecessor statute, Section 5, Chapter 245, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963 (V.A.C.S. Art. 8280-287);
(2)  Chapter 4, Title 128, Revised Statutes, before August 30, 1971;
(3)  Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(4)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;  or
(5)  other law.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6901.051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties conferred and imposed by a general law of this state on a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.053. Board of Directors

Sec. 6901.053.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  The board consists of five directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.054. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 6901.054.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the boundaries of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.055. Limitation on Length of Certain Contracts

Sec. 6901.055.  LIMITATION ON LENGTH OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not exceed 40 years.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.056. Installment of Street Lights

Sec. 6901.056.  INSTALLMENT OF STREET LIGHTS.  (a)  After voter approval, the district may:
(1)  install, operate, and maintain street lighting within a public utility easement or public right-of-way inside the district's boundaries;  and
(2)  assess the cost of installing, operating, and maintaining the street lighting as an additional charge in the monthly billings of the district's customers.
(b)  This section does not authorize the district to install, operate, or maintain street lighting on a right-of-way that is part of the designated state highway system.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.057. District Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 6901.057.  DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector for the district for a period not to exceed the term of office of the directors making the appointment.
(b)  The district's tax assessor and collector is not required to be a resident or voter of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.058. Addition of Territory to District

Sec. 6901.058.  ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  In addition to the method of adding territory to a district provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may add territory as provided by this section.
(b)  The owner or owners of land may request by petition that the board include the land in the district.
(c)  A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the board and describe the land to be added to the district.  The description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.  The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by law for the conveyance of real estate.
(d)  The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under this section.  The board may add the land to the district if the board considers the addition to be to the advantage of the district.
(e)  A petition granted under this section shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of Galveston County.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.059. Acquisition of Improvements

Sec. 6901.059.  ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS.  The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire improvements inside or outside the district that are necessary or convenient to execute a power granted to the district under this chapter or a general law described in Section 6901.051.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.060. Cost of Relocating Property

Sec. 6901.060.  COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section " sole expense" means the actual cost of the relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described in Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the district, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain or relocation or another power granted under this chapter, makes necessary the relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph properties and facilities, or a pipeline, the necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing of grade, or alteration of construction shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6901 - Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 6901.061. Defined Areas

Sec. 6901.061.  DEFINED AREAS.  (a)  Notwithstanding the limitation on authorization based on acreage under Section 54.801(a), Water Code, the district may establish and administer defined areas as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code.
(b)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate in a defined area established under this section:
(1)  macadamized, graveled, or paved roads; or
(2)  improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
(c)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, to finance the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of projects under Subsection (b).
(d)  The district may impose an ad valorem tax on real property in a defined area to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Subsection (c) to finance projects benefiting the defined area.
(e)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxes to finance a project authorized by Subsection (b) unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the defined area to be benefited by the project as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, voting at an election called for that purpose.
(f)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Subsection (b) benefiting a defined area may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the defined area.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1069 (H.B. 4723), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 2590), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6902.001. Definitions

Sec. 6902.001.  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 Crane County Water District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6902.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6902.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6902.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6902.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for:
(1)  the benefit of the people of this state; and
(2)  the improvement of their property and industries.
(b)  The district, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6902.004. District Territory

Sec. 6902.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes all of the territory in the boundaries of Crane County as the boundaries of that county existed on January 1, 1985, and as the district territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6902.005. Sufficient Authority for Entities to Act

Sec. 6902.005.  SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY FOR ENTITIES TO ACT.  This chapter provides sufficient authority to issue district bonds, execute contracts and conveyances, and perform any other act or procedure authorized under this chapter by the district, the City of Crane, public agencies, special districts, and other political subdivisions, without reference to other law or a restriction or limitation contained in other law, except as specifically provided by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6902.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board composed of five directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of Crane County.  The directors occupy numbered places on the board, with the places numbered as Places 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.052. Terms

Sec. 6902.052.  TERMS.  Each appointed director shall serve for a term of two years, with the terms of the directors appointed to occupy Places 1 and 2 expiring on June 1 of each even-numbered year and the terms of the directors appointed to occupy Places 3, 4, and 5 expiring on June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.053. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 6902.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be eligible for appointment as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a qualified district voter; and
(2)  a district resident.
(b)  A director is eligible for reappointment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.054. Ex Officio Directors

Sec. 6902.054.  EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.  The county judge of Crane County and the mayor of the City of Crane shall serve as ex officio directors.  The county judge and mayor are entitled to attend all board meetings and participate in all board proceedings but are not entitled to vote on matters before the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.055. Vacancy

Sec. 6902.055.  VACANCY.  The Commissioners Court of Crane County by appointment shall fill a vacancy on the board for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.056. Removal From Office

Sec. 6902.056.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  After reasonable notice and a public hearing, the remaining members of the board may remove a director from office for misfeasance, malfeasance, or wilful neglect of duty.  Reasonable notice and a public hearing are not required if the director to be removed expressly waives the notice and hearing in writing.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.057. Quorum

Sec. 6902.057.  QUORUM.  Any three regular directors constitute a quorum.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.058. Board Resolutions; Voting Requirements

Sec. 6902.058.  BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The district shall act through resolutions adopted by the board.
(b)  All regular directors are entitled to vote on matters before the board.
(c)  The affirmative vote of at least three of the regular directors is necessary to adopt a resolution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6902 - Crane County Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6902.059. Officers and Assistants

Sec. 6902.059.  OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.  (a)  The board shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer at the first meeting of the board in March of each year or at any time necessary to fill a vacancy.
(b)  The board shall elect the president and vice president from among the directors.  The president and vice president shall serve for terms of one year.
(c)  The offices of secretary and treasurer:
(1)  may be held by one person; and
(2)  are not required to be held by a director.
(d)  The board may appoint as assistant board secretary one or more persons who are not directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.