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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8123 - Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8123.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8123.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate paved roads and enhancements or improvements to those roads in or adjacent to the district.
(b)  A road project authorized by this section must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards mutually agreed upon by the district and any municipality in whose corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  The district may contract for a road project in the manner provided by Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(d)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 902 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1349 (S.B. 2054), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8123 - Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County › Subchapter D. General Financial Powers › Section 8123.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8123.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds in accordance with Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and to finance the construction, operation, or maintenance of a project under Section 8123.102.
(b)  District bonds or other obligations are payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, other district money, or any combination of those sources of money.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8123.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(d)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8123.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 902 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1349 (S.B. 2054), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8123 - Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County › Subchapter D. General Financial Powers › Section 8123.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8123.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8123.151.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 902 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1349 (S.B. 2054), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8123 - Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County › Subchapter D. General Financial Powers › Section 8123.153. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8123.153.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 902 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1349 (S.B. 2054), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8124.001. Definitions

Sec. 8124.001.  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 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8124.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8124.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Harris County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8124.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8124.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8124.023 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 Harris 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. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8124.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8124.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8124.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8124.051.  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. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8124.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8124.052.  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. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8124.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8124.101.  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. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8124.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8124.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8124.103. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8124.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Houston, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8124.104. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8124.104.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8124.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8124.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8124.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8124 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8124.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8124.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8124.101 and 8124.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8124.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8124.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8124.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 463 (S.B. 1884), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8125.001. Definitions

Sec. 8125.001.  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 Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8125.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8125.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a fresh water supply district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8125.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8125.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8125.023 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 Denton 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. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8125.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8125.004.  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. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8125.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8125.051.  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. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8125.052. Qualifications

Sec. 8125.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  Directors must meet only the qualifications for directors provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8125.053. Election of Directors

Sec. 8125.053.  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. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.101. Municipal Utility District and Fresh Water Supply District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8125.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49, 53, and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts and fresh water supply districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  Sections 53.029(b), 53.030-53.034, and 53.040-53.043, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
(c)  If a provision of Chapter 53, Water Code, is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter or Chapter 54, Water Code, this chapter and Chapter 54, Water Code, prevail.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8125.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside or outside the district.
(b)  A project authorized by this section must meet only the construction standards adopted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, or its successor agency.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.103. Road Contracts

Sec. 8125.103.  ROAD CONTRACTS.  The district may contract for a road project in the same manner as provided by Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.104. Water Control and Storage Projects

Sec. 8125.104.  WATER CONTROL AND STORAGE PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, or maintain dams, levees, walls, dikes, embankments, canals, reservoirs, lakes, or other improvements as necessary to control, store, or preserve water in the district for any useful purpose.
(b)  The district may overflow and inundate district lands and other district property in the district.
(c)  A project authorized by this section is subject to all applicable permitting and regulatory requirements.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.105. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity

Sec. 8125.105.  CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.  (a)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including legal, engineering, and other fees, related to obtaining a new certificate of convenience and necessity under Chapter 13, Water Code, authorizing the district to provide retail water or sewer service inside or outside the district.
(b)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including the purchase price, related to acquiring certificate of convenience and necessity rights from another retail public utility to allow the district to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8125.106. Contract With Political Subdivision for Water or Sewer Services

Sec. 8125.106.  CONTRACT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR WATER OR SEWER SERVICES.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract to allow a political subdivision to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.  The contract may contain terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous to the district.
(b)  The contract may provide that the district will construct or acquire and convey or lease to the political subdivision a water supply or treatment system, a water distribution system, or a sanitary sewage collection or treatment system, as necessary to provide water or sewer service in the district.
(c)  The district may use bond proceeds or other available district money to pay for its obligations and for services and facilities provided under the contract.
(d)  If the contract requires the district to make payments from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes, the contract is subject to Section 49.108, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8125.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8125.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to reimbursements for projects constructed or acquired under Section 8125.102.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8125.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8125.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8125.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8125.153. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8125.153.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or
(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8125 - The Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8125.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations; Tax

Sec. 8125.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; TAX.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49, 53, and 54, Water Code, and to finance:
(1)  the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8125.102 or 8125.104; or
(2)  the district's contractual obligations under Section 8125.106.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured in whole or in part by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8125.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8125.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8125.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3490), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8126.001. Definitions

Sec. 8126.001.  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 Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8126.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8126.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8126.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8126.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8126.023 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 Denton 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. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8126.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8126.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8126.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8126.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49, 53, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8126.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8126.051.  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. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8126.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8126.052.  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. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.101. Municipal Utility District and Fresh Water Supply District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8126.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49, 53, and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts and fresh water supply districts created under  Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  Sections 53.029(b), 53.030-53.034, and 53.040-53.043, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
(c)  If a provision of Chapter 53, Water Code, is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter or Chapter 54, Water Code, this chapter and Chapter 54, Water Code, prevail.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8126.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside or outside the district.
(b)  A project authorized by this section must meet only the construction standards adopted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, or its successor agency.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.103. Road Contracts

Sec. 8126.103.  ROAD CONTRACTS.  The district may contract for a road project in the same manner as provided by Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.104. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity

Sec. 8126.104.  CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.  (a)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including legal, engineering, and other fees, related to obtaining a new certificate of convenience and necessity under Chapter 13, Water Code, authorizing the district to provide retail water or sewer service inside or outside the district.
(b)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including the purchase price, related to acquiring certificate of convenience and necessity rights from another retail public utility to allow the district to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.105. Contract With Political Subdivision for Water or Sewer Services

Sec. 8126.105.  CONTRACT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR WATER OR SEWER SERVICES.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract to allow a political subdivision to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.  The contract may contain terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous to the district.
(b)  The contract may provide that the district will construct or acquire and convey or lease to the political subdivision a water supply or treatment system, a water distribution system, or a sanitary sewage collection or treatment system, as necessary to provide water or sewer service in the district.
(c)  The district may use bond proceeds or other available district money to pay for its obligations and for services and facilities provided under the contract.
(d)  If the contract requires the district to make payments from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes, the contract is subject to Section 49.108, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.106. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8126.106.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Aubrey, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8126.107. Division of District

Sec. 8126.107.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not contain any land outside the area described by Section 2, Chapter 774, Acts of the 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1239 (H.B. 2523), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8126.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8126.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to reimbursements for projects constructed or acquired under Section 8126.102.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8126.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8126.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8126.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8126.153. Tax for Contractual Obligations

Sec. 8126.153.  TAX FOR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.  The district may impose a tax to pay for the district's contractual obligations under Section 8126.103.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8126.154. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8126.154.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or
(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8126 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8126.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8126.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8126.101 and 8126.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects under Section 8126.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8126.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181, 49.182, and 50.107, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8126.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 774 (H.B. 3534), 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 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8127.001. Definition

Sec. 8127.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Bilma Public Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8127.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8127.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  Notwithstanding provisions of the general laws relating to consent by political subdivisions for the creation of conservation and reclamation districts, the district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8127.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8127.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8127.004. District Territory

Sec. 8127.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 559, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-512, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, and validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8127.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8127.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8127 - Bilma Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8127.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8127.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8128.001. Definitions

Sec. 8128.001.  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 Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), 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 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8128.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8128.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Bexar County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), 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 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8128.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8128.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8128.022 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 the City of Schertz; 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. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.