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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7218 - Jonah Water Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7218.053. Election of Directors From Single-Member Districts

Sec. 7218.053.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS.  (a)  The board by rule may provide for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts.
(b)  In addition to the qualifications required by Section 7218.052, if the board provides for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts, to be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for  or to serve as a director from  a single-member district, a person must be a resident of that district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7219 - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7219.001. Definitions

Sec. 7219.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Georgetown.
(3)  "District" means the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7219 - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Dissolution of District › Section 7219.051. Proposal for Dissolution; Notice

Sec. 7219.051.  PROPOSAL FOR DISSOLUTION; NOTICE.  (a)  If a majority of the board votes to propose to dissolve the district, the board may issue notice of a hearing on a proposal to dissolve the district.
(b)  The district may not vote on the issue of dissolution before the earlier of:
(1)  August 31, 2019; or
(2)  if the district is a party to a lawsuit pending on May 1, 2017, the date:
(A)  a settlement is reached by all parties in the lawsuit; or
(B)  a final judgment is entered in the lawsuit.
(c)  Not later than the 14th day before the date set for the hearing, notice of the hearing must:
(1)  be posted at the courthouse of each county in which the district is located and at the district's office; and
(2)  be published at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7219 - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Dissolution of District › Section 7219.052. Hearing and Order

Sec. 7219.052.  HEARING AND ORDER.  (a)  At the hearing, held at the time and place stated in the notice under Section 7219.051, the board shall:
(1)  hear all interested persons;
(2)  consider whether the best interests of the persons and property in the district will be served by dissolving the district; and
(3)  vote on whether to dissolve the district.
(b)  If two-thirds of the members of the board vote to dissolve the district, the board shall enter a finding in its records that the district will be dissolved after completion of the process to transfer to the city the district's certificate of convenience and necessity and other assets and liabilities under Section 7219.053.  After the district's certificate of convenience and necessity and other assets and liabilities are transferred to the city under Section 7219.053, the board shall enter an order in its records dissolving the district.
(c)  If two-thirds of the members of the board do not vote to dissolve the district, the board shall enter an order in its records providing that the district is not to be dissolved.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7219 - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Dissolution of District › Section 7219.053. Assumption of Operation, Management, and Assets and Liabilities of District

Sec. 7219.053.  ASSUMPTION OF OPERATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF DISTRICT.  (a)  On the date the board enters a finding under Section 7219.052(b) that the district will be dissolved, the city shall assume:
(1)  control of the operation and management of the affairs of the district, to the extent that the operation and management was not previously assumed by the city by contractual agreement;
(2)  all rights, duties, and obligations of the district, including existing contracts, duties, assets, property, easements, financial obligations, and liabilities of the district, to the extent that those rights, duties, and obligations were not previously assumed by the city by contractual agreement;
(3)  all files, records, and accounts of the district, including those that pertain to the control, finances, management, and operation of the district; and
(4)  all permits, approvals, and licenses of the district.
(b)  To the extent that the assumption of an item listed in Subsection (a) requires the approval of a state agency, the state agency shall grant approval without additional notice or hearing.
(c)  This section does not enhance or harm the position of a contracting party.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7219 - Chisholm Trail Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Dissolution of District › Section 7219.054. Review of Board's Order

Sec. 7219.054.  REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER.  The board's order dissolving the district is final and may not be appealed in any manner to any judicial, administrative, or other tribunal if the board's order is entered after the completion of the process to transfer the district's certificate of convenience and necessity, including any necessary approval of a state agency.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7220 - High Point Special Utility District of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7220.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7220.0101.  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 High Point Special Utility District of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 746 (H.B. 4617), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7220 - High Point Special Utility District of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7220.0201. Composition of Board

Sec. 7220.0201.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of seven directors.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 746 (H.B. 4617), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7220 - High Point Special Utility District of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7220.0202. Election of Directors From Single-Member Districts

Sec. 7220.0202.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS.  (a)  The board by rule may provide for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts.
(b)  If the board provides for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts, to be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for or to serve as a director from a single-member district, a person must be a resident of that district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 746 (H.B. 4617), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7222.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7222.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Corporation" means the Maxwell Water Supply Corporation.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Maxwell Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7222.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7222.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Caldwell and Hays Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7222.0103. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7222.0103.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2022:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2022, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Caldwell or Hays County, as appropriate, any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2023.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7222.0104. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 7222.0104.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7222.0105. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7222.0105.  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 issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7222.0201. Directors

Sec. 7222.0201.  DIRECTORS.  The district shall be governed by a board of not fewer than 5 and not more than 11 directors, elected in accordance with Section 65.103, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7222.0301. General Powers

Sec. 7222.0301.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7222 - Maxwell Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7222.0302. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7222.0302.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the capital recovery fee charged by the corporation on December 31, 2018, under the corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to an initial water service impact fee set under Subsection (a).
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee authorized under Subsection (a) only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or as otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7501.001. Definition

Sec. 7501.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7501.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7501.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Hidalgo County, Texas, created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for all purposes of that section, including:
(1)  the reclamation and irrigation of the district's arid, semiarid, and other land that needs irrigation; and
(2)  the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed land and other land that needs drainage.
(b)  The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7501.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 7501.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  the creation of the district as a conservation and reclamation district:
(A)  will result in:
(i)  material benefits and improvements to district territory; and
(ii)  the increase of the taxable value of property in the district;
(B)  benefits all property in the district; and
(C)  will result in material benefit to that section of the state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7501.004. District Territory

Sec. 7501.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 26, Special Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1930; Section 1, Chapter 108, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959; Section 1, Chapter 133, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961; and Section 1, Chapter 247, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Chapter 25, General Laws, Acts of the 39th Legislature, Regular Session, 1925 (Article 7880-1 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;
(2)  Chapter 3, General Laws, Acts of the 46th Legislature, Regular Session, 1939 (Article 7775c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;
(3)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code, before December 15, 1978;
(4)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, as restricted by Section 7501.005 of this code;
(5)  Subchapter N, Chapter 58, Water Code; or
(6)  other law.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7501.005. Nonapplicability of Other Law

Sec. 7501.005.  NONAPPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Sections 49.303-49.308 and 58.501-58.509, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7501 - Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1 › Subchapter B. District Powers › Section 7501.051. General Powers

Sec. 7501.051.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has:
(1)  the powers of a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the general laws of this state; and
(2)  the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions that are conferred by this chapter and the general laws of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7502.001. Definitions

Sec. 7502.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Authority" means the Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas.
(2)  "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.
(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(4)  "Director" means a member of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7502.002. Nature of Authority; Political Subdivision

Sec. 7502.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY; POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  The Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas, is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7502.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 7502.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  this chapter will accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
(2)  all land and other property included in the authority's boundaries will benefit from the works, projects, and operations of the authority; and
(3)  the authority serves a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7502.004. Authority Boundaries

Sec. 7502.004.  AUTHORITY BOUNDARIES.  (a)  The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 4(a), Chapter 522, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter N, Chapter 58, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The legislature finds that the boundaries of the authority form a closure.  If any mistake exists in the description of the authority's boundaries, the mistake does not affect:
(1)  the authority's organization, existence, or validity; or
(2)  the exercise of a power, function, or purpose by the authority under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.051. Composition

Sec. 7502.051.  COMPOSITION.  The board consists of five directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.052. Qualifications

Sec. 7502.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A director must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age; and
(2)  own land, or an interest in land in the authority, directly or as an interest in an entity owning that land at the time of the person's appointment as a director.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.053. Appointment of Directors by Commission; Term

Sec. 7502.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY COMMISSION; TERM.  The commission shall:
(1)  appoint a person recommended to the board under Section 7502.054 or 7502.055 for a four-year term; or
(2)  reject the person recommended.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.054. Recommendation by Landowners

Sec. 7502.054.  RECOMMENDATION BY LANDOWNERS.  (a)  The board shall seek recommendations from the landowners in the authority for the appointment of directors.  The board shall take a recommendation for each director whose term expires in January following the annual board meeting held in odd-numbered years.
(b)  To determine a recommendation, the board shall conduct a written poll of the landowners in the authority in attendance at the annual board meeting held in odd-numbered years.
(c)  For each recommendation taken, a landowner is entitled to one vote for each acre of land the person owns in the authority.  Cumulative voting for recommendations is not permitted.
(d)  The board shall submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality the name of the person receiving the most votes for each recommendation taken.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.055. Recommendation of Director Following Rejection by Commission

Sec. 7502.055.  RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR FOLLOWING REJECTION BY COMMISSION.  (a)  If the commission rejects a recommendation submitted by the board, the board shall hold a special meeting of landowners not later than the 20th day after the date notice of the meeting is mailed to the landowners in the authority.
(b)  At the special meeting, the board shall conduct a written poll and submit the results of the poll to the commission in the same manner as the poll conducted at the annual meeting.
(c)  The board shall hold subsequent special meetings as needed for the appointment of the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.056. Vacancies

Sec. 7502.056.  VACANCIES.  A vacancy on the board is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by:
(1)  the remaining directors, if three or more directors remain on the board; or
(2)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if fewer than three directors remain on the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.057. Compensation

Sec. 7502.057.  COMPENSATION.  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director shall receive a fee of $50 for each day spent performing official duties as a director, not to exceed $200 per month.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7502.058. Regular Board Meetings

Sec. 7502.058.  REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall hold regular meetings at least annually.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7502.101. General Rights, Powers, Privileges, Functions, and Duties

Sec. 7502.101.  GENERAL RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES, FUNCTIONS, AND DUTIES.  The authority has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapter 58, Water Code, applicable to irrigation districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7502.102. General Powers of Board

Sec. 7502.102.  GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.  The board shall provide for:
(1)  the proper execution of all contracts, disbursements, and transfers;
(2)  the investment of money; and
(3)  the handling of any other matter authorized by the board and recorded in the official minutes of the authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7502.103. Award of Certain Contracts

Sec. 7502.103.  AWARD OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  (a)  The authority may award a contract for more than $25,000 for the construction of water system improvements or the purchase of materials and machinery only after publishing notice of the proposed construction or purchase contract in a newspaper of general circulation in Comanche County.
(b)  Notice under Subsection (a) must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the first publication occurring at least 14 days before the date sealed bids are opened.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7502.104. Exclusion of Land

Sec. 7502.104.  EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  If the authority has no outstanding bonds, the board may exclude land or other property from the authority under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The board may require a petitioner for exclusion to:
(1)  pay the authority:
(A)  the fair market value of submains, lateral lines, surface lines, and emitters located on land disannexed from the authority; and
(B)  the actual cost of disconnecting submains, lateral lines, surface lines, and emitters located on land disannexed from the authority; and
(2)  provide, without charge, an easement across the excluded land if, in the opinion of the board, the easement is necessary for the authority to continue to serve other property in the authority effectively and efficiently.
(c)  For purposes of Subsection (b), the fair market value must be determined by an independent appraisal unless the fair market value is mutually agreed on.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7502.105. Failure to Repair or Improve

Sec. 7502.105.  FAILURE TO REPAIR OR IMPROVE.  (a)  If the board finds that the failure or refusal of a landowner receiving water from the authority to make repairs or improvements to any of the landowner's water lines connected to the authority's water system adversely affects the system, the board may:
(1)  discontinue service to the land; or
(2)  give notice to the landowner that the board will make necessary repairs or improvements and demand payment from the landowner for the costs incurred unless the landowner makes the repairs or improvements not later than the 10th day after the date the landowner receives the notice.
(b)  If the board discontinues service to the land, the authority shall immediately give notice to the landowner.
(c)  The notice and the 10-day period for the landowner to make repairs or improvements under Subsection (a)(2) does not apply if there is an urgent necessity to make the repairs or improvements immediately to protect and conserve the authority's water supply.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7502.151. Use of Bond Proceeds From Previous District

Sec. 7502.151.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS FROM PREVIOUS DISTRICT.  The authority may use any bond or bond retirement funds not canceled under Section 3, Chapter 522, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, for any lawful purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7502.152. Ad Valorem Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 7502.152.  AD VALOREM TAXES PROHIBITED.  The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7502.153. Assessments for Costs and Expenses

Sec. 7502.153.  ASSESSMENTS FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES.  (a)  Before October 1 of each year, or as soon after that date as practicable, the board shall:
(1)  estimate the total costs and expenses to be incurred by the authority during  the ensuing fiscal year for the proper maintenance and operation of the authority's facilities, including any necessary reserves and replacement funds; and
(2)  impose assessments to provide money to pay those costs and expenses.
(b)  The board, in its discretion, shall determine the costs and expenses that will be paid by:
(1)  an assessment on all of the land in the authority on a per acre basis; and
(2)  an assessment on a prorated basis on all persons who use or apply to use the authority's water.
(c)  The board shall:
(1)  determine the time at which payment of an assessment is due;
(2)  provide a penalty for late payment;
(3)  provide for collection charges and termination of water service for delinquent accounts;
(4)  allow an assessment to be paid in periodic installments;
(5)  allow a reasonable discount for lump-sum payment of an assessment; and
(6)  adopt any other rules regarding assessments and use of the authority's water the board determines necessary for proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the authority's facilities.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.201. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds

Sec. 7502.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS.  The board may issue revenue bonds of the authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.202. Purpose of Bonds

Sec. 7502.202.  PURPOSE OF BONDS.  Bonds sold under this subchapter must be for the purpose of:
(1)  constructing improvements, additions, and extensions to the authority's water system and rebuilding, replacing, or protecting the water system as required to provide efficient service;
(2)  acquiring necessary sites and easements; and
(3)  paying any incidental costs, professional fees, and costs of issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.203. Security for Revenue Bonds

Sec. 7502.203.  SECURITY FOR REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The principal of and interest on revenue bonds issued under this subchapter and the redemption price of the bonds must be secured by and payable solely from a pledge of all or any part of designated revenue resulting from the operations of the authority's water system.
(b)  The board additionally may secure revenue bonds issued under this subchapter by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on all or part of the physical facilities of the authority as provided by Section 54.504, Water Code.
(c)  The holders of revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may not demand payment from money raised or to be raised from taxation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.204. Maturity of Bonds

Sec. 7502.204.  MATURITY OF BONDS.  Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be issued to mature within 30 years after the date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.205. Capitalized Interest and Discount on Bonds

Sec. 7502.205.  CAPITALIZED INTEREST AND DISCOUNT ON BONDS.  (a)  Capitalized interest on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed two years.
(b)  A discount on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed five percent of the par value of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 7502.206. Validation of Bonds

Sec. 7502.206.  VALIDATION OF BONDS.  The board may file suit to validate bonds in the manner provided by Section 58.453, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7503 - Delta Lake Irrigation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7503.001. Definition

Sec. 7503.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Delta Lake Irrigation District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.08, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7503 - Delta Lake Irrigation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7503.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7503.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Willacy and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.08, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7503 - Delta Lake Irrigation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7503.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 7503.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that 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. 1.08, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7503 - Delta Lake Irrigation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7503.004. District Territory

Sec. 7503.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 166, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Chapter 25, General Laws, Acts of the 39th Legislature, Regular Session, 1925 (Article 7880-1 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;
(2)  Chapter 3, General Laws, Acts of the 46th Legislature, Regular Session, 1939 (Article 7775c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), before August 30, 1971;
(3)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code, before June 19, 1980;
(4)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(5)  Subchapter N, Chapter 58, Water Code; or
(6)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.08, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7503 - Delta Lake Irrigation District › Subchapter B. Powers › Section 7503.051. General Powers

Sec. 7503.051.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has:
(1)  the powers of a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the general laws of this state; and
(2)  the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions that are conferred by this chapter and the general laws of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.08, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7505 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7505.001. Definition

Sec. 7505.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7505 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7505.051. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7505.051.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2019, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that subsection.
(b)  Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code,  the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as  provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7506 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7506.001. Definition

Sec. 7506.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7506 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7506.051. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7506.051.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2019, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that subsection.
(b)  Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code,  the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as  provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7509 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 5 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7509.001. Definition

Sec. 7509.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 5.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle D - Irrigation Districts › Chapter 7509 - Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 5 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7509.051. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7509.051.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2019, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that subsection.
(b)  Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code,  the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as  provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 530 (H.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle E - Levee Improvement Districts › Chapter 7801 - Bois D'arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7801.001. Definitions

Text of section effective until January 01, 2026
Sec. 7801.001.  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 Bois d'Arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties.
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 E - Levee Improvement Districts › Chapter 7801 - Bois D'arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7801.002. Applicability of Other Law

Text of section effective until January 01, 2026
Sec. 7801.002.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 57, Water Code, applies to the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.