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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8343.005. Territory Added

Sec. 8343.005.  TERRITORY ADDED.  (a)  The territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter is added to the district's territory as of the effective date of this section.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8343.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8343.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8343.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8343.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8343.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Julie Lane;
(2)  Heidi Parker;
(3)  Jerry Valdez;
(4)  Craig Grona; and
(5)  Bruce Aupperle.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8343.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8343.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8343.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8343.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8343.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8343.102. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8343.102.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, including bridges, storm drainage, and other improvements or appurtenances in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8343.103. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8343.103.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If a municipality or county will maintain and operate the road, the municipality or county must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
(d)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8343.104. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8343.104.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8343.102; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.151. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 8343.151.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes or assessments.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.152. Law Applicable to New District

Sec. 8343.152.  LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.  This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district, including the power to divide in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.153. Limitation on Area of New District

Sec. 8343.153.  LIMITATION ON AREA OF NEW DISTRICT.  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the combined area of:
(1)  the territory of the district at the time the district was initially created; and
(2)  the area added by Section 8343.005.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.154. Division Procedures

Sec. 8343.154.  DIVISION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent appraisal roll for each county in which the district is located, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(b)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8343.003 to confirm the district's creation.
(c)  An order dividing the district:
(1)  must:
(A)  name each new district;
(B)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(C)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(D)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts; and
(2)  is subject to a confirmation election in each new district.
(d)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.155. Confirmation Election for New District

Sec. 8343.155.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.  (a)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8343.003.
(b)  The results of that election must be filed as required by Sections 49.102(e) and (f), Water Code.
(c)  The division of the district is not effective unless the voters of each proposed new district vote to confirm the creation of their new district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.156. Municipal Consent

Sec. 8343.156.  MUNICIPAL CONSENT.  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8343.004 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8343.157. Tax or Bond Election

Sec. 8343.157.  TAX OR BOND ELECTION.  Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8343.201. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8343.201.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8343.251.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8343 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8343.251. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8343.251.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1258 (S.B. 629), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8344.001. Definitions

Sec. 8344.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8344.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8344.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8344.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8344.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8344.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8344.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8344.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the territory added by Section 8344.005 is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8344.005. Territory Added

Sec. 8344.005.  TERRITORY ADDED.  (a)  The territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter is added to the district's territory as of the effective date of this section.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8344.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8344.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8344.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8344.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8344.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Erika Jasinski;
(2)  Eric Blakely;
(3)  Jonathan Parker;
(4)  Meredith Powell; and
(5)  Rick Dolifka.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8344.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8344.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8344.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8344.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8344.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8344.102. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8344.102.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, including bridges, storm drainage, and other improvements or appurtenances in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8344.103. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8344.103.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If a municipality or county will maintain and operate the road, the municipality or county must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
(d)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8344.104. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8344.104.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8344.102; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.151. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 8344.151.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes or assessments.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.152. Law Applicable to New District

Sec. 8344.152.  LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.  This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district, including the power to divide in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.153. Limitation on Area of New District

Sec. 8344.153.  LIMITATION ON AREA OF NEW DISTRICT.  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the combined area of:
(1)  the territory of the district at the time the district was initially created; and
(2)  the area added by Section 8344.005.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.154. Division Procedures

Sec. 8344.154.  DIVISION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent appraisal roll for each county in which the district is located, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(b)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8344.003 to confirm the district's creation.
(c)  An order dividing the district:
(1)  must:
(A)  name each new district;
(B)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(C)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(D)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts; and
(2)  is subject to a confirmation election in each new district.
(d)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.155. Confirmation Election for New District

Sec. 8344.155.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.  (a)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8344.003.
(b)  The results of that election must be filed as required by Sections 49.102(e) and (f), Water Code.
(c)  The division of the district is not effective unless the voters of each proposed new district vote to confirm the creation of their new district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.156. Municipal Consent

Sec. 8344.156.  MUNICIPAL CONSENT.  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8344.004 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8344.157. Tax or Bond Election

Sec. 8344.157.  TAX OR BOND ELECTION.  Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8344.201. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8344.201.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8344.251.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8344 - Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8344.251. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8344.251.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 630), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.001. Definitions

Sec. 8345.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8345.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8345.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8345.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8345.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8345.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8345.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8345.006.  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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8345.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8345.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8345.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8345.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8345.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Nyle Maxwell;
(2)  John Avery;
(3)  Charles Avery;
(4)  Joseph Rutledge; and
(5)  Troy Lawson.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8345.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8345.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8345.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8345.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8345.102.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8345.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
(b)  The district may not exercise the powers provided by this section unless the district submits a petition to and obtains approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.104. Approval of Road Project

Sec. 8345.104.  APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 8345.103 unless:
(1)  each municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if a municipality or county will operate and maintain the road; or
(2)  the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if the state will operate and maintain the road.
(b)  The district may not design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, or convey a road project unless the district obtains approval from the Texas Transportation Commission.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.105. Street Repair and Maintenance

Sec. 8345.105.  STREET REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.  (a)  After the 10th anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the district, at the district's expense, shall repair and maintain the streets in the district.
(b)  A district's repair and maintenance of a street under this section must meet all applicable construction standards and regulations of Williamson County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.106. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8345.106.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8345.107. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8345.107.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8345.103;  or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8345.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8345.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes;  or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8345.153.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8345.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8345.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8345.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8345.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8345.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8345.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8345.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8345.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8345.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8345 - South Fork Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8345.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8345.203.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1095 (H.B. 4803), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8346 - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8346.001. Definitions

Sec. 8346.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 387 (H.B. 1599), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8346 - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8346.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8346.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 387 (H.B. 1599), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8346 - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8346.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8346.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 387 (H.B. 1599), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.