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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8806 - Coke County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8806.111. Dissemination of Plans and Information

Sec. 8806.111.  DISSEMINATION OF PLANS AND INFORMATION.  The board may:
(1)  publish plans and information;
(2)  notify the users of groundwater in the district of the plans and information; and
(3)  encourage the adoption and execution of the plans.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.11, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8806 - Coke County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8806.112. Contract for and Sale and Distribution of Water

Sec. 8806.112.  CONTRACT FOR AND SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER.  The district may contract for, sell, and distribute water from a water import authority or other agency.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.11, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8806 - Coke County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8806.113. Annexation

Sec. 8806.113.  ANNEXATION.  Territory may be added to the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.  The board shall determine to which precinct the annexed land is added for the purpose of electing directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.11, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8806 - Coke County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8806.114. Dissolution

Sec. 8806.114.  DISSOLUTION.  Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the dissolution of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.11, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.001. Definitions

Sec. 8807.001.  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 Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8807.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8807.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8807.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to each county in proportion to the contribution of money made; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires on September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8807.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties.
(b)  If the creation of the district is not confirmed by the voters of a county at an election held under Section 8807.023, that county is not included in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.005. Addition of Adjacent County to District

Sec. 8807.005.  ADDITION OF ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  A county adjoining the district may petition to join the district by resolution of the county commissioners court.
(b)  If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county would benefit the district and the county to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county to the district.
(c)  The addition of a county under this section is not final until approved by the voters in the county to be added at an election held for that purpose.
(d)  The ballots for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The addition of (county's name) to the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District."
(e)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the addition of the county to the district, the county is added to the district, and the district boundaries are adjusted accordingly.  If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the addition of the county to the district, the county is not added to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8807.006. Applicability of Other Groundwater Conservation District Law

Sec. 8807.006.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.051. Governing Body

Sec. 8807.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  The district is governed by a board of directors, which initially shall consist of not fewer than three and not more than seven directors, appointed as provided by Section 8807.052.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8807.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  If the voters in Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties confirm the creation of the district, seven directors shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  the Liberty County Commissioners Court shall appoint one director to represent the rural water utilities or the forestry or agricultural groundwater supply interests of the county;
(2)  the Polk County Commissioners Court shall appoint one director to represent the rural water utilities or the large industrial groundwater supply interests of the county;
(3)  the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court shall appoint one director to represent the rural water utilities or the forestry or agricultural groundwater supply interests of the county;
(4)  the incorporated municipalities of Liberty County shall jointly appoint one director;
(5)  the incorporated municipalities of Polk County shall jointly appoint one director;
(6)  the incorporated municipalities of San Jacinto County shall jointly appoint one director; and
(7)  the commissioners courts of Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties shall jointly appoint one director to represent the forestry, agricultural, or landowner groundwater interests of all three counties.
(b)  If the voters in two counties confirm the creation of the district, five directors shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  the commissioners court in each of those counties shall appoint a director as provided by Subsection (a);
(2)  the incorporated municipalities in each of those counties shall appoint a director as provided by Subsection (a); and
(3)  the commissioners courts of the two counties shall jointly appoint one director to represent the forestry, agricultural, or landowner groundwater interests of both counties.
(c)  If the voters in only one county confirm the creation of the district, three directors shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  the commissioners court of the county shall appoint a director as provided by Subsection (a);
(2)  the incorporated municipalities in the county shall appoint a director as provided by Subsection (a); and
(3)  the commissioners court of the county shall appoint an additional director to represent the forestry, agricultural, or landowner groundwater interests of the county.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.053. Change in Composition; Additional County

Sec. 8807.053.  CHANGE IN COMPOSITION; ADDITIONAL COUNTY.  If a county is added to the district under Section 8807.005, the board may change the number of directors so that an equal number of directors is appointed from each county and one director is appointed jointly by the counties in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.054. Terms

Sec. 8807.054.  TERMS.  Directors serve staggered three-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.055. Vacancy; Rules

Sec. 8807.055.  VACANCY; RULES.  (a)  If there is a vacancy on the board, the governing body of each entity that appointed the director who vacated shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules to establish when a vacancy has occurred.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.056. Presiding Officer

Sec. 8807.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The jointly appointed director under Section 8807.052(a)(7) or (b)(3) or the additional director appointed under Section 8807.052(c)(3) shall serve as the presiding officer of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.057. Qualifications; Groundwater Producer

Sec. 8807.057.  QUALIFICATIONS; GROUNDWATER PRODUCER.  A person is not disqualified from serving as a director if that person is an employee, manager, director, or officer of a groundwater producer that is or may be regulated by the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.058. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 8807.058.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may receive reimbursement for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in the discharge of official duties.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8807.059. Voting Requirement

Sec. 8807.059.  VOTING REQUIREMENT.  A majority vote of a quorum is required for board action.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.101. Production Fees

Sec. 8807.101.  PRODUCTION FEES.  (a)  The district may assess reasonable fees on each well in the district.  The fee:
(1)  must be based on the amount of water withdrawn from the well; and
(2)  may not exceed 5 cents per 1,000 gallons of groundwater withdrawn for any purpose.
(b)  This section does not apply to:
(1)  a well used exclusively for agriculture, as defined by Section 36.001, Water Code; or
(2)  an exempt well under Section 8807.102.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.102. Wells Exempt From Regulation

Sec. 8807.102.  WELLS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION.  (a)  The district may not require a permit for a well that is:
(1)  used solely for domestic and livestock purposes; and
(2)  incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day.
(b)  The district may not assess fees on a well that meets the criteria established under Section 36.117(b), Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.103. Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 8807.103.  TAXES PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose a tax.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.104. Limit on Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 8807.104.  LIMIT ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  The district may not issue any bonds or other obligations that pledge revenue derived from district taxation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.105. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8807.105.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8807 - Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8807.106. Limit on Purchase of Groundwater Rights for Conservation Purposes

Sec. 8807.106.  LIMIT ON PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.  The district may purchase groundwater rights only if the purchased rights are acquired for conservation purposes and are held in trust permanently.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 863 (S.B. 1017), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8808.001. Definitions

Sec. 8808.001.  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 Duval County Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8808.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8808.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Duval County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8808.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8808.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Duval County;  and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred;  and
(2)  this chapter expires on September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 701 (H.B. 2070), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8808.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8808.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Duval County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8808.005. Applicability of Other Groundwater Conservation District Law

Sec. 8808.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8808.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8808.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with two or three directors' terms expiring June 1 of each even-numbered year.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8808.052. Method of Electing Directors: Commissioners Precincts

Sec. 8808.052.  METHOD OF ELECTING DIRECTORS:  COMMISSIONERS PRECINCTS.  (a)  The directors of the district shall be elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director shall be elected by the voters of the entire district, and one director shall be elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district.  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct.
(d)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(e)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or a director elected or appointed before the effective date of the change whose term of office begins on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve in the precinct to which elected or appointed even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected or appointed.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8808.053. Election Date

Sec. 8808.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, in May of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8808.055. District Name Change

Sec. 8808.055.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to the county.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 174 (H.B. 839), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8808.056. Advisory Committees

Sec. 8808.056.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  The board by resolution may appoint one or more advisory committees to assist the board with any matter affecting the district.  A person who serves on an advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for that service.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 174 (H.B. 839), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8808.101. Court-Appointed Receiver

Sec. 8808.101.  COURT-APPOINTED RECEIVER.  The district may serve as the court-appointed receiver in a matter determined by a court concerning the disposition of assets of any other district authorized by Section 52(b)(1) or (2), Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including a municipal utility district or a water control and improvement district in Duval County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8808.102. Power to Contract With Municipal Utility Districts

Sec. 8808.102.  POWER TO CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS.  The district may enter into a contract with a municipal utility district in Duval County to assume the functions of the municipal utility district.  A contract under this section may include provisions for the district's:
(1)  assumption of the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the municipal utility district;
(2)  ownership or use of the assets and facilities of the municipal utility district; and
(3)  performance of the functions and services previously provided by the municipal utility district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8808.103. Relation to Other Water-Related Entities

Sec. 8808.103.  RELATION TO OTHER WATER-RELATED ENTITIES.  (a)  To the extent that a rule of the district conflicts with a rule of a water control and improvement district, the rule of the water control and improvement district controls.
(b)  To the extent that a rule of the district conflicts with a rule of a municipal utility district, the rule of the municipal utility district controls.
(c)  Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), to the extent that a rule of the district concerning groundwater conflicts with a rule of a water control and improvement district or a municipal utility district whose territory is located wholly or partly in the district's territory, the rule of the district controls.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.151. Definitions

Sec. 8808.151.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Commission" means the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
(2)  "Directors" means the board of directors of a water control and improvement district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 1600), Sec. 2.95, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 95, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.152. Authority for Agreement for Merger; Provisions

Sec. 8808.152.  AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENT FOR MERGER; PROVISIONS.  (a)  Subject to Sections 8808.153, 8808.154, and 8808.155, the district may enter into a merger agreement with a water control and improvement district in Duval County.
(b)  The merger agreement must include provisions for:
(1)  the district's assumption of the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the water control and improvement district;
(2)  the district's assumption of the ownership of the assets and facilities of the water control and improvement district;
(3)  the assignment to the district of the certificate of public convenience and necessity obtained by the water control and improvement district under Subchapter G, Chapter 13, Water Code, and any right obtained under the certificate;
(4)  the district's performance of the functions and services previously provided by the water control and improvement district; and
(5)  the dissolution of the water control and improvement district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.153. Board and Directors Approval of Merger Agreement

Sec. 8808.153.  BOARD AND DIRECTORS APPROVAL OF MERGER AGREEMENT.  Before an election to confirm a proposed merger agreement described by Section 8808.152 may be held, the board and the directors must each approve the proposed merger agreement in accordance with the laws, rules, and procedures applicable to the district and the water control and improvement district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.154. Commission Determination of District Capability for Service

Sec. 8808.154.  COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF DISTRICT CAPABILITY FOR SERVICE.  Before an election to confirm a proposed merger agreement described by Section 8808.152 may be held, the commission must determine that the district is capable of rendering adequate and continuous service as required by Section 13.251, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.155. Election to Confirm Merger Agreement

Sec. 8808.155.  ELECTION TO CONFIRM MERGER AGREEMENT.  (a)  Before a proposed merger agreement described by Section 8808.152 may take effect, the board shall hold an election to confirm the agreement.
(b)  The election must be held on the first authorized uniform election date after the board and the directors approve the proposed merger agreement that allows sufficient time for the board to comply with all applicable provisions of the Election Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.156. Ballots for Election

Sec. 8808.156.  BALLOTS FOR ELECTION.  The ballot for an election under Section 8808.155 shall read as follows:
"By voting YES on this ballot, you are voting in favor of the proposed merger agreement between the (name of water control and improvement district) and the Duval County Groundwater Conservation District under which the debts, liabilities, obligations, assets, and facilities of (name of water control and improvement district) are to be transferred to the district, the district is to perform the functions and services previously provided by the (name of water control and improvement district), and the (name of water control and improvement district) is to be dissolved.  By voting NO on this ballot, you are voting against the proposed merger agreement."
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.157. Election Results for Merger With Water Control and Improvement District

Sec. 8808.157.  ELECTION RESULTS FOR MERGER WITH WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting in an election under Section 8808.155 both in the area of the water control and improvement district and in the territory of the district outside that area vote in favor of the ballot proposition, the proposed merger agreement takes effect.
(b)  If a majority of the voters voting in an election under Section 8808.155 either in the area of the water control and improvement district or in the territory of the district outside that area do not vote in favor of the ballot proposition:
(1)  the proposed merger agreement does not take effect; and
(2)  the board may not hold a subsequent election to confirm a proposed merger agreement between the same water control and improvement district and the district before the first anniversary of the election date.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8808 - Duval County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. Merger With Water Control and Improvement District › Section 8808.158. Filing Requirement

Sec. 8808.158.  FILING REQUIREMENT.  If a proposed merger agreement is confirmed at an election under Section 8808.155, not later than the 15th day after the date of the election the board shall file with the commission and in the deed records of Duval County a copy of:
(1)  the merger agreement;
(2)  the resolutions or other actions taken by the board and the directors approving the merger agreement under Section 8808.153; and
(3)  the election results.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 450 (S.B. 1847), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8809.001. Definitions

Sec. 8809.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8809.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8809.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8809.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8809.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the creation of the district is feasible and practicable;
(2)  the district will benefit the land in the district;
(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and
(4)  the district will provide a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8809.004. District Territory

Sec. 8809.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 992, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8809.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8809.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board is composed of nine directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8809.052. Election Date

Sec. 8809.052.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8809.053. Qualifications for Election

Sec. 8809.053.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION.  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8809.054. Board Resolutions; Voting Requirements

Sec. 8809.054.  BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The district shall act by resolutions adopted by the board.
(b)  All directors are entitled to vote.
(c)  The affirmative vote of a majority of the board is necessary to adopt a resolution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8809.055. Notice of Meetings

Sec. 8809.055.  NOTICE OF MEETINGS.  The board must publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not later than the fifth day before the date the board is scheduled to meet.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8809.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district is governed by and subject to Chapter 36, Water Code, and has the powers and duties provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.102. Limitations on District Powers

Sec. 8809.102.  LIMITATIONS ON DISTRICT POWERS.  The district does not have the power to issue bonds and impose taxes under Subchapters F and G, Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.103. Regulation of Groundwater Pumping and Use

Sec. 8809.103.  REGULATION OF GROUNDWATER PUMPING AND USE.  The district may:
(1)  prohibit the pumping or use of groundwater if the district determines that the pumping would present an unreasonable risk of pollution; or
(2)  limit the pumping of groundwater to uses determined by the board to benefit the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.104. Purchase of Water by Injection Well Permit Holder

Sec. 8809.104.  PURCHASE OF WATER BY INJECTION WELL PERMIT HOLDER.  The district may require persons holding a permit for an injection well to purchase water from the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.105. Disposal of Salt Dome Leachate

Sec. 8809.105.  DISPOSAL OF SALT DOME LEACHATE.  The district may:
(1)  adopt rules for the disposal of salt dome leachate in the district; or
(2)  require the disposal of salt dome leachate outside the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.106. Water Well Fees

Sec. 8809.106.  WATER WELL FEES.  (a)  The district shall impose a fee on each water well at the time a permit is first issued and may impose an annual fee on each well.
(b)  The amount of a well fee must be set according to:
(1)  the size of the column pipe used in the well;
(2)  the production capacity of the well; or
(3)  the amount of water produced.
(c)  The board shall adopt rules relating to the rates for the fees.
(d)  The board may:
(1)  adopt rules classifying the types of uses made of groundwater in the district; and
(2)  use the classifications to determine, in part, the amount of fees to be imposed under this section.
(e)  The district may use money collected from fees to manage and operate the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8809 - Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8809.107. Dissolution of District

Sec. 8809.107.  DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.  The district may be dissolved as provided by Subchapter P, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8810 - Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8810.001. Definitions

Sec. 8810.001.  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 Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 855 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8810 - Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8810.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8810.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Burnet County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 855 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8810 - Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8810.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8810.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Burnet County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires on September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 855 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8810 - Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8810.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8810.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Burnet County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 855 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8810 - Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8810.005. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 8810.005.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to achieve the legislative intent and purposes of Chapter 36, Water Code.  A power granted by Chapter 36, Water Code, or this chapter shall be broadly interpreted to achieve that intent and those purposes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 855 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.