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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7208.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7208.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Guadalupe and Wilson Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7208.0103. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7208.0103.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2026:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2026, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Guadalupe or Wilson County, as appropriate, any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2027.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7208.0104. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 7208.0104.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7208.0105. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7208.0105.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
For expiration of this subchapter, see Section 7208.0154.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 7208.0151. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7208.0151.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a) The temporary board of directors of the district is composed of:
(1)  James Martin;
(2)  Irene Moreno-Ybarra;
(3)  Bernard Mueller;
(4)  Deborah Magin;
(5)  Keith Steffen; and
(6)  Michael Andrews.
(b)  Each temporary director shall qualify for office as provided by Section 49.055, Water Code.
(c)  If a temporary director fails to qualify for office, the temporary directors who have qualified shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy.  If at any time there are fewer than four qualified temporary directors, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all vacancies on the board.
(d)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 7208.0152; or
(2)  the date this chapter expires under Section 7208.0103.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 7208.0152. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 7208.0152.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  (a) Before September 1, 2026, the temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect six initial directors in accordance with Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code.
(b)  The temporary board of directors shall determine the method for determining the initial term of each person on the initial board of directors.  The terms must be clearly stated on the ballot for the confirmation and directors' election.
(c)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and directors' election held as provided by this section.
(d)  The initial directors shall continue to serve until the district directors elected at the first regularly scheduled election of directors qualify for office.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 7208.0153. Transfer of Assets; Dissolution

Sec. 7208.0153.  TRANSFER OF ASSETS; DISSOLUTION. (a) If the creation of the district is confirmed under Section 7208.0152, the corporation shall transfer the assets, debts, and contractual rights and obligations of the corporation to the district.
(b)  Following the transfer under Subsection (a):
(1)  the board of directors of the corporation shall commence dissolution proceedings of the corporation;
(2)  Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10666 is considered to be held by the district; and
(3)  the board of directors of the corporation shall notify:
(A)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the dissolution of the corporation; and
(B)  the Public Utility Commission of Texas of the transfer of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10666 to the district.
(c)  On receipt of notice under Subsection (b)(3)(B), the Public Utility Commission of Texas shall note in its records that Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10666 is held by the district and shall reissue the certificate in the name of the district without further application, notice, or hearing.  A person, party, or entity does not have any right of protest, objection, or administrative review of the transfer prescribed by this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 7208.0154. Expiration of Subchapter

Sec. 7208.0154.  EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter expires September 1, 2027.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7208.0201. Directors

Sec. 7208.0201.  DIRECTORS.  The district shall be governed by a board of not fewer than 5 and not more than 11 directors, elected in accordance with Section 65.103, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7208.0301. General Powers

Sec. 7208.0301.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7208.0302. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7208.0302.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge an initial water service impact fee that is not greater than the capital recovery fee charged by the corporation on September 1, 2023, under the corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to an initial water service impact fee set under Subsection (a).
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee authorized under Subsection (a) only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or as otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7209 - Mustang Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7209.001. Definitions

Sec. 7209.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board of directors of the district.
(3)  "District" means the Mustang Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 791 (H.B. 4044), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7209 - Mustang Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7209.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 7209.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 791 (H.B. 4044), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7209 - Mustang Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7209.052. Director Eligibility

Sec. 7209.052.  DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a retail water or sewer service customer of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 791 (H.B. 4044), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7209 - Mustang Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7209.053. Election of Directors From Single-Member Districts

Sec. 7209.053.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS.  (a)  The board by rule may provide for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts.
(b)  In addition to the qualifications required by Section 7209.052, if the board provides for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts, to be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for  or to serve as a director from  a single-member district, a person must be a resident of that district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 791 (H.B. 4044), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7209 - Mustang Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 7209.101. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 7209.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district has the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(b)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (S.B. 1873), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1309 (H.B. 3954), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7210.001. Definition

Sec. 7210.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Fort Griffin Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7210.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7210.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in portions of Shackelford, Stephens, and Throckmorton Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7210.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7210.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Shackelford, Stephens, and Throckmorton Counties as appropriate; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7210.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7210.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7210.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7210.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7210.051. Directors

Sec. 7210.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7210.101. General Powers

Sec. 7210.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7210 - Fort Griffin Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7210.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7210.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the equity buy-in fee charged by the Shackelford Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7211.001. Definition

Sec. 7211.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the San Jacinto Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7211.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7211.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in San Jacinto County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7211.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7211.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to San Jacinto County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7211.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7211.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7211.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7211.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7211.051. Directors

Sec. 7211.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7211.052. Qualifications for Directors

Sec. 7211.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS.  Notwithstanding Section 65.102, Water Code, to be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  at least 18 years old;
(2)  a resident citizen of this state; and
(3)  either a user of the district facilities or a qualified voter of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7211.101. General Powers

Sec. 7211.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7211.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7211.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the tap fee charged by the San Jacinto Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7211 - San Jacinto Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7211.103. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 7211.103.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn, for sanitary sewer purposes, land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 853), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7212.001. Definition

Sec. 7212.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Goforth Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7212.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7212.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Caldwell, Hays, and Travis Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7212.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7212.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Caldwell, Hays, or Travis County, as appropriate; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7212.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7212.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7212.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7212.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7212.051. Directors

Sec. 7212.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7212.101. General Powers

Sec. 7212.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7212 - Goforth Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7212.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7212.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the sum of the capital improvement fee and connection fee charged by the Goforth Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7213.001. Definition

Sec. 7213.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7213.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7213.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7213.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7213.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Kaufman County any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7213.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7213.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7213.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7213.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7213.051. Directors

Sec. 7213.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7213.101. General Powers

Sec. 7213.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7213 - Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7213.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7213.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the equity buy-in fee charged by the Gastonia-Scurry Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7214 - Rockett Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7214.001. Definition

Sec. 7214.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Rockett Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 386 (H.B. 436), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7214 - Rockett Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Bonds › Section 7214.051. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 7214.051.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district has the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(b)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 386 (H.B. 436), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7215 - Marilee Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7215.001. Definition

Sec. 7215.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Marilee Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 2055), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7215 - Marilee Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Bonds › Section 7215.051. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 7215.051.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district has the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(b)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 2055), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7216.001. Definitions

Sec. 7216.001.  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 Johnson County Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7216.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7216.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Johnson, Hill, Ellis, and Tarrant Counties created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7216.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 7216.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7216.004. District Territory

Sec. 7216.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 780, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 65, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue bonds or refunding bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7216.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 7216.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 11 elected directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7216.101. Special Utility District Powers

Sec. 7216.101.  SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  Except as specifically limited by Section 7216.102, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a special utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including those provided by Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7216.102. Limitation of Certain Powers

Sec. 7216.102.  LIMITATION OF CERTAIN POWERS.  (a)  Before June 20, 2009, the district:
(1)  shall limit the exercise of its powers related to the provision of public water utility service to territory that is located within the boundaries of the district or as authorized by Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10081; and
(2)  may not provide wastewater service, solid waste service, firefighting service, or stormwater, flood control, and drainage services and may not convert to or otherwise become a municipal utility district, absent the express written consent of any municipality with extraterritorial jurisdiction that overlaps the district's boundaries.
(b)  On or after June 20, 2009, to exercise a power restricted by this section, the district must file an application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if allowed by the law in existence at that time, to exercise that additional power.  In addition to filing an application seeking expansion of the district's powers, the district must apply for a sewer certificate of convenience and necessity for the district to provide retail wastewater service.  The district shall provide notice and a copy of an application for expansion of powers to each municipality whose jurisdiction, including extraterritorial jurisdiction, overlaps the district's boundaries, in addition to complying with any other applicable notice requirements.
(c)  If a municipality that is entitled to the notice required by Subsection (b) files a request for a contested case hearing within 60 days after receipt of the notice, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall directly refer the application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case hearing.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7216.103. District Rules

Sec. 7216.103.  DISTRICT RULES.  The district may adopt and enforce reasonable rules.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7216.104. Conflict With Municipal Regulation

Sec. 7216.104.  CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL REGULATION.  (a)  If a municipality asserts regulatory authority, including water quality standards, over a geographic area located within the district's jurisdiction, the municipality's regulation controls over the district's regulation if there is a regulatory conflict.
(b)  This section does not apply to:
(1)  potable water quality standards; or
(2)  a dispute relating to retail water utility service areas.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7216 - Johnson County Special Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7216.151. Tax-Exempt Bond Financing; Sales Tax Exemption

Sec. 7216.151.  TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING; SALES TAX EXEMPTION.  This chapter may not be construed to impair the district's ability or right to obtain tax-exempt bond financing or a state sales tax exemption.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7218 - Jonah Water Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7218.001. Definitions

Sec. 7218.001.  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 Jonah Water Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7218 - Jonah Water Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7218.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 7218.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7218 - Jonah Water Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7218.052. Director Eligibility

Sec. 7218.052.  DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  a retail water or sewer service customer of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.