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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8132.106. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8132.106.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8132.107. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8132.107.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter D. One-Time Division of District › Section 8132.151. Authority to Divide District

Sec. 8132.151.  AUTHORITY TO DIVIDE DISTRICT.  The district may be divided into two districts in accordance with this subchapter after the creation of the district has been confirmed at an election under Section 8132.023 if:
(1)  the district does not have any outstanding debt secured by district taxes or revenue;
(2)  the district has not annexed land or been divided; and
(3)  each new district created by the division contains at least 100 acres.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter D. One-Time Division of District › Section 8132.152. Division Procedures

Sec. 8132.152.  DIVISION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on its own motion or on receipt of a petition to that effect from a district landowner.
(b)  The board may adopt a resolution to divide the district into two districts named Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21-A and Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21-B.  The resolution must include:
(1)  the names of and a metes and bounds description of the territory of the two new districts; and
(2)  the terms and conditions of the division, including a plan that:
(A)  ensures current obligations of the district are not impaired by providing for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(B)  provides for the assumption of any district obligations under an agreement with or resolution adopted by a municipality having jurisdiction over the creation of the district consenting to the creation of the district, to the extent that the agreement or resolution:
(i)  is applicable;
(ii)  is not contrary to any other law or provision of this chapter; and
(iii)  does not impose obligations that limit the district's powers and authority to issue bonds for any purpose authorized under this chapter.
(c)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the board adopts a resolution dividing the district, the board shall provide a copy of the resolution and the names of the temporary directors of the new districts to:
(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  the attorney general;
(3)  the Commissioners Court of Williamson County; and
(4)  any municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over land in the original district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter D. One-Time Division of District › Section 8132.153. Governing New Districts

Sec. 8132.153.  GOVERNING NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  The new districts are separate districts and shall be governed as separate districts.
(b)  Until the 91st day after the date the board adopts a resolution dividing the district, the board shall continue to act on behalf of the district to wind up the affairs of the district.
(c)  The district directors shall act as temporary directors of one of the new districts and shall appoint five individuals to serve as temporary directors of the other new district. A temporary director is not required to own land in either of the new districts.  A temporary director shall qualify for and assume office not later than the 90th day after the date the board adopts a resolution dividing the district.
(d)  Temporary directors of a new district serve until the new district elects initial permanent directors.  The election of directors for each new district shall be held on the next uniform election date in May of an even-numbered year after the date the temporary directors take office that allows sufficient time to comply with the requirements of other law.
(e)  The initial permanent directors elected at an election held under Subsection (d) serve staggered terms determined in the manner provided for directors of the original district under Section 8132.024.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter D. One-Time Division of District › Section 8132.154. Powers and Duties of New Districts

Sec. 8132.154.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), each new district created under this subchapter has the powers and duties of the original district under this chapter, including the powers and duties under general law applicable to municipal utility districts that relate to the imposition of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
(b)  A new district does not have the power to divide into new districts.
(c)  A new district shall pay its proportionate share of any obligations of the original district in accordance with the resolution dividing the district.  The new districts may pay debts of the original district from district contributions or from the proceeds resulting from the imposition of a tax, assessments on the land in the district, or district revenue.
(d)  A new district may contract with the other new district for the provision of water or wastewater or regarding any other matter the boards of directors of the districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8132.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8132.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8132.106.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8132.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8132.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8133.001. Definitions

Sec. 8133.001.  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 Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8133.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8133.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8133.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8133.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8133.023 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved 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 Williamson 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8133.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8133.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8133.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8133.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8133.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8133.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8133.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8133.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8133.101. Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Approval

Sec. 8133.101.  WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN APPROVAL.  The district must obtain the approval of the Brazos River Authority for the design of any district wastewater treatment facility.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8133.102. Wastewater Service Providers

Sec. 8133.102.  WASTEWATER SERVICE PROVIDERS.  Only the Brazos River Authority or a provider approved by the Brazos River Authority may provide wastewater service in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8133 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 16 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8133.103. Compliance With Sewer Service Agreement

Sec. 8133.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT.  The district shall comply with the terms and conditions of the "Agreement Regarding Sewer Service Areas and Customers by and between Lower Colorado River Authority, Brazos River Authority, City of Georgetown, City of Liberty Hill and Chisholm Trail Special Utility District" dated February 1, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1332 (H.B. 3548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8134.001. Definitions

Sec. 8134.001.  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 Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8134.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8134.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8134.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8134.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8134.023 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved 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 Williamson 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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8134.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8134.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8134.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8134.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8134.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8134.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8134.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8134.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.101. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 8134.101.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues, the district, including any annexed territory, may be divided into an original district and one or more new districts.  The board shall determine which portion of the divided area constitutes the original district.
(b)  A district created by division of the original district under Subsection (a) may further subdivide as determined by the board of that district.
(c)  After a division under Subsection (a) or (b), the original district and any new district created must be at least 100 acres.
(d)  The board by resolution may declare an intent to divide the district.  The resolution must:
(1)  set the terms of the division, including a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(2)  contain a metes and bounds description for each district, including the modified original district.
(e)  Section 42.042, Local Government Code, and Section 54.016, Water Code, do not apply to the creation of a new district by division under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.102. District Division by Election

Sec. 8134.102.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8134.103, the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed under Section 8134.101(d).
(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 20th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:
(1)  the date and location of the election; and
(2)  the proposition to be voted on.
(c)  If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the division, the district is divided.
(d)  If less than a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.103. District Division by Consent

Sec. 8134.103.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY CONSENT.  (a)  The board may approve and order the division of the district without an election if the board has received written consent to the proposed division from all title holders of the land in the proposed new district or districts as indicated by the tax rolls of the central appraisal district.
(b)  If the board orders the division without an election, the district is divided as of the date of the order.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.104. Notice of Division

Sec. 8134.104.  NOTICE OF DIVISION.  Not later than the 30th day after the date of a division under this subchapter, the district shall provide written notice of the plan for division to:
(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  the attorney general;
(3)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and
(4)  any municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in a new district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.105. District Names Following Division

Sec. 8134.105.  DISTRICT NAMES FOLLOWING DIVISION.  The area designated by the board as the original district retains the name of the original district.  The resulting new districts are assigned consecutive letters to be appended to the name of the original district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.106. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8134.106.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  After a division under this subchapter, the board shall continue to act as the board of the original district.
(b)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of the division, the board shall appoint five directors for each of the new districts.  A person appointed under this subsection is not required to own land in or reside in the district for which the person is appointed.
(c)  Directors of the original district serve the staggered terms to which they were elected before the division.  Directors appointed under Subsection (b) serve until June 1 following the election for directors under Subsection (d).
(d)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, an election shall be held to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (b).  Of the five directors elected in each district, the three directors receiving the greatest number of votes shall serve terms expiring June 1 following the second regularly scheduled election of directors under Subsection (e), and the remaining two directors shall serve terms expiring June 1 following the first regularly scheduled election of directors.
(e)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), directors serve staggered four-year terms.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.107. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8134.107.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board in the plan for division.
(c)  Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts and the original district on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.108. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8134.108.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8134 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 19 › Subchapter C. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8134.109. Annexation by Municipality

Sec. 8134.109.  ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.  A municipality may annex the original district, or a new district that is created as a result of a division of the district under Section 8134.102 or 8134.103, only after:
(1)  the district has installed at least 90 percent of all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary and adequate to:
(A)  provide service to the proposed development within the district;
(B)  accomplish the purposes for which the district was created; and
(C)  exercise the powers provided by general law and this chapter; or
(2)  at least 20 years have elapsed since the creation of the district was confirmed at an election held under Section 8134.023.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8135.001. Definitions

Sec. 8135.001.  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 Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8135.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8135.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8135.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8135.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8135.022 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Williamson County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8135.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8135.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8135.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8135.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8135.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8135.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8135.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8135.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8135.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8135.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8135.103. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8135.103.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8135.104. Compliance With Municipal Ordinances

Sec. 8135.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES.  The district is subject to the requirements of municipal ordinances of the City of Hutto that apply to areas within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Hutto, unless the municipality's governing body waives compliance.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.151. Division of District; Requirements

Sec. 8135.151.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  Subject to the approval of the City of Hutto, at any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues, the district, including any annexed territory, may be divided into two or more new districts.
(b)  A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.
(c)  The board by resolution may declare an intent to divide the district.  The resolution must:
(1)  set the terms of the division, including a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(2)  contain a metes and bounds description for each new district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.152. District Division by Election

Sec. 8135.152.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed under Section 8135.151.
(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 20th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:
(1)  the date and location of the election; and
(2)  the proposition to be voted on.
(c)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district is divided.
(d)  If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
(e)  The resulting new districts are separate districts and shall be governed as separate districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.153. Notice of Division

Sec. 8135.153.  NOTICE OF DIVISION.  Not later than the 30th day after the date of a division under this subchapter, the district shall provide written notice of the plan for division to:
(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  the attorney general;
(3)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and
(4)  each municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in a new district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.154. District Names Following Division

Sec. 8135.154.  DISTRICT NAMES FOLLOWING DIVISION.  The resulting new districts are assigned consecutive letters to be appended to the name of the original district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.155. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8135.155.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the board shall:
(1)  appoint itself as the board of one of the new districts; and
(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts.
(b)  A director appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serves the term to which that director was elected in the original district.  A director appointed under Subsection (a)(2):
(1)  serves until the election for directors under Subsection (c); and
(2)  is not required to own land in or reside in the district for which the director is appointed.
(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, an election shall be held to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).  Of the five directors elected in each district, the three directors receiving the greatest number of votes shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors under Subsection (d), and the remaining two directors shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors.
(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), directors serve staggered four-year terms.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.156. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8135.156.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board in the plan for division.
(c)  Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.157. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8135.157.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.158. Bond Issuance by New District

Sec. 8135.158.  BOND ISSUANCE BY NEW DISTRICT.  A new district may issue bonds payable wholly or partially from ad valorem taxes on the approval of a majority of the residents voting in an election called and held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8135 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22 › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8135.159. Maintenance Tax Approval for New District

Sec. 8135.159.  MAINTENANCE TAX APPROVAL FOR NEW DISTRICT.  A new district may impose a maintenance tax on the approval of a majority of the residents voting in an election called and held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 464 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8136.001. Definitions

Sec. 8136.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" or "boards" means, as appropriate, the board of directors of one or all of the districts.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" or "districts" means, as appropriate, one or all of the Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8136.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8136.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  Each district is a municipal utility district in Rockwall County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8136.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8136.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of a district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8136.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Rockwall County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  the provisions of this chapter relating to that district expire September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.