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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.001. Definitions

Sec. 6912.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Authority" means the Memorial Villages Water Authority.
(2)  "Board" means the board of supervisors of the authority.
(3)  "Supervisor" means a member of the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.002. Nature of Authority

Sec. 6912.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY.  The authority is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6912.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land included in the boundaries of the authority will benefit from the authority.
(c)  The authority is essential to the accomplishment of the preservation and conservation of the natural resources of this state.
(d)  This chapter addresses a subject in which the state and general public are interested.
(e)  Because the accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries, the authority in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.004. Authority Territory

Sec. 6912.004.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 20, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 6912.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the authority by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6912.006. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 6912.006.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6912.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of seven elected supervisors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 6912.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A supervisor must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age; and
(2)  reside in and own land in the authority.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.053. Eligibility for Candidacy for Board Positions

Sec. 6912.053.  ELIGIBILITY FOR CANDIDACY FOR BOARD POSITIONS.  (a)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 1 or Position 2, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Hedwig Village, Texas.
(b)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 3 or Position 4, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Hunters Creek Village, Texas.
(c)  To be eligible as a candidate for Position 5 or Position 6, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Piney Point Village, Texas.
(d)  Position 7 is an at-large position.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.054. Supervisors' Election

Sec. 6912.054.  SUPERVISORS' ELECTION.  (a)  Notice of a supervisors' election must be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in Harris County at least 30 days before the date of the election.
(b)  The election order must state the time, place, and purpose of the election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.055. Ballot Procedure for Candidates

Sec. 6912.055.  BALLOT PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES.  (a)  A person who wants the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for supervisor must submit a petition to the board's secretary requesting that action.
(b)  The petition must be signed by at least 10 residents of the authority who are qualified to vote at the election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.056. Supervisor's Bond

Sec. 6912.056.  SUPERVISOR'S BOND.  Each supervisor shall give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the supervisor's duties.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Supervisors › Section 6912.057. Vacancies

Sec. 6912.057.  VACANCIES.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining supervisors until the next election of supervisors for the authority.  If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6912.101. General Powers

Sec. 6912.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The authority has all the rights, powers, and privileges provided by general law applicable to a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, and by all other laws that are helpful in carrying out the purposes for which the authority is created.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6912.102. Contracts to Supply Water or Sewage Services

Sec. 6912.102.  CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE SERVICES.  (a)  The authority may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage services.  A municipality or other entity may contract with the authority to supply to the authority water or sewage services.
(b)  The authority may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, water supply, water filtration, or purification and water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities.  A municipality may contract with the authority for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the authority's water production, water supply, water filtration, or purification and water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities.
(c)  A contract may be:
(1)  on the terms and for the consideration agreed to by the parties; and
(2)  for any period not to exceed 50 years.
(d)  An election is not required by a municipality for approval of a water, sewer, or water and sewer contract. A contract may be entered into without the necessity of an election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6912.103. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6912.103.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the authority's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the authority.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6912.151. Tax Method

Sec. 6912.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The authority shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6912.152. Imposition of Taxes; Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6912.152.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES; TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, all provisions of the general laws governing fresh water supply districts that relate to the imposition of ad valorem taxes apply to the authority.
(b)  The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector for the authority.
(c)  The tax assessor-collector:
(1)  shall serve at the pleasure of the board; and
(2)  is not required to be a resident or voter of the authority.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6912.153. Depository

Sec. 6912.153.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a depository for authority money.
(b)  All authority money shall be deposited in a depository bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on the authority's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 6912.154. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 6912.154.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The authority is not required to pay a tax or assessment on an authority project or any part of the project.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6912 - Memorial Villages Water Authority › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6912.201. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 6912.201.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  An authority bond, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6913.001. Definitions

Sec. 6913.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Haskell County Commissioners Court.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Haskell County Water Supply District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6913.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6913.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6913.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 6913.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land in the district will benefit from the improvements to be acquired and constructed by the district.
(b)  Because the accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries, the district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter performs an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.051. District Territory

Sec. 6913.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 141, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  this subchapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 5, Chapter 141, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.052. Annexation of Territory in Haskell County

Sec. 6913.052.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY IN HASKELL COUNTY.  Territory in Haskell County, whether the territory is contiguous to the district or not, may be annexed to the district as provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.053. Petition for Annexation; Board Determination and Resolution

Sec. 6913.053.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD DETERMINATION AND RESOLUTION.  (a)  Territory may be annexed to the district under this subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is filed with the board.
(b)  The petition must:
(1)  be signed by:
(A)  50 registered voters of the territory proposed to be annexed who own taxable property in that territory; or
(B)  a majority of the registered voters of that territory who own taxable property in that territory; and
(2)  describe the territory proposed to be annexed by metes and bounds.
(c)  If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (b), that the annexation would be in the district's interest, and that the district will be able to supply water to the proposed territory, the board shall:
(1)  adopt a resolution requesting that the commissioners court annex the territory to the district and stating any conditions for annexation of the territory; and
(2)  deliver a certified copy of the resolution and of the petition to the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.054. Commissioners Court Resolution; Setting Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.054.  COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION; SETTING ANNEXATION HEARING.  On receipt of a board resolution and petition under this subchapter, the commissioners court shall:
(1)  adopt a resolution that declares the court's intention to call an election in the proposed territory on the proposition of whether to annex the territory to the district; and
(2)  set a time and place to hold a hearing on the question of whether the proposed territory will benefit from the improvements, works, and facilities then owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.055. Notice of Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.055.  NOTICE OF ANNEXATION HEARING.  (a)  Not later than the 10th day before the date of the annexation hearing, notice of the resolution adopted under Section 6913.054 shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the commissioners court, except as provided by Subsection (c).
(b)  The notice must:
(1)  be addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the proposed territory;
(2)  state the time and place of the annexation hearing; and
(3)  describe the proposed territory in the same manner as Section 6913.053(b) requires.
(c)  If a newspaper is not published in the proposed territory, the notice shall be posted in three public places in the proposed territory.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.056. Annexation Hearing

Sec. 6913.056.  ANNEXATION HEARING.  (a)  The annexation hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules prescribed by the commissioners court, and the court may recess the hearing.
(b)  Any interested person may appear at the annexation hearing and offer evidence for or against the proposed annexation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.057. Annexation Findings and Resolution; Election Propositions

Sec. 6913.057.  ANNEXATION FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION PROPOSITIONS.  (a)  At the conclusion of the annexation hearing, if the commissioners court finds that all the proposed territory will benefit from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the commissioners court shall adopt a resolution that:
(1)  calls an election in the proposed territory; and
(2)  states the date of the election and the place or places of holding the election.
(b)  In calling an election on the proposition for annexation of the proposed territory, the commissioners court may include in the same proposition a proposition for:
(1)  the territory to assume its part of the tax-supported bonds of the district then outstanding and those bonds previously voted but not yet sold; and
(2)  an ad valorem tax to be imposed on taxable property in the territory along with the tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.058. Notice of Annexation Election

Sec. 6913.058.  NOTICE OF ANNEXATION ELECTION.  (a)  Not later than the 10th day before the date set for the election, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper designated by the commissioners court, except as provided by Subsection (c).
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Section 4.004, Election Code, notice of the annexation election must:
(1)  state the conditions under which the proposed territory may be annexed; or
(2)  refer to the resolution of the board for that purpose.
(c)  If a newspaper is not published in the proposed territory, the notice shall be posted in three public places in the territory.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.059. Annexation Election Results

Sec. 6913.059.  ANNEXATION ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  The commissioners court shall issue an order declaring the results of the annexation election.
(b)  If the order shows that a majority of the votes cast are in favor of annexation, the commissioners court shall annex the proposed territory to the district.  The annexation is incontestable except in the time for contesting elections under the Election Code.
(c)  A certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the deed records of Haskell County.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.060. Assumption of Debt; Taxes

Sec. 6913.060.  ASSUMPTION OF DEBT; TAXES.  (a)  After territory is annexed to the district, the board may order an election in the district as enlarged to determine whether the district as enlarged shall assume any tax-supported bonds then outstanding and those previously voted but not yet sold and impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district as enlarged to pay the bonds, unless the proposition is voted along with the annexation election and becomes binding on the territory annexed.
(b)  An election ordered under Subsection (a) shall be held in the same manner as an election under this chapter for the issuance of bonds.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations to District Territory › Section 6913.061. Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-Way or Utility Property

Sec. 6913.061.  RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY OR UTILITY PROPERTY.  A railroad right-of-way or a transmission line or another item of property of an electric or gas utility that is not located inside the limits of a municipality will not benefit from improvements, works, or facilities the district is authorized to construct.  Therefore, a railroad right-of-way or a transmission line or another item of property of an electric or gas utility may not be annexed to the district unless the right-of-way or property is located inside the limits of a municipality annexed to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.101. Directors

Sec. 6913.101.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.102. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 6913.102.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A person may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and owns taxable property in the district.
(b)  A member of a municipality's governing body or an employee of a municipality may not be a director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.103. Notice of Directors' Election

Sec. 6913.103.  NOTICE OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  Notice of a directors' election shall be published once in a newspaper published in Haskell County not later than the 10th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.104. Officers

Sec. 6913.104.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The board shall elect from the board's membership a president, a vice president, and any other officers that the board determines are necessary.
(b)  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.105. Vote by Board President

Sec. 6913.105.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.106. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 6913.106.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all powers this chapter gives the president.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.107. Director and Treasurer Bonds

Sec. 6913.107.  DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board.  The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 6913.108. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 6913.108.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Each director:
(1)  shall receive a fee not to exceed $5 for attending each board meeting; and
(2)  is also entitled to receive $5 for each day devoted to the business of the district if the service is expressly approved by the board.
(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code,  by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.151. Acquisition of Water or Water Rights

Sec. 6913.151.  ACQUISITION OF WATER OR WATER RIGHTS.  (a)  The district may acquire a groundwater or surface water supply.
(b)  The district may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or from permit owners.
(c)  The district may purchase water or a water supply from any person.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.152. Construction or Acquisition of Property

Sec. 6913.152.  CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may construct or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary or useful for the purpose of processing groundwater or surface water and transporting the water to any person for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.153. Eminent Domain

Sec. 6913.153.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  To carry out a power provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land and easements inside or outside the district in Haskell County.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c)  The board shall determine the amount and the type of interest in land and easements to be acquired under this section.
(d)  The district's authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.154. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 6913.154.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.155. Construction and Purchasing Contracts

Sec. 6913.155.  CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASING CONTRACTS.  A construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies is governed by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 6913.156. Contracts Related to Water Supply and Facilities

Sec. 6913.156.  CONTRACTS RELATED TO WATER SUPPLY AND FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may contract with any person to supply water to the person.
(b)  The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, supply, or distribution facilities.
(c)  The contract may provide that the contract continues in effect until bonds specified in the contract and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 6913.201. Depository

Sec. 6913.201.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (i), the board shall designate one or more banks in Haskell County to serve as depository for the district's money.
(b)  District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank or banks, except that:
(1)  money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust agreement; and
(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or a trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  The board shall prescribe the terms of service for depositories.
(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall issue a notice to each bank in Haskell County that:
(1)  states the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and
(2)  invites the banks to submit an application to be designated as a depository.
(f)  The notice described by Subsection (e) must be mailed or delivered not later than the 10th day before the date fixed for the submission of applications.
(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:
(1)  consider the application and the management and condition of each bank that applies; and
(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks that:
(A)  offer the most favorable terms for handling the money; and
(B)  the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.
(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.
(i)  If the board does not receive any applications before the time stated in the notice, or if the board rejects all applications, the board shall designate one or more banks located inside or outside the county on terms that the board finds advantageous to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 6913.202. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 6913.202.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 6913.203. Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 6913.203.  TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  Before the sale and delivery of district bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.251. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 6913.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to carry out any power conferred by this chapter, including the power to provide a source of water supply for any person for municipal, domestic, or industrial purposes.
(b)  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.252. Form of Bonds

Sec. 6913.252.  FORM OF BONDS.  District bonds must be:
(1)  issued in the district's name;
(2)  signed by the president or vice president; and
(3)  attested by the secretary.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.253. Maturity

Sec. 6913.253.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.254. Bonds Payable From Revenue

Sec. 6913.254.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.  (a)  In this section, "net revenue" means the district's gross revenue, other than taxation, minus the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district and its property.
(b)  District bonds may be secured as described by a board resolution by a pledge of:
(1)  all or part of the district's net revenue;
(2)  the net revenue of a contract made at any time; or
(3)  other revenue specified by board resolution.
(c)  The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds being issued, subject to conditions specified by the pledge.
(d)  District bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may be issued without an election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.255. Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 6913.255.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  The district may issue bonds:
(1)  payable from ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in the district; or
(2)  secured by and payable from:
(A)  taxes described by Subdivision (1); and
(B)  revenue of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.256. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 6913.256.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  District bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a district election at which a majority of the votes cast favor the bond issuance.
(b)  The board may order an election under this section without a petition.  The order must specify:
(1)  the time and places at which the election will be held;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3)  the maximum amount of the bonds;
(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds;
(5)  the form of the ballot; and
(6)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(c)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper published in Haskell County that is circulated in the district for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be not later than the 15th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle B - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Chapter 6913 - Haskell County Water Supply District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 6913.257. Tax and Compensation Rates

Sec. 6913.257.  TAX AND COMPENSATION RATES.  (a)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due.  The board may adopt the rate of the tax for any year after considering the money received from pledged revenue available for payment of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(b)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue, the board shall set and revise the rates of compensation for water sold and services rendered by the district.
(c)  For bonds payable wholly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to:
(1)  pay the expense of operating and maintaining the facilities of the district;
(2)  pay the bonds as they mature and the interest as it accrues; and
(3)  maintain the reserve and other funds as provided by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(d)  For bonds payable partly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to assure compliance with the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.