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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9091.0103. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 9091.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9091.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9091.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9091.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9091.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9091.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9091.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9091.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9091.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9091.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9091.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9091.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9091.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9091.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9091.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9091.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9091.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0302. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9091.0302.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, and if approved at an election held under Section 53.029(c), Water Code, 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 inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0303. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9091.0303.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0304. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9091.0304.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0305. Division of District

Sec. 9091.0305.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district may, at the time the new district is created, contain only land within the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(e)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 9091.0103 to elect the district's permanent directors.
(f)  An order dividing the district must:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between or among the new districts.
(g)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
(h)  Any new district created by the division of the district shall hold a permanent directors' election as required by Section 9091.0103.
(i)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
(j)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or sales and use taxes.
(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 9091.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0306. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 9091.0306.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0307. Procedure for Election

Sec. 9091.0307.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the defined area or designated property, the board shall hold an election in the defined area or in the designated property only.
(b)  The board may submit the issues to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0308. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 9091.0308.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and, by order, shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.
(b)  A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0309. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 9091.0309.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 9091.0308, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9091.0310. Issuance of Bonds for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 9091.0310.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 9091.0308 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9091.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9091.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 9091.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9091.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9091.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9091.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9091.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9091.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9091.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9091.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9091.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9091.0502.  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 Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9091 - Matthews Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Blanco County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9091.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9091.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 784 (S.B. 2193), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.001. Definitions

Sec. 9206.001.  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 Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9206.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 9206.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9206.064 before September 1, 2011:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Grayson 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, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.004. Initial District Territory

Text of section as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1
Sec. 9206.004.  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;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or other indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.004. Initial District Territory

Text of section as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01
Sec. 9206.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 1.02 of the article creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 1.02 of the article 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;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or other indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9206.005. Annexation by City of Gunter

Sec. 9206.005.  ANNEXATION BY CITY OF GUNTER.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, if all of the territory of the district is annexed by the City of Gunter into the corporate limits of that municipality before the date of the election held to confirm the creation of the district, the district may not be dissolved and shall continue until the district is dissolved under Section 43.074, Local Government Code.
(b)  Any future annexation or inclusion of additional territory into a district governed by this chapter may not occur unless the City of Gunter is allowed to voluntarily annex the same territory into its corporate limits.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9206.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 9206.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9206.061 of this code and Section 49.102, Water Code, directors serve staggered four-year terms, with the terms of two or three directors expiring June 1 of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9206.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 9206.052.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9206.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9206.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the district may not act as a retail provider of water or wastewater services.
(c)  The district shall make its water and wastewater facilities available to an entity holding the applicable certificate of convenience and necessity.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9206.102. Road Projects

Sec. 9206.102.  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 the municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  If a portion of the territory of the district is excluded from the corporate limits of the City of Gunter, the district shall:
(1)  improve, maintain, repair, and operate the roads located in that portion of territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of the political subdivision possessing jurisdiction over the roads in that portion of territory; and
(2)  pay the entire cost of performing the district's duties under Subdivision (1).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9206.103. Division of District

Sec. 9206.103.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if:
(1)  the district has no outstanding bonded debt;
(2)  the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  each new district is within the corporate limits of the City of Gunter.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.  Sections 51.748 through 51.753, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  At the time of creation, any new district created by the division of the district may not contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
Text of subsection as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01
(d)  At the time of creation, any new district created by the division of the district may not contain any land outside the area described by Section 1.02 of the article creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9206.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 9206.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 9206.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9206 - Double Platinum Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9206.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9206.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 9206.101 or 9206.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 9206.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 9206.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (H.B. 3984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.001. Definition

Sec. 9301.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9301.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.003. Purpose

Sec. 9301.003.  PURPOSE.  The purposes of the district are:
(1)  to reclaim and irrigate the district's arid, semiarid, and other lands needing irrigation;
(2)  to reclaim and drain the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage;  and
(3)  all other purposes under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.004. District Territory

Sec. 9301.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 110, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Chapter 2, Title 128, Revised Statutes, before August 30, 1971;
(2)  Chapter 55, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;  or
(4)  other law.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.005. Legislative Findings

Sec. 9301.005.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature determines that:
(1)  all property within the boundaries of the district is benefited by the creation of the district;
(2)  no property not benefited by the creation of the district is included in the district's boundaries;  and
(3)  the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.006. Governing Law; Powers and Duties

Sec. 9301.006.  GOVERNING LAW;  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district is governed by Chapters 49 and 55, Water Code.
(b)  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, duties, and functions of a water improvement district under the Texas Constitution and general law, including Chapters 49 and 55, Water Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9301 - Cameron County Water Improvement District Number Ten › Section 9301.007. Board of Directors

Sec. 9301.007.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of five directors.
(b)  A director must meet the qualifications for a director under Chapter 55, Water Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9303 - El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9303.001. Definitions

Sec. 9303.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 19 (S.B. 832), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 856), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9303 - El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 9303.051. Voter Eligibility

Sec. 9303.051.  VOTER ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  An individual is eligible to vote in a district election only if the individual:
(1)  is 18 years of age or older;
(2)  is a United States citizen;
(3)  holds title to or an interest in title to irrigable land within the boundaries of the district; and
(4)  receives and uses irrigation water delivered by the district through the district's canal system.
(b)  To vote in a district election, an individual eligible to vote under Subsection (a) must register with the district not later than the 30th day before the date on which the district election is held.
(c)  The district shall file with the county clerk of El Paso County a certified copy of the list of the district's registered voters not later than the 25th day before the date on which a district election is held.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 19 (S.B. 832), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9303 - El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 9303.052. District Publication of Notice Concerning Voter Eligibility and Registration

Sec. 9303.052.  DISTRICT PUBLICATION OF NOTICE CONCERNING VOTER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION.  Not later than the 60th day and not earlier than the 90th day before the date of each district election, the district shall publish notice of the voter eligibility and registration requirements provided by Section 9303.051.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 19 (S.B. 832), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9303 - El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 9303.053. Administration of Elections

Sec. 9303.053.  ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS.  (a)  The district shall contract with the elections administrator of El Paso County to conduct an election held by the district.
(b)  The district shall pay the costs of an election conducted under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 856), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle J - Water Improvement Districts › Chapter 9303 - El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 9303.054. Public Information

Sec. 9303.054.  PUBLIC INFORMATION.  (a)  The district shall maintain an Internet website.
(b)  The board shall make available on the district's Internet website:
(1)  campaign finance reports for each director;
(2)  the meeting agenda and minutes for each open meeting held by the board;
(3)  archived video and audio for each open meeting held by the board;
(4)  the district's budget for the current year; and
(5)  any audits of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 856), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9501.001. Definitions

Sec. 9501.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Commission" means a seawall commission established under Section 9501.002.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Matagorda County.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9501.002. Authority to Establish Commission

Sec. 9501.002.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH COMMISSION.  (a)  The commissioners court and the governing body of a municipality in Matagorda County by resolution may establish a seawall commission to perform the functions described by Section 571.002, Local Government Code.
(b)  A resolution authorized by Subsection (a) must specify the date on which the commission is established.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.77(24), eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9501.003. Jurisdiction

Sec. 9501.003.  JURISDICTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission has jurisdiction only in county commissioners precinct number three in Matagorda County, as that precinct existed on December 31, 1959.
(b)  The commission does not have jurisdiction in the municipality of Bay City.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9501.004. Lawsuits

Sec. 9501.004.  LAWSUITS.  The commission may sue and be sued in a court in this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter B. Commission › Section 9501.051. Commission; Terms

Sec. 9501.051.  COMMISSION;  TERMS.  The commission is composed of three members appointed for staggered terms of six years, with one member's term expiring every two years.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter B. Commission › Section 9501.052. Appointment of Members; Vacancy

Sec. 9501.052.  APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS;  VACANCY.  (a)  The members of the commission shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  one member by the commissioners court;
(2)  one member by the governing body of the municipality;  and
(3)  one member by the commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality, acting jointly.
(b)  On expiration of a member's term of office, the office shall be filled by the authority that originally appointed the member.
(c)  If a vacancy occurs during the term, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the original appointing authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter B. Commission › Section 9501.053. Eligibility for Appointment

Sec. 9501.053.  ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT.  To be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission, a person must own real property in and be a qualified voter of the area in which the commission has jurisdiction.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter B. Commission › Section 9501.054. Oath

Sec. 9501.054.  OATH.  (a)  Before assuming the duties of office, each member must:
(1)  take the constitutional oath of office and swear in writing before the county judge that the member will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office;  and
(2)  on the request of the commissioners court or the governing body of the municipality, give an account of the member's activities.
(b)  The clerk of the county court shall file and maintain the oath of office as part of the records of the commission.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions › Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission in Matagorda County › Subchapter B. Commission › Section 9501.055. Bond

Sec. 9501.055.  BOND.  Each member of the commission shall execute a bond in the amount of $1,000 that is:
(1)  payable to the county judge for the benefit of the commission;  and
(2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the member's official duties.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.