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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8136.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8136.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Each district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of each district, as described in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8136.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8136.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8136.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8136.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  Each district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8136.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8136.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors of each district shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8136.101. General Powers

Sec. 8136.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Each district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8136.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8136.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, each district may construct, maintain, or operate paved roads or works, facilities, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8136.103. Adding Land by Petition of Landowner

Sec. 8136.103.  ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER.  Each district may only add land to the district in the manner provided by Section 49.301, Water Code, if a landowner petitions for the addition of land that is:
(1)  adjacent to the boundaries of the district; or
(2)  separated from the district by public land or right-of-way.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8136.104. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8136.104.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  Each district may exercise the power of eminent domain within the boundaries of the district for all public purposes.
(b)  Each district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the boundaries of the district only for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, operating, repairing, or maintaining water supply lines or sanitary sewer lines.
(c)  Each district shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the same manner as required for a county.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8136.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8136.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  Each district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued to finance projects under Section 8136.102.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8136 - Rockwall County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8136.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8136.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  Each district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8136.101 and 8136.102.
(b)  A district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8136.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8136.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by a district under Section 8136.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1855), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8137.001. Definitions

Sec. 8137.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "City" means the City of Texas City, Texas.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8137.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8137.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Galveston County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8137.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8137.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8137.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8137.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the same purposes as a municipal utility district as provided by Section 54.012, Water Code;
(2)  the same purposes as a navigation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and operating under Chapters 60 and 62, Water Code; and
(3)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8137.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8137.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect 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 or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8137.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8137.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8137.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8137.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8137.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8137.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8137.102.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.103. Navigation Powers

Sec. 8137.103.  NAVIGATION POWERS.  The district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, improve, or extend, inside and outside the district, canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and any other improvements or facilities necessary or convenient to accomplish the navigation purposes of the district authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.104. Road Projects

Sec. 8137.104.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  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 all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8137.105.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties › Section 8137.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8137.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for underground water, sewage, or drainage facilities that serve the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8137.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8137.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8137.201(c), the district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any lawful source other than ad valorem taxation.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8137.152. Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 8137.152.  AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8137.151, the district may impose an annual ad valorem tax on taxable property in the district for the provision of services or for the maintenance and operation of the district, including the construction, acquisition, maintenance, and operation of improvements.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8137.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec.  8137.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation, or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8137.104 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(d)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8137.104 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(e)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8137.104 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8137 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8137.202. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8137.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 432 (S.B. 1800), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8138.001. Definitions

Sec. 8138.001.  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 Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8138.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8138.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8138.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8138.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8138.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Kaufman County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8138.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8138.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2.02 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2.02 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8138.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8138.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8138.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8138.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8138.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8138.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8138.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8138.102.  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 improvements in aid of those roads.
(b)  A project authorized by this section must meet or exceed the construction standards adopted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, or its successor agency.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for a road project authorized by this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 2412), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8138.103. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity

Sec. 8138.103.  CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.  (a)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including legal, engineering, and other fees, related to obtaining a new certificate of convenience and necessity under Chapter 13, Water Code, authorizing the district to provide retail water or sewer service inside or outside the district.
(b)  The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available district money all expenses, including the purchase price, related to acquiring certificate of convenience and necessity rights from another retail public utility to allow the district to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8138.104. Contract With Political Subdivision for Water or Sewer Services

Sec. 8138.104.  CONTRACT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR WATER OR SEWER SERVICES.  (a)  The district may enter into a contract to allow a political subdivision to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.  The contract may contain terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous to the district.
(b)  The contract may provide that the district will construct or acquire and convey to the political subdivision a water supply or treatment system, a water distribution system, or a sanitary sewage collection or treatment system as necessary to provide water or sewer service in the district.
(c)  The district may use bond proceeds or other available district money to pay for its obligations and for services and facilities provided under the contract.
(d)  If the contract requires the district to make payments from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes, the contract is subject to Section 49.108, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8138.105. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8138.105.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8138.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8138.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to reimbursements for projects constructed or acquired under Section 8138.102.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8138.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8138.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8138.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8138.153. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8138.153.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;
(4)  a cable operator, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or
(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8138.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8138.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and to finance:
(1)  the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8138.102;
(2)  the district's efforts to obtain a new certificate of convenience and necessity or to acquire certificate of convenience and necessity rights under Section 8138.103; or
(3)  the district's contractual obligations under Section 8138.104.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8138.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8138.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8138.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8138.251. Division of District; Requirements

Sec. 8138.251.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues, the district, including any annexed territory, may be divided into two or more new districts.
(b)  A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.
(c)  The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on:
(1)  a petition of a landowner in the district; or
(2)  a motion by the board.
(d)  If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall:
(1)  set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(2)  prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8138.252. Election for Division of District

Sec. 8138.252.  ELECTION FOR DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  After the board has complied with Section 8138.251(d), the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed.
(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 35th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:
(1)  the date and location of the election; and
(2)  the proposition to be voted on.
(c)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division:
(1)  the district shall be divided; and
(2)  not later than the 30th day after the date of the election, the district shall provide written notice of the division to:
(A)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(B)  the attorney general;
(C)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and
(D)  any municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in each new district.
(d)  If a majority of the votes are not cast in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8138.253. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8138.253.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the board shall:
(1)  appoint itself as the board of one of the new districts; and
(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts.
(b)  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serve the staggered terms to which they were elected in the original district.  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(2) serve until the election for directors under Subsection (c).
(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, an election shall be held to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).  The directors shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve two-year terms and which three shall serve four-year terms.
(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), directors serve staggered four-year terms.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8138.254. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8138.254.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board under Section 8138.251(d).
(c)  Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8138 - Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8138.255. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8138.255.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8140.001. Definitions

Sec. 8140.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" or "boards" means, as appropriate, the board of directors of one or all of the districts.
(2)  "Director" means a member of a board.
(3)  "District" or "districts" means, as appropriate, one or all of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8140.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8140.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  Each district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8140.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8140.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of a district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8140.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Montgomery County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  the provisions of this chapter relating to that district expire September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8140.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8140.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Each district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of each district, as described by 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 indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8140.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8140.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8140.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8140.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  Each district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8140.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8140.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors of each district shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8140.101. General Powers

Sec. 8140.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Each district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8140.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8140.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  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 all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8140.103. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8140.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, each district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Houston, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8140 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8140.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8140.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  Each district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8140.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 775 (H.B. 3546), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.