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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7879A.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7879A.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 7879A.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7879A.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7879A.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 municipal utility 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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7879A.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7879A.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7879A.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7879A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7879A.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7879A.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Ida Afshar;
(2)  Olivia Lovoi;
(3)  Ellie Little;
(4)  Shelby McNeal; and
(5)  Trevor Pinchback.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7879A.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 7879A.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 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7879A.0301.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7879A.0302.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7879A.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7879A.0304.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7879A.0305.  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 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7879A.0306. Division of District

Sec. 7879A.0306.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bond 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)  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside 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 7879A.0103 to confirm the district's creation.
(f)  An order dividing the district shall:
(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 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)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 7879A.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)  A 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.
(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7879A.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7879A.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 7879A.0403.
(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 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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7879A.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7879A.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7879A.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7879A.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7879A.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7879A.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 Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7879A - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 56 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7879A.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 7879A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (H.B. 5314), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7886.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7886.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Corporation" means a qualified water supply corporation as described by Section 7886.0201.
(3)  "District" means the Sebastian Municipal Utility District.
(4)  "Utility commission" means the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0201. Qualified Water Supply Corporation

Sec. 7886.0201.  QUALIFIED WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION.  A corporation is qualified to assume the district's debts, liabilities, and obligations and assume ownership of the district's assets and facilities if the corporation:
(1)  is member-owned, member-controlled, and formed under Chapter 67, Water Code; and
(2)  possesses a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity obtained under Section 13.246, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0202. Petition to Dissolve District

Sec. 7886.0202.  PETITION TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT.  (a) A petition may be filed with the board requesting an election in the district to decide if the board must enter into an agreement described by Section 7886.0205(a).
(b)  A petition filed under this section must be printed in English and Spanish and read as follows:
"We, the undersigned, being registered voters in the Sebastian Municipal Utility District, request the board of directors of the Sebastian Municipal Utility District to hold an election to decide if the board must enter into an agreement with a qualified water supply corporation in which the district's debts, liabilities, obligations, assets, and facilities are transferred to the qualified water supply corporation and the district is dissolved."
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0203. Election Relating to Dissolution of District

Sec. 7886.0203.  ELECTION RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The board shall call an election as requested by a petition filed under Section 7886.0202 only if:
(1)  an election has not been held previously under this section; and
(2)  the board determines that the petition is signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters in the district.
(b)  The board shall make the determination under Subsection (a)(2) not later than the seventh day after the date on which the board receives the petition.
(c)  The board shall hold an election required by Subsection (a) on the first authorized uniform election date after the date the board determines an election is required that allows sufficient time for the board to comply with all applicable provisions of the Election Code.
(d)  The board shall publish notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once each week for three weeks before the date the election is scheduled to be held.
(e)  The ballot for an election ordered in response to a petition filed under Section 7886.0202 must be printed in English and Spanish and read as follows:
"By voting YES on this ballot, you are voting in favor of requiring the Sebastian Municipal Utility District to enter into an agreement with a qualified water supply corporation in which the district's debts, liabilities, obligations, assets, and facilities are transferred to the corporation and the district is dissolved. By voting NO on this ballot, you are voting against requiring the Sebastian Municipal Utility District to enter into such an agreement."
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0204. Election Results

Sec. 7886.0204.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the voters vote in favor of the ballot proposition stated in Section 7886.0203(e), the board shall enter into an agreement described by Section 7886.0205(a) if:
(1)  a corporation agrees to the terms specified by Section 7886.0205(a); and
(2)  the utility commission determines that the corporation is capable of rendering adequate and continuous service as required by Section 13.251, Water Code.
(b)  If a majority of the voters vote against the ballot proposition stated in Section 7886.0203(e), the board may not enter into an agreement described by Section 7886.0205(a) before the district conducts the first board election held after the date on which the voters voted against the ballot proposition.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0205. Agreement and Order Relating to Dissolution of District

Sec. 7886.0205.  AGREEMENT AND ORDER RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.  (a) A corporation may enter into an agreement with the district to:
(1)  accept assignment of the district's certificate of public convenience and necessity obtained under Section 13.246, Water Code, and any right obtained under the certificate, after the utility commission determines that the corporation is capable of rendering adequate and continuous service as required by Section 13.251, Water Code;
(2)  assume the district's debts, liabilities, and obligations;
(3)  assume ownership of the district's assets and facilities; and
(4)  perform the district's functions and provide all services previously provided by the district.
(b)  If a corporation enters into an agreement described by Subsection (a), the board shall issue an order that dissolves the district.
(c)  The district's dissolution becomes effective on the 30th day after the date the board issues the order dissolving the district.
(d)  On the effective date of the dissolution:
(1)  all of the district's property and other assets are transferred to the corporation;
(2)  all of the district's debts, liabilities, and other obligations are assumed by the corporation; and
(3)  the district's certificate of public convenience and necessity and any right obtained under the certificate is assigned to the corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 13.251, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0206. Agreement and Order Relating to Water and Wastewater Service

Sec. 7886.0206.  AGREEMENT AND ORDER RELATING TO WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE.  (a) A corporation may enter into an agreement with the district to:
(1)  assume the district's debts, liabilities, and obligations relating to water and wastewater service;
(2)  assume ownership of the district's assets and facilities relating to water and wastewater service;
(3)  apply to the utility commission to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity or an amendment to a certificate under Section 13.244, Water Code, to render water and wastewater service to the area served by the district; and
(4)  perform the district's functions relating to water and wastewater service and provide all services relating to those services previously provided by the district.
(b)  If a corporation enters into an agreement described by Subsection (a) and the utility commission grants to the corporation a certificate of public convenience and necessity as described by Subsection (a)(3), the board shall issue an order transferring the district's debts, liabilities, obligations, assets, and facilities relating to water and wastewater service to the corporation.
(c)  On the 30th day after the date the board issues the order transferring the district's debts, liabilities, obligations, assets, and facilities:
(1)  all of the district's property and other assets relating to water and wastewater service are transferred to the corporation; and
(2)  all of the district's debts, liabilities, and other obligations relating to water and wastewater service are assumed by the corporation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7886 - Sebastian Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7886.0207. Filing Requirement

Sec. 7886.0207.  FILING REQUIREMENT.  (a)  The board shall file a copy of the agreement described by Section 7886.0205(a) and a copy of the board's order dissolving the district issued under Section 7886.0205(b) not later than the 15th day after the date the board issues the order:
(1)  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  with the utility commission; and
(3)  in the deed records of Willacy and Cameron Counties.
(b)  The board shall file a copy of the agreement described by Section 7886.0206(a) and a copy of the board's order transferring the district's obligations and assets issued under Section 7886.0206(b) not later than the 15th day after the date the board issues the order:
(1)  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  with the utility commission; and
(3)  in the deed records of Willacy and Cameron Counties.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7887.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Harris County Improvement District No. 27.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7887.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 7887.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7887.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7887.0103 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7887.0105.  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 municipal utility 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7887.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7887.0106.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7887.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7887.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7887.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7887.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7887.0202.  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 7887.0103; 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 7887.0103 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 7887.0103; 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7887.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7887.0301.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7887.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7887.0302.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7887.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7887.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7887.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7887.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7887.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7887.0305.  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 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7887.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7887.0401.  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 7887.0403.
(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 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7887.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7887.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7887.0401, 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7887.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 7887.0403.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7887.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7887.0501.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7887.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7887.0502.  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 Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7887 - Harris County Improvement District No. 27 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7887.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 7887.0503.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (H.B. 4765), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7888.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7888.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 7888.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7888.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7888.0103 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7888.0105.  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 municipal utility 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7888 - Lone Oak Farm Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7888.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7888.0106.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 564 (S.B. 2558), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Transferred from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 7888 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2021.