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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9078.0004. District Territory

Sec. 9078.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by metes and bounds in the resolution and order of the commissioners court of Fannin County creating the district, recorded in Volume 1, page 3, of the Water Control Improvement District minutes of Fannin County, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9078.0005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9078.0005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9078.0051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9078.0051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district may exercise the powers essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and may exercise the rights, powers, privileges, prerogatives, and functions enumerated in or implied by that section, including those listed in this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9078.0052. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9078.0052.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, including the power to:
(1)  construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and repair a dam or other structure; and
(2)  acquire land, easements, properties, or equipment needed to use, control, and distribute water that may be impounded, diverted, or controlled by the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9078.0053. Control of Water and Floodwater; Reclamation

Sec. 9078.0053.  CONTROL OF WATER AND FLOODWATER; RECLAMATION.  The district may:
(1)  control, store, preserve, and distribute the water and floodwater in the district for the irrigation of arid land, conservation, preservation, reclamation, and drainage of land in the district;
(2)  carry out flood prevention measures to prevent damage to land and property in the district; and
(3)  reclaim lands damaged before April 10, 1961, because of the prior failure to provide the facilities authorized to be constructed under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9078.0054. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9078.0054.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of, a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the district's sole expense.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Taxes › Section 9078.0101. Imposition of Maintenance Tax; Election Procedure

Sec. 9078.0101.  IMPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE TAX; ELECTION PROCEDURE.  (a)  If approved by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose, the district may impose a maintenance tax for the purposes of:
(1)  maintaining structures;
(2)  securing and purchasing land rights;
(3)  purchasing rights-of-way, including moving utilities;
(4)  administering contracts; and
(5)  paying other general operating expenses.
(b)  A maintenance tax election shall be called and notice given in the same manner as for a bond election and may be held simultaneously with a bond election.
(c)  This chapter does not prevent the calling of a subsequent maintenance tax election to establish or increase the amount of tax if the board determines that a maintenance tax election is required.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Taxes › Section 9078.0102. Maintenance Tax Rate

Sec. 9078.0102.  MAINTENANCE TAX RATE.  In calling a maintenance tax election, the board must specify the maximum proposed tax rate.  To impose a maintenance tax at a rate that exceeds the maximum rate approved by the voters, the board must submit the question of a tax rate increase to the voters.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Taxes › Section 9078.0103. Tax Method

Sec. 9078.0103.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The district is not required to conduct a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9078.0151. Definition of Net Revenues

Sec. 9078.0151.  DEFINITION OF NET REVENUES.  In this subchapter, "net revenues" or "net operating revenues" means all income or increment from the ownership and operation of improvements and facilities operated by the district, minus the amount reasonably required to provide for the administration, efficient operation, and adequate maintenance of the improvements and facilities.  The terms do not include money derived from taxation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9078.0152. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9078.0152.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a) The district may issue bonds to:
(1)  furnish land, easements, or permanent improvements to land or easements;
(2)  provide dams, structures, projects, and works of improvement for flood prevention, including structural and land treatment measures, and for agricultural phases of the conservation, development, use, and disposal of water, and for necessary facilities and equipment in connection therewith and for the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the same; and
(3)  exercise any other district power.
(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, district bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
(c)  District bonds may be secured by and payable wholly from:
(1)  ad valorem taxes;
(2)  net operating revenues of the district, the net revenues of any contract made, or other revenues as specified in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds; or
(3)  any combination of ad valorem taxes and net revenues as determined by the board.
(d)  In a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds secured wholly or partly by district revenues, the board may reserve the right under conditions specified in the resolution to issue additional bonds on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds being issued.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9078.0153. Security for Revenue Bonds

Sec. 9078.0153.  SECURITY FOR REVENUE BONDS.  For bonds authorized to be issued that are secured by and payable wholly or partly from net revenues, the board may mortgage and encumber:
(1)  any part or all of the district's property and facilities acquired or to be acquired;
(2)  a franchise of or revenues from the operation of the district's property and facilities acquired or to be acquired; and
(3)  anything pertaining to the district's property and facilities acquired or to be acquired or the operation of the district's property or facilities.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9078.0154. Bond Election Required

Sec. 9078.0154.  BOND ELECTION REQUIRED.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, may not be issued unless approved by the voters of the district as provided by general law.
(b)  If a proposition submitted at an election is defeated, another election may be held in the district to vote on the same or a similar proposition at a time determined by the board.
(c)  The board may call an election under this section without a petition.  The resolution calling the election must specify:
(1)  the time and place at which the election will be held;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3)  the maximum maturity date and maximum interest rate of the bonds;
(4)  the form of the ballot; and
(5)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(d)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.  The notice must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9078 - Fannin County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9078.0155. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 9078.0155.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding district bonds and interest on those bonds.
(b)  Bonds issued to refund revenue-supported bonds may:
(1)  be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;
(2)  combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; and
(3)  be secured by other or additional revenues.
(c)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(d)  Instead of issuing refunding bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded as provided by Subsection (c), the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9079.0001. Definitions

Sec. 9079.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9079.0002. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 9079.0002.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9079.0003. District Territory

Sec. 9079.0003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 5, Chapter 78, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9079.0051. Notice of Directors' Election

Sec. 9079.0051.  NOTICE OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  Notice of a directors' election shall be posted in three or more public places in the district for at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9079.0052. Director's Bond

Sec. 9079.0052.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $1,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9079.0101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9079.0101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9079.0102. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9079.0102.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of a power granted under this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9079.0151. Tax Method

Sec. 9079.0151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation, and taxes levied by the district must be on the ad valorem basis.
(b)  A hearing on a plan of taxation is not required.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9079.0201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9079.0201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds if authorized by a majority of district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  The district may issue bonds for any purpose permitted to a water control and improvement district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9079 - Fort Hancock Water Control and Improvement District of Hudspeth County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9079.0202. Notice of Bond Election

Sec. 9079.0202.  NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION.  Notice of a bond election must be posted at three public places in the district for at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9080.0001. Definition

Sec. 9080.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9080.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 9080.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9080.0003. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9080.0003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is essential to the accomplishment of the preservation and conservation of the natural resources of this state.
(b)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the district and the district's improvements and from the preservation and conservation of the natural resources of this state.
(c)  This chapter addresses a subject in which the state is interested.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9080.0004. District Territory

Sec. 9080.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 189, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The district includes all land and property in the district's territory.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9080.0005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9080.0005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose and objectives stated in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9080.0051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9080.0051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district's board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9080.0101. General Powers

Sec. 9080.0101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and may exercise the rights, powers, privileges, and functions implied by that section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9080.0102. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9080.0102.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9080 - Hall and Donley Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Hall and Donley Counties › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9080.0151. Tax Method

Sec. 9080.0151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The district is not required to have a hearing on the plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0101. Definitions

Sec. 9082.0101.  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 Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 9082.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 9082.0103.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9082.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9082.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9082.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the collection, transportation, processing, disposal, and control of domestic, industrial, or communal waste and the gathering, conducting, diverting, and control of local storm water or other harmful excesses of water; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9082.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9082.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9082.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9082.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9082.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9082.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9082.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Harris Allen Reynolds III;
(2)  Elliott Brayshaw;
(3)  Cindy Fields;
(4)  Alene Efaw; and
(5)  Robert Wanninger.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9082.0103; 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 9082.0103 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 9082.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9082.0301.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0302. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9082.0302.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9082.0303.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9082.0304.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9082.0305.  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 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9082.0306. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 9082.0306.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code; or
(2)  a road project authorized by Section 9082.0303.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9082.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9082.0401.  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 9082.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9082.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9082.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9082.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9082.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9082.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9082.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9082.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9082.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9082.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9082.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9082.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9082 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 205 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9082.0504. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 9082.0504.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, regardless of whether the district's territory overlaps with the territory of a political subdivision that is authorized to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The authority of the district to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under this section does not limit the authority of another political subdivision whose territory the territory of the district may overlap, wholly or partly, to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 2182), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9083.0001. Definition

Sec. 9083.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9083.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 9083.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9083.0003. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9083.0003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is essential to the accomplishment of the preservation and conservation of the natural resources of the state.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the district, the district's improvements, and the purposes for which the district is created.
(c)  This chapter addresses a subject in which the state is interested.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9083.0004. District Territory

Sec. 9083.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 299, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The district shall include all land and property in the district's territory.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9083.0005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9083.0005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9083.0051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9083.0051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9083 - Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9083.0101. General Powers

Sec. 9083.0101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and may exercise the rights, powers, privileges, and functions implied by that section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2021.