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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8878 - West Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8878.118. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8878.118.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property inside the authority's boundaries to further authorized purposes, powers, or duties of the authority.  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property outside the authority's boundaries for the purposes of pumping, storing, treating, or transporting water.  When exercising the power of eminent domain granted by this section, the authority may elect to condemn either the fee simple title or a lesser property interest.
(b)  The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.  The authority is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party.  The authority is not required to deposit more than the amount of an award in a suit.
(c)  The authority may not use the power of eminent domain for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to groundwater or for the purpose of acquiring water or water rights.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 829 (S.B. 1870), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8878 - West Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8878.119. Action Against Person, District, or Political Subdivision

Sec. 8878.119.  ACTION AGAINST PERSON, DISTRICT, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  (a)  The authority may bring an action in a district court against a person, including a district or other political subdivision located in the authority's territory or included in the authority's groundwater reduction plan, to:
(1)  recover any fees, rates, charges, collection expenses, attorney's fees, interest, penalties, or administrative penalties due the authority; or
(2)  enforce the authority's rules or orders.
(b)  Governmental immunity from suit or liability of a district or other political subdivision is waived for the purposes of an action under this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 829 (S.B. 1870), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8878 - West Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter D. Bonds and Notes › Section 8878.151. Revenue Bonds and Notes

Sec. 8878.151.  REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES.  (a)  The authority may issue bonds or notes payable solely from revenue from any source, including:
(1)  tolls, charges, rates, fees, and user fees the authority imposes or collects;
(2)  the sale of water, water services, water rights or capacity, water transmission rights or services, water pumping, or any other service or product of the authority provided inside or outside the boundaries of the authority;
(3)  grants or gifts;
(4)  the ownership or operation of all or a designated part of the authority's works, improvements, facilities, plants, or equipment; and
(5)  contracts between the authority and any person.
(b)  Notes issued by the authority may be first or subordinate lien notes at the board's discretion.
(c)  In connection with any bonds or notes of the authority, the authority may exercise any power of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(d)  The authority may conduct a public, private, or negotiated sale of the bonds or notes.
(e)  The authority may enter into one or more indentures of trust to further secure its bonds or notes.
(f)  The authority may issue bonds or notes in more than one series as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  In issuing bonds or notes secured by revenue of the authority, the authority may reserve the right to issue additional bonds or notes secured by the authority's revenue that are on a parity with or are senior or subordinate to the bonds or notes issued earlier.
(g)  A resolution of the board authorizing the bonds or notes or a trust indenture securing the bonds or notes may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and its bondholders or noteholders.
(h)  Bonds and notes may be additionally secured by deed of trust or mortgage on any or all of the authority's facilities.
(i)  The authority may issue refunding bonds or notes to refund any of its bonds or notes in any manner provided by law.
(j)  Sections 49.153, 49.154, and 49.181, Water Code, do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.  Commission rules regarding bonds or notes do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 829 (S.B. 1870), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.001. Definitions

Sec. 8879.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8879.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Crockett County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8879.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.004. District Territory

Sec. 8879.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory in Crockett County other than the tract of land described by metes and bounds in Section 3, Chapter 712, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.005. Location of District Elections

Sec. 8879.005.  LOCATION OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS.  A district election may be held at any location in Crockett County.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8879.006. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8879.006.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  This chapter prevails over any provision of general law that is in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8879.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8879.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with the terms of two or three directors expiring December 1 of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8879.052. Election Date

Sec. 8879.052.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8879.053. Disqualification of Directors

Sec. 8879.053.  DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.  Notwithstanding Sections 49.001 and 49.002(b), Water Code, Section 49.052, Water Code, applies to a director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8879.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8879.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8879.151. Limitation on Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Sec. 8879.151.  LIMITATION ON AD VALOREM TAX RATE.  Except as provided by Section 8879.152, the rate of an ad valorem tax imposed by the district under Chapter 36, Water Code, may not exceed five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8879 - Crockett County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8879.152. Election to Increase Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Sec. 8879.152.  ELECTION TO INCREASE AD VALOREM TAX RATE.  (a)  If at a regular meeting of the board, the board determines that the district ad valorem tax is no longer sufficient, the board may hold an election to approve an increase in the district's tax rate not to exceed an additional five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation above the rate specified by Section 8879.151.
(b)  If a majority of the voters favor the increase in the district's tax rate, the district may impose an ad valorem tax at the increased rate.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8880 - Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8880.001. Definitions

Sec. 8880.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8880 - Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8880.051. Single-Member Director Precincts

Sec. 8880.051.  SINGLE-MEMBER DIRECTOR PRECINCTS.  (a)  The board may divide the district into five single-member director precincts of substantially equal population for the purpose of electing directors.
(b)  Notwithstanding Section 36.059(b), Water Code, the board may divide territory contained in a municipal corporation in the district into as many precincts as necessary to obtain precincts of substantially equal population.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8881.001. Definitions

Sec. 8881.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8881.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8881.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Dawson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8881.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8881.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8881.004. District Territory

Sec. 8881.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes the territory located in Dawson County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Section 8881.103 of this chapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 11(c), Chapter 669, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8881.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8881.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8881.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8881.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct in Dawson County and one director is elected from the district at large.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8881.053. Election Date

Sec. 8881.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8881.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8881.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A director must be 18 years of age or older.
(b)  To represent a county commissioners precinct, the director must be a resident of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8881.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8881.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8881.102. Contract Authority of District

Sec. 8881.102.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may contract for, sell, and distribute water from a water import authority or other agency.
(b)  The district may contract with other districts that have powers similar to those of the district to achieve common goals.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8881 - Mesa Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8881.103. Annexation of Territory

Sec. 8881.103.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory may be added to the district under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code.
(b)  If the district annexes territory, the board shall determine the precincts to which annexed territory is added for the purpose of electing directors.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8882.001. Definitions

Sec. 8882.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8882.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8882.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Yoakum County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8882.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8882.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8882.004. District Territory

Sec. 8882.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes the territory located in Yoakum County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8882.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8882.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8882.052. Election Date

Sec. 8882.052.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of every other year or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8882 - Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8882.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8882.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 36 and 50, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8883.001. Definitions

Sec. 8883.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8883.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8883.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Reagan County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8883.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8883.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8883.004. District Territory

Sec. 8883.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district includes the territory in Reagan County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The district does not include any territory that was annexed into the Glasscock County Underground Water Conservation District under the then applicable annexation provisions of Chapter 51, Water Code, before June 14, 1989.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8883.005. Ownership of Groundwater and Surface Water Rights

Sec. 8883.005.  OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS.  The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized, and this chapter does not deprive or divest the owner, the owner's lessees, or assigns of those ownership rights.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8883.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8883.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8883.052. Eligibility and Election of Directors

Sec. 8883.052.  ELIGIBILITY AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A director must be:
(1)  18 years of age or older; and
(2)  a resident of the district.
(b)  One director is elected from each county commissioner precinct.  One director is elected at large.
(c)  Section 141.001(a)(5), Election Code, and Section 36.059(b), Water Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8883.053. Election Date

Sec. 8883.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each odd-numbered year or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8883.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8883.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  Unless the board by resolution increases the fees of office to an amount authorized by Section 36.060(a), Water Code, each director is entitled to receive for the director's services $25 a month in compensation.
(b)  Each director may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
(c)  The expenses described by Subsection (b) must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8883.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8883.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8883.102. Payment of Certain Expenses

Sec. 8883.102.  PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.  (a)  The board may pay:
(1)  all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district;
(2)  legal fees; and
(3)  other incidental expenses.
(b)  The board may reimburse a person for money advanced for a purpose described by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8883.103. Appearance Before Railroad Commission

Sec. 8883.103.  APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.  The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information relating to a pending permit application for an injection well to be located in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8883.104. Prohibition: Supply of Water

Sec. 8883.104.  PROHIBITION: SUPPLY OF WATER.  The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8884.001. Definitions

Sec. 8884.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8884.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8884.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Lampasas County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8884.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8884.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8884.004. District Territory

Sec. 8884.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district includes the territory located in Lampasas County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8884.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8884.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8884.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8884.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(d)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or elected or appointed before the effective date of the change to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve the term or the remainder of the term representing the precinct from which the person was elected or appointed even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside that precinct.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8884.053. Election Date

Sec. 8884.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8884.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8884.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8884.052(d), to be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter of the district.
(b)  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8884 - Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8884.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8884.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 36 and 50, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8885.001. Definitions

Sec. 8885.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8885.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8885.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Terry County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8885.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8885.003.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8885.004. District Territory

Sec. 8885.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Terry County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8885.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8885.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8885.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8885.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(d)  At the first election after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, four new directors shall be elected to represent the precincts.  The directors shall draw lots to determine their terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8885.053. Election Date

Sec. 8885.053.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year or another date authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8885.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8885.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  To be eligible to serve as director, a person must be a registered voter in:
(1)  the precinct from which the person is elected or appointed if representing a precinct; or
(2)  the district if representing the district at large.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8885.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8885.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a) The board shall appoint a replacement to fill a vacancy in the office of any director.
(b)  The appointed replacement serves until the next directors' election.
(c)  If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8885 - South Plains Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8885.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8885.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8886 - Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8886.001. Definitions

Sec. 8886.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8886 - Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8886.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8886.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste of the groundwater reservoirs located under  district land, consistent with the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapters 36 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.