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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.001. Definitions

Sec. 7978.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7978.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 7978.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7978.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7978.003 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7978.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7978.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7978.006.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7978.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7978.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7978.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7978.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7978.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Ben Gillis;
(2)  Bob Bryant;
(3)  Ken Belanger;
(4)  Ben Pisklak; and
(5)  Jonathan Blanscet.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7978.003; or
(2)  June 1, 2021.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7978.003 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 7978.003; 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7978.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7978.102.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7978.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
(b)  The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the commission as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.104. Approval of Road Project

Sec. 7978.104.  APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 7978.103 unless:
(1)  each municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if a municipality or county will operate and maintain the road; or
(2)  the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if the state will operate and maintain the road.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a), the district is not required to obtain approval from the Texas Transportation Commission to design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, or convey a road project.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7978.105.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7978.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 7978.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 7978.103; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7978.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7978.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7978.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7978.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7978.151, 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7978.153. Water and Sewer Rates

Sec. 7978.153.  WATER AND SEWER RATES.  Notwithstanding any other law, the district shall establish the same rates for residential and commercial classes of customers for the provision of water and sewer services.  For purposes of this section, the commercial class may not include apartment complexes or other multifamily dwellings.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7978.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7978.201.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7978.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7978.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7978 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7978.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 7978.203.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (H.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7979.001. Definitions

Sec. 7979.001.  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 Anthem Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7979.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7979.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7979.003. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7979.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage and landscaping, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7979.004. District Territory

Sec. 7979.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act enacting this section.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 3 of the Act enacting this section 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. 476 (S.B. 1167), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7979.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7979.051.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7979.052. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7979.052.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7979.053. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7979.053.  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 and landscaping, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7979.054. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7979.054.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7979.055. Strategic Partnership Agreement

Sec. 7979.055.  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.  The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement with:
(1)  a municipality under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code; and
(2)  a municipality that provides water and wastewater services to the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 7979.101. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7979.101.  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 7979.103.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(d)  Section 49.303(d), Water Code, does not apply to the district.  The district may rely on a previously held election for the approval to issue bonds payable in whole or in part from taxes after the exclusion of territory described by the Act enacting this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (S.B. 1167), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 7979.102. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7979.102.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7979.101, 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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 7979.103. Contract Taxes

Sec. 7979.103.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. Assessments; Applicability of Impact Fees and Assessments › Section 7979.151. Petition Required for Financing Recreational Facilities, Improvements, and Services With Assessments

Sec. 7979.151.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND SERVICES WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may finance the construction or maintenance of a recreational facility or improvement or finance the provision of a recreational service with assessments on commercial or residential property, or both, under this subchapter, but only if:
(1)  a written petition requesting that facility, improvement, or service has been filed with the board; and
(2)  the board holds a hearing on the proposed assessments.
(b)  The petition must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. Assessments; Applicability of Impact Fees and Assessments › Section 7979.152. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 7979.152.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district shall mail notice of the hearing to each property owner in the district who will be subject to the assessment at the current address to be assessed as reflected on the tax rolls.  The district may mail the notice by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of notice.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. Assessments; Applicability of Impact Fees and Assessments › Section 7979.153. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 7979.153.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  An assessment or a reassessment imposed under this subchapter by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(b)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(c)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. Assessments; Applicability of Impact Fees and Assessments › Section 7979.154. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 7979.154.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7979.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7979.201.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7979.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7979.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7979 - Anthem Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7979.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 7979.203.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (H.B. 4270), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980.001. Definition

Sec. 7980.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7980.051. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7980.051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7980.052. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7980.052.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may improve, operate, or maintain any macadamized, graveled, or paved roads in existence on September 1, 2017, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads inside the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7980.053. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7980.053.  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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7980.054. Acceptance of Roads

Sec. 7980.054.  ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS.  (a)  The district by order of the board may accept any road inside the district that has been dedicated by plat or otherwise transferred to the public.
(b)  On acceptance of the road by the district, the district is considered the owner of the accepted road and shall record ownership of the road in the deed records of Denton County.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 7980.055. Election Required

Sec. 7980.055.  ELECTION REQUIRED.  The district may not  exercise the powers authorized by Section 7980.052 unless approved by a vote of a majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980 - Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7980.101. Issuance of Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects Prohibited

Sec. 7980.101.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS PROHIBITED.  The district may not 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 a road project authorized by Section 7980.052.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (H.B. 2987), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7980A.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 Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7980A.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 7980A.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7980A.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7980A.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 as required by applicable law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7980A.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7980A.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7980A.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7980A.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7980A.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7980A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7980A.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7980A.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7980A.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 7980A.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 7980A.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7980A.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7980A.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7980A.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7980A.0302.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7980A.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7980A.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7980A.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7980A.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7980A - Wharton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7980A.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7980A.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 5343), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.