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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District › Subchapter E. Receivership of District; Enforcement › Section 7201.302. Appointment of Receiver

Sec. 7201.302.  APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (a)  At the request of the commission, the attorney general shall bring an action for the appointment of a receiver to collect the assets and carry on the business of the district if the district:
(1)  received three consecutive audit reports with anything other than an unqualified or clean opinion;
(2)  completed five consecutive fiscal years at a net loss;
(3)  has defaulted on more than one financial debt obligation;
(4)  has a director or agent who has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a civil or criminal offense related to the management or governance of the district; or
(5)  violates a final judgment issued by a district court in an action brought by the attorney general under:
(A)  this chapter;
(B)  Chapter 7, 13, 49, or 65, Water Code;
(C)  Chapter 341, Health and Safety Code;
(D)  laws governing the selection, monitoring, or review and evaluation of professional services, vendors, or contractors for construction or improvement projects; or
(E)  a rule adopted or order issued under any statute listed in this subdivision.
(b)  The court shall appoint a receiver if an appointment is necessary to:
(1)  guarantee the collection of assessments, fees, penalties, or interest;
(2)  guarantee continuous and adequate service to the customers of the district;  or
(3)  prevent continued or repeated violations of a court order or final commission order.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1088 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District › Subchapter E. Receivership of District; Enforcement › Section 7201.303. Powers and Duties of Receiver

Sec. 7201.303.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF RECEIVER.  (a)  The receiver shall execute a bond in an amount to be set by the court to ensure the proper performance of the receiver's duties.
(b)  After appointment and execution of bond, the receiver shall take possession of the assets of the district specified by the court.
(c)  Until discharged by the court, the receiver shall perform the duties that the court directs to preserve the assets and carry on the business of the district and shall strictly observe the final order involved.
(d)  The receiver has the powers and duties necessary to ensure the continued operation of the district and the provision of continuous and adequate services, including:
(1)  meter reading;
(2)  billing for services;
(3)  collecting revenue;
(4)  disbursing funds;
(5)  accessing all system components; and
(6)  requesting rate increases.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1088 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District › Subchapter E. Receivership of District; Enforcement › Section 7201.304. Dissolution of Receivership

Sec. 7201.304.  DISSOLUTION OF RECEIVERSHIP.  The court may dissolve the receivership and order the assets and control of the business returned to the district if the district shows good cause for the dissolution of the receivership.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1088 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7201 - Agua Special Utility District › Subchapter E. Receivership of District; Enforcement › Section 7201.305. Effect on Commission Enforcement Authority

Sec. 7201.305.  EFFECT ON COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.  This subchapter does not affect the authority of the commission to pursue an enforcement action against the district or an affiliated person.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1088 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.001. Definition

Sec. 7202.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Parker County Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.002. Nature of District

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1
Sec. 7202.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Parker and Palo Pinto Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.002. Nature of District

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1
Sec. 7202.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Parker County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.003. Confirmation Election Required

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1
Sec. 7202.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Parker or Palo Pinto County as appropriate; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.003. Confirmation Election Required

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1
Sec. 7202.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Parker County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7202.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.005. District Supervision

Sec. 7202.005.  DISTRICT SUPERVISION.  The rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties of the district are subject to the continuing right of supervision of the state to be exercised by and through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7202.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7202.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7202.051. Directors: Term of Office

Sec. 7202.051.  DIRECTORS:  TERM OF OFFICE.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
(b)  A member of the board of directors of the district serves a three-year term of office and may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7202.101. General Powers

Sec. 7202.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7202.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7202.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the sum of the equity buy-in fee and connection fee charged by the Parker County Water Supply Corporation on November 1, 2004, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7202 - Parker County Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7202.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7202.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has all the authority under Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, of a special utility district to acquire by condemnation any land, easement, or other property located inside or outside the boundaries of the district for any district project or purpose.
(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn, for sanitary sewer purposes, land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 770 (H.B. 3525), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 895 (S.B. 1826), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7203 - East Medina County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7203.001. Definitions

Sec. 7203.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the East Medina County Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 453 (S.B. 1851), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7203 - East Medina County Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7203.002. District Territory

Sec. 7203.002.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of the territory that is described by certificate of convenience and necessity number 10217.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 453 (S.B. 1851), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7203 - East Medina County Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7203.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 7203.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  The board consists of seven directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 453 (S.B. 1851), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7204.001. Definition

Sec. 7204.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Rose Hill Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7204.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7204.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7204.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7204.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Kaufman County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7204.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7204.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7204.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7204.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7204.051. Directors

Sec. 7204.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7204.101. General Powers

Sec. 7204.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7204.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7204.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the sum of the equity buy-in fee, aids to construction fee, and connection fee charged by the Rose Hill Water Supply Corporation on January 15, 2005, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7204 - Rose Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7204.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7204.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has all the authority under Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, of a special utility district to acquire by condemnation any land, easement, or other property located inside or outside the boundaries of the district for any district project or purpose.
(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn, for sanitary sewer purposes, land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1169 (H.B. 3498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 4.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7205.001. Definition

Sec. 7205.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Stephens Regional Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7205.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7205.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Stephens, Eastland, Palo Pinto, Shackelford, and Throckmorton Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7205.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7205.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts of the district incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Stephens, Eastland, Palo Pinto, Shackelford, or Throckmorton County as appropriate; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7205.004. Applicability of Other Special Utility District Law

Sec. 7205.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7205.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7205.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7205.051. Directors

Sec. 7205.051.  DIRECTORS.  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7205.101. General Powers

Sec. 7205.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7205.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7205.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the equity buy-in fee charged by the Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation on January 31, 2005, under that corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to the initial water service impact fee set under this section.
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, or as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7205 - Stephens Regional Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7205.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7205.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has all the power and authority of a special utility district under Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, to acquire by condemnation any land, easement, or other property located inside or outside the boundaries of the district for any district project or purpose.
(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district for sanitary sewer purposes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 605 (H.B. 2079), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7206.001. Definitions

Sec. 7206.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Corporation" means the Crystal Clear Water Supply Corporation.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Crystal Clear Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7206.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7206.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special utility district in Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7206.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 7206.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2016:
(1)  the district is dissolved on September 1, 2016, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Comal, Guadalupe, or Hays County, as appropriate, any assets of the district that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2017.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7206.004. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 7206.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7206.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7206.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to issue any type of bond, including a refunding bond, for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board of directors of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7206.051. Directors

Sec. 7206.051.  DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district shall be governed by a board of not fewer than 5 and not more than 11 directors, elected in accordance with Section 65.101, Water Code.
(b)  The directors of the district serve staggered three-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7206.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 7206.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  After the district is confirmed under Section 7206.022, the district shall hold an election on the uniform election date in November of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7206.101. General Powers

Sec. 7206.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (b) and this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  Land included in the territory described by Section 4 of the Act creating this chapter may not be added to the district unless the landowner provides written consent.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7206.102. Water Service Impact Fee

Sec. 7206.102.  WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE.  (a)  The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the capital recovery fee charged by the corporation on December 31, 2012, under the corporation's tariff.
(b)  Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not apply to an initial water service impact fee set under Subsection (a).
(c)  The district may increase the water service impact fee authorized under Subsection (a) only as provided by Chapter 395, Local Government Code, as approved by the commission, or as otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7206.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7206.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has all the power and authority of a special utility district under Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, to acquire by condemnation any land, easement, or other property located inside or outside the boundaries of the district for any district project or purpose.
(b)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district for sanitary sewer purposes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7206 - Crystal Clear Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7206.104. Services to Be Provided by District or City of New Braunfels

Sec. 7206.104.  SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY DISTRICT OR CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS.  (a)  A structure constructed by the district in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of New Braunfels must comply with any applicable codes and ordinances of the city.
(b)  The district may enter into an interlocal contract with the City of New Braunfels to provide governmental services, including drainage, solid waste, or fire protection services.
(c)  The district may not provide solid waste collection services in the corporate limits of the City of New Braunfels unless the governing body of the city consents by resolution or ordinance.
(d)  The district may not provide fire protection services in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of New Braunfels unless the governing body of the city consents by resolution or ordinance.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7207.001. Definitions

Sec. 7207.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Tarkington Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7207.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7207.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Liberty County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as a special utility district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7207.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 7207.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the works and projects to be accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7207.004. District Territory

Sec. 7207.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1321, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 65, Water Code; or
(3)  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 issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7207.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 7207.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7207.052. Directors' Election

Sec. 7207.052.  DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  (a)  An election shall be held in the district to elect the appropriate number of directors to the board on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year.
(b)  The board may assign a position to each director's office.  If positions are assigned, directors shall subsequently be elected by position and not at large.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.101. Special Utility District Powers

Sec. 7207.101.  SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a special utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including those provided by Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.102. General Contract Powers

Sec. 7207.102.  GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS.  The district may contract for:
(1)  purchasing or selling raw or treated water;
(2)  transporting, treating, or disposing of the district's domestic, industrial, or communal waste;
(3)  transporting, treating, or disposing of domestic, industrial, or communal waste of others as provided by Chapter 30, Water Code;
(4)  purchasing, leasing, using, managing, controlling, or operating a water treatment or distribution facility or a sewer collection and treatment facility, including all or part of a facility or system owned by another political subdivision; or
(5)  planning, surveying, investigating, or preparing a report of any kind.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.103. Water Rights

Sec. 7207.103.  WATER RIGHTS.  The district may acquire, develop, and use rights to groundwater or surface water.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.104. Water or Sewer System Acquisition or Construction

Sec. 7207.104.  WATER OR SEWER SYSTEM ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  In this section, "system" means a water system, sewer system, or water and sewer system.
(b)  The district may:
(1)  acquire a system that serves all or part of the territory located inside or outside the district;
(2)  construct a system; or
(3)  improve or extend a system the district acquires.
(c)  A construction contract is governed by the competitive bidding requirements of the Water Code.
(d)  An existing contract for the acquisition of a water or sewer facility may be made on terms agreed to by the parties.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.105. Standard Specifications for Facilities

Sec. 7207.105.  STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR FACILITIES.  (a)  The district by rule may establish standard specifications for facilities designed or constructed to:
(1)  store, treat, or transport water for domestic, municipal, or industrial purposes;
(2)  collect, treat, and dispose of sewage; or
(3)  dispose of solid waste.
(b)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the adoption of standards for district facilities.  The board shall give notice of the hearing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and shall publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper with general circulation in the district not later than the 10th day before the date set for the hearing.
(c)  An appeal of an order adopting standard specifications may be made to a district court of Liberty County.  The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
(d)  The district may seek an injunction against the construction of, addition to, or operation of a facility in the district's jurisdiction if the construction, addition, or operation does not comply with the district's standard specifications.
(e)  A specification adopted under this section does not apply inside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality unless the governing body of the municipality by resolution gives its approval.
(f)  The district shall file the standard specifications with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7207 - Tarkington Special Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7207.106. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 7207.106.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to provide for improvements and the maintenance of those improvements necessary to achieve the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district shall provide for the payment of the bonds solely through revenue collected to pay the bonds as authorized by Chapter 65, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle C - Special Utility Districts › Chapter 7208 - Springs Hill Special Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7208.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7208.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Corporation" means the Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Springs Hill Special Utility District.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 373 (H.B. 5303), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.