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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8279.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 8279.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, existing improvements, or improvements to be made, constructed, or acquired that are:
(A)  inside or outside the district's boundaries; and
(B)  necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law; or
(2)  enter into a contract with a person on terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:
(A)  the purchase or sale of water;
(B)  the transportation, treatment, and disposal of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or others;
(C)  the continuing and orderly development of land and property in the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land and property may ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements; and
(D)  the performance of any of the powers granted by this chapter or the general law relating to municipal utility districts.
(b)  A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8279.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8279.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only in a county in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8279.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 8279.104.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain makes necessary the relocation, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, a telegraph or telephone property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8279.105. Notice of Election

Sec. 8279.105.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  The board president or secretary may give notice of an election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8279.151. Tax Method

Sec. 8279.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8279.152. District Accounts

Sec. 8279.152.  DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.  The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8279.153. Copy of Audit Report

Sec. 8279.153.  COPY OF AUDIT REPORT.  A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be delivered:
(1)  to each director; and
(2)  to a holder of at least 25 percent of the outstanding bonds of the district, on request.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8279.154. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 8279.154.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
(1)  district property; or
(2)  a purchase made by the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8279.155. Depository

Sec. 8279.155.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks in this state to act as depository for the district's money.
(b)  To the extent that money in the depository bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(c)  A director may be a shareholder in a bank that is a depository of district money.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8279.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 8279.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to provide water and sewer service to areas inside or outside the boundaries of the district, regardless of whether the areas are contiguous or noncontiguous.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8279.202. Lost or Mutilated Bonds

Sec. 8279.202.  LOST OR MUTILATED BONDS.  A trust indenture securing bonds issued under this chapter may provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8279.203. Use of Bond Proceeds During Construction

Sec. 8279.203.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS DURING CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The district may appropriate or set aside out of the proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under this chapter an amount for the payment of interest, administrative, and operating expenses expected to accrue during a period of construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions.
(b)  For purposes of this section, the period of construction may not exceed three years.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8279 - Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8279.204. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 8279.204.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  By order or resolution adopted by the board, the district may issue revenue refunding bonds or tax-revenue refunding bonds to refund revenue bonds or tax-revenue bonds, whether original bonds or refunding bonds, previously issued by the district.
(b)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(c)  Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in the place or places where the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued if an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their maturity dates, or to their option dates if according to their terms the bonds have been called for payment before maturity, has been deposited in the place or places where the bonds to be refunded are payable, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8280.001. Definitions

Sec. 8280.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means Isaacson Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8280.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8280.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Wharton County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8280.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8280.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8280.004. District Territory

Sec. 8280.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, 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 impose a tax; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8280.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8280.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8280 - Isaacson Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8280.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8280.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8281.001. Definition

Sec. 8281.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8281.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8281.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Henderson County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8281.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8281.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects that are 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8281.004. District Territory

Sec. 8281.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 696, Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or any other mistake in the field notes 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 a bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8281.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8281.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors of the district is composed of seven elected directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8281.052. Vacancies

Sec. 8281.052.  VACANCIES.  The Commissioners Court of Henderson County shall appoint directors to fill all vacancies on the board when the number of qualified directors is fewer than four.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8281.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8281.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8281.102. Water and Sewer Systems

Sec. 8281.102.  WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS.  (a)  The district may acquire, and may improve or extend, any existing water or sewer system that serves all or part of the district territory or may construct a water or sewer system to serve the inhabitants of the county in which the district is located.
(b)  A contract to acquire an existing water or sewer facility may be made on terms approved by the contracting parties.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8281.103. Limitation on Providing Water to Certain Users

Sec. 8281.103.  LIMITATION ON PROVIDING WATER TO CERTAIN USERS.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the district may not compete with the City of Mabank in providing water to household users unless the district receives permission from the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the consent of that city.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8281.104. Agricultural Products

Sec. 8281.104.  AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.  The district may produce agricultural products other than livestock on property the district owns or controls and may market those products.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8281 - East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8281.105. Voter Approval of Taxes Required

Sec. 8281.105.  VOTER APPROVAL OF TAXES REQUIRED.  The district may not impose a tax unless the tax has been approved by the voters at an election called for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8282.001. Definitions

Sec. 8282.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the city of Mesquite.
(3)  "District" means the Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8282.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8282.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8282.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8282.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by this chapter.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations › Section 8282.051. District Territory

Sec. 8282.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 5(a), Chapter 935, Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right or power to issue bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  the district's authority to impose a tax;
(4)  the validity of any contract, agreement, or obligation of the district; or
(5)  the legality of the operations or proceedings of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexations › Section 8282.052. City Approval Required for Annexation

Sec. 8282.052.  CITY APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ANNEXATION.  The district must secure the approval of the city, in the form of an ordinance or resolution of the city council of the city, before final annexation of additional land to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 8282.101. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8282.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board consists of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with the terms of two or three directors expiring every other year.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 8282.102. Vacancy

Sec. 8282.102.  VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), if a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the next election of directors for the district.  If the vacant position is not regularly scheduled to be filled at that election, the person elected at that election to fill the vacancy serves only for the unexpired term.
(b)  If the number of qualified directors by reason of vacancies is fewer than three, the city council of the city, on petition of the owners of a majority in value of the land in the district, as shown by the tax rolls of the city, shall appoint the necessary number of directors to fill all vacancies on the board.
(c)  The city may not be found liable for an act relating to a district obligation or the operation of the district because of the city's appointment of a director as prescribed by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 8282.103. Officers and Assistants

Sec. 8282.103.  OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.  (a)  The board shall reorganize and elect officers after each election and at any other time the board considers appropriate.
(b)  The board may designate one or more assistant secretaries and an assistant treasurer. An assistant secretary or assistant treasurer is not required to be a director.
(c)  The board secretary or one of the assistant secretaries:
(1)  shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the board and all official records of the board; and
(2)  may certify as to the accuracy or authenticity of any actions, proceedings, minutes, or records of the board or of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 8282.104. Compensation

Sec. 8282.104.  COMPENSATION.  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director is entitled to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed $50 for each meeting of the board, as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 8282.105. Board Procedures

Sec. 8282.105.  BOARD PROCEDURES.  The board shall provide the method of execution of all contracts, the signing of checks, and the handling of any other matter approved by the board, as shown in the district's official minutes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.151. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8282.151.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred, contemplated, and described by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by the general law applicable to municipal utility districts operating under Chapter 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.152. Authority to Construct or Acquire Works and Facilities

Sec. 8282.152.  AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT OR ACQUIRE WORKS AND FACILITIES.  Subject to compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, resolutions, and rules of the city, the district may plan, lay out, purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, repair, or improve, inside or outside the boundaries of the district, any works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances, including any administrative buildings, properties, and facilities, any permits, franchises, licenses, or contract or property rights, and any levees, drains, waterways, lakes, reservoirs, channels, conduits, sewers, dams, storm water detention facilities, or other similar facilities and improvements, whether for municipal, industrial, agricultural, recreational, conservation, reclamation, or flood control purposes, that are necessary, helpful, or incidental to the exercise of any right, power, privilege, or function provided by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.153. Roads

Sec. 8282.153.  ROADS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may provide for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a macadamized, graveled, or paved road or turnpike, or a work, facility, or improvement in aid of a road or turnpike, inside or outside the district's boundaries.
(b)  Subject to compliance with Sections 8282.252(a) and (b), the district may issue, sell, and deliver bonds, notes, or other district obligations for a purpose described by Subsection (a) and may impose taxes to pay the bonds.
(c)  Without the city's consent and approval, the district may not undertake to construct, maintain, operate, repair, reconstruct, cross, or intersect any city street or road.
(d)  Sections 49.181, 49.182, and 54.5161, Water Code, do not apply to projects undertaken by the district under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.154. Improvement Projects and Services

Sec. 8282.154.  IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.  (a)  The board may undertake an improvement project or service that confers a special benefit on all or a definable part of the district.
(b)  The board may levy and collect special assessments on property in the area described by Subsection (a), based on the benefit conferred by the improvement project or service, to pay all or part of the cost of the project or service.
(c)  An improvement project or service provided by the district may include the acquisition, construction, or financing of water, wastewater, or drainage facilities, streets, sidewalks, or roadways.
(d)  Sections 375.113-375.124, Local Government Code, apply to the financing of an improvement project or service under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.155. Fire Department

Sec. 8282.155.  FIRE DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The district may establish, operate, and maintain a fire department to perform all firefighting activities in the district and may issue bonds and impose taxes to pay for the department and the activities, as authorized by Section 59(f), Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Section 49.351, Water Code.  For purposes of this chapter, a reference in Section 49.351, Water Code, to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the executive director of the commission means the city council of the city.
(b)  The city has the superior right to provide the degree of firefighting services the city considers to be in the city's best interests.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.156. District Contracts

Sec. 8282.156.  DISTRICT CONTRACTS.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, a contract for the purchase or construction of materials, machinery, or other things used to constitute the district's works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances must be advertised, let, and awarded as provided by Section 49.273, Water Code.
(b)  If the district determines, after a contract has been awarded, that additional work is needed or that the character or type of the work or facilities should be changed, the board may authorize change orders to the contract on terms the board approves, provided the change does not increase the total cost of the contract by more than 25 percent.
(c)  The district must seek informal competitive bids or proposals from at least three bidders if:
(1)  the estimated amount of a proposed construction contract is more than $5,000 but less than $25,000; or
(2)  the duration of a proposed construction contract is more than two years.
(d)  A contract must be written and awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.157. General Contracting Authority

Sec. 8282.157.  GENERAL CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.  (a)  The district may contract with the United States, this state or its agencies, the city, any other public agency or entity, or an individual, corporation, or other entity for the operation and maintenance or the construction of any facility or improvement authorized by this chapter.
(b)  A contract that obligates the district to make payments in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, other than maintenance taxes, is subject to approval at an election held under the same procedures required for the issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.158. Water and Sewer Contracts

Sec. 8282.158.  WATER AND SEWER CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district and the city may enter into, execute, and perform contracts  under Section 552.014, Local Government Code, as they consider to be appropriate and mutually advantageous.
(b)  A contract under this section may provide for the district's acquisition for the benefit of the city and the district's conveyance to the city of, and the city's acceptance and ownership of and payment for, all or any designated portion of any of the works, facilities, improvements, equipment, appliances, properties, and contract rights as provided by Section 552.014, Local Government Code, that:
(1)  the district is authorized under this chapter to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve; and
(2)  the city, under its home-rule charter or under general law, would have been or may be authorized to purchase, acquire, construct, own, or improve in its own name or behalf.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.159. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8282.159.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner, with the privileges, rights, and immunities, and subject to the conditions and limitations provided by Sections 49.222 and 49.223, Water Code, to acquire land, an easement, a right-of-way, or other property or improvement that is or may be needed to carry out the district's powers, purposes, and functions.
(b)  Without the city's advance written consent and approval, the district may not begin eminent domain proceedings for a purpose described by Subsection (a).
(c)  Without approval by city ordinance or resolution, the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any land, easement, right-of-way, or other property or improvement owned by the city or any city agency or instrumentality.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.160. Provision of Water and Sewer Services by City

Sec. 8282.160.  PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES BY CITY.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 8282.157(a), to the extent that the city considers practical, the city may provide water supply and sewer services to residential retail customers in the district and may provide water supply and wastewater treatment services to the district, under a mutually agreeable contract or otherwise.
(b)  The district is responsible for an off-site extension that is required to provide water supply and sewer service.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.161. Regulatory Authority

Sec. 8282.161.  REGULATORY AUTHORITY.  (a)  With respect to district property, the district has the regulatory and police power provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, except as limited by this section.
(b)  Except with respect to any rules relating to the operation, use, or occupancy of the lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous or adjacent facilities constructed or to be constructed and owned or controlled by the district, the board may not adopt a rule that includes a penal provision to be enforced by a district peace officer unless the city has approved the adoption of the rule.  The proposed rule must be presented to the city for the city's review and approval at least 30 days before the rule's effective date.
(c)  The district may not adopt a penal rule that conflicts or is inconsistent with any ordinance of general applicability in the city.
(d)  The district may not adopt or enforce a rule relating to the city's streets or roads.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.162. Police Protection

Sec. 8282.162.  POLICE PROTECTION.  Except for providing for the security of lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous and adjacent facilities, excluding parks and streets owned or controlled by the district, the district may not provide peace officers or have responsibility for police protection in the city's corporate limits.  That function is a responsibility of the city.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.163. District Elections

Sec. 8282.163.  DISTRICT ELECTIONS.  (a)  The board shall order each election the district is required to hold.
(b)  Notice of a district election must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper with general circulation in the city, with the first publication occurring at least 14 days before the date of the election.
(c)  A district election held for any purpose may be held separately or at the same time as an election for another purpose including a director or maintenance tax election that may be held on the same day as a bond election or another election.  An election held at the same time as an election for another purpose may be called by the board in a single election order, and the results may be canvassed in a single order.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8282.164. Applicability of City Ordinances, Codes, Resolutions, and Rules

Sec. 8282.164.  APPLICABILITY OF CITY ORDINANCES, CODES, RESOLUTIONS, AND RULES.  Except as expressly provided, this chapter does not exempt the district from the terms of any applicable ordinances, codes, resolutions, or rules of the city.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8282.201. General Financial Powers

Sec. 8282.201.  GENERAL FINANCIAL POWERS.  The board may:
(1)  spend and borrow money;
(2)  issue bond anticipation notes and tax anticipation notes;
(3)  impose maintenance taxes; and
(4)  carry out all acts and exercise all powers provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8282.202. Tax Method

Sec. 8282.202.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  Subchapter G, Chapter 54, Water Code, applies to all matters relating to the imposition of district taxes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8282.203. Tax Collector

Sec. 8282.203.  TAX COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a person as tax collector for the district and may appoint deputies considered necessary.
(b)  Each person appointed under this section shall qualify by executing a bond in the amount of $10,000 payable to the district, approved by the board, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.
(c)  The board shall set the compensation for the tax collector and any deputy tax collector.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8282.204. Use of Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8282.204.  USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  The board may use and pledge the proceeds received from all or any designated portion of the district's maintenance taxes for any lawful purpose, other than the payment of the principal of or interest on bonds.  Bonds must be paid from taxes imposed separately to the extent that those bonds are required to be paid from taxes.
(b)  The district may not use maintenance taxes for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, operating, or improving any of the works, facilities, and improvements described by Section 8282.153 until the district has complied with Sections 8282.252(a) and (b).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8282 - Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8282.205. Deposit and Security of District Money

Sec. 8282.205.  DEPOSIT AND SECURITY OF DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The district's treasurer shall have district money deposited and invested in the district's depository bank or other banks or savings associations selected by the district's authorized investment officers.
(b)  To the extent that deposited or invested money is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.