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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9045.057. District Office

Sec. 9045.057.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  (a)  The board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code.
(b)  The board may establish a second district office outside the district.  If the board establishes a district office outside the district, the board shall give notice of the location of that office by:
(1)  filing a copy of the board resolution that establishes the location of the office:
(A)  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and
(B)  in the water control and improvement district records of Harris County; and
(2)  publishing the location of the office in a newspaper of general circulation in Harris County.
(c)  A district office may be a private residence, office, or dwelling.  A district office that is a private residence, office, or dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's business.
(d)  The board shall give notice of any change in the location of the district office outside the district in the manner required by Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9045.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9045.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9045.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 9045.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, or improvements, existing or to be made, constructed, or acquired, inside or outside the district's boundaries and 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 rights or powers granted by this chapter or general law relating to water control and improvement districts.
(b)  A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9045.103. Limit on Eminent Domain

Sec. 9045.103.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only:
(1)  in Harris County; and
(2)  when necessary to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9045.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9045.104.  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 derived from the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain makes necessary relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9045.105. Notice of Election

Sec. 9045.105.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9045.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9045.151.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9045.152. District Accounts

Sec. 9045.152.  DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.  The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9045.153. Copy of Audit Report

Sec. 9045.153.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9045.154. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 9045.154.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9045.155. Depository

Sec. 9045.155.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9045.201. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 9045.201.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue tax bonds, revenue bonds, or tax and revenue bonds to provide money for any purpose of this chapter, including the acquisition of land.
(b)  The district must issue bonds in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, except that the district may issue bonds payable solely from net revenue by resolution or order of the board without an election.
(c)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be payable from all or any designated part of the revenue of district property and facilities or under a specific contract, as provided in the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9045.202. Additional Security

Sec. 9045.202.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY.  (a)  Within the discretion of the board, bonds issued under this subchapter may be additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district and franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to that property, vesting in the trustee:
(1)  the power to sell the property for payment of the debt;
(2)  the power to operate the property; and
(3)  all other powers to further secure the bonds.
(b)  A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or mortgage lien, if one is given:
(1)  is the absolute owner of the property, facilities, and rights purchased; and
(2)  may maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9045.203. Trust Indenture

Sec. 9045.203.  TRUST INDENTURE.  A trust indenture created under Section 9045.202, regardless of the existence of a deed of trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:
(1)  contain provisions prescribed by the board for the security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate;
(2)  provide for amendment or modification of the trust indenture;
(3)  provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds;
(4)  condition the right to spend district money or sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
(5)  provide for the investment of district money.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9045.204. Order or Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certain Bonds

Sec. 9045.204.  ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS.  (a)  In an order or resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue, tax-revenue, revenue refunding, or tax-revenue refunding bonds, the board may:
(1)  provide for:
(A)  the flow of money; and
(B)  the establishment and maintenance of the interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund;
(2)  make additional covenants with respect to the bonds and the pledged revenue and the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities the revenue of which is pledged, including provisions for the operation or leasing of all or part of the improvements and facilities and the use or pledge of money received from the operation contract or lease as the board considers appropriate;
(3)  prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue or reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to any conditions set forth in the order or resolution; and
(4)  include any other provision or covenant, as the board determines, that is not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or this chapter.
(b)  The board may adopt and cause to be executed any other proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient in the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9045 - Fallbrook Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9045.205. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 9045.205.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may appropriate or set aside out of proceeds from the sale of district bonds an amount for:
(1)  the payment of interest, administrative, and operating expenses expected to accrue during the period of construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions; and
(2)  the payment of all expenses incurred and to be incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.
(b)  For purposes of this section, the period of construction may not exceed three years.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9046.001. Definition

Sec. 9046.001.  DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district" means the Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9046.002. Nature and Purposes of District

Sec. 9046.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9046.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9046.051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9046.052. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9046.052.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9046.053. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9046.053.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9046.054. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9046.054.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9046.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 9046.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 9046.053.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9046 - Canyon Falls Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9046.102. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9046.102.  TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 3913), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.001. Definitions

Sec. 9047.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9047.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 9047.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9047.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9047.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9047.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9047.006.  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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9047.007. Applicability of Law Governing Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts

Sec. 9047.007.  APPLICABILITY OF LAW GOVERNING METROPOLITAN WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 702 (S.B. 1358), Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983 (Article 717r, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), applies to the district.
(b)  Section 3, Chapter 702 (S.B. 1358), Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983 (Article 717r, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9047.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9047.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9047.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9047.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9047.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Jeff Safe;
(2)  Katy Walston;
(3)  Brandon Buell;
(4)  Bob Mueller; and
(5)  Chad Meacham.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9047.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9047.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9047.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9047.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.102. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9047.102.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9047.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9047.104.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.   (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9047.105.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted by the City of Houston, Texas, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9047.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 9047.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire:
(1)  a site for a water treatment plant, water storage facility, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater disposal plant;
(2)  a site for a park, swimming pool, or other recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code;
(3)  an exclusive easement through a county regional park; or
(4)  a site or easement for a road project.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9047.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9047.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 9047.153.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9047.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9047.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9047.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9047.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9047.153.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9047.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9047.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9047.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9047.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Section 51.433, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9047 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9047.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9047.203.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1841), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9048.001. Definition

Sec. 9048.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9048.002. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9048.002.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  Except for property owned by a railroad or public utility that does not use the facilities of the district, all land included in the boundaries of the district will be benefited.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9048.003. District Territory

Sec. 9048.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 268, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, 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 made 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;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9048.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9048.051.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties, including the control of storm and flood waters, provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9048.052. Powers Relating to Sanitary Sewer System

Sec. 9048.052.  POWERS RELATING TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM.  The district may construct, maintain, and operate a sanitary sewer system.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9048 - El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 9048.101. Bond Election Required

Sec. 9048.101.  BOND ELECTION REQUIRED.  The district may not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9049.001. Definitions

Sec. 9049.001.  DEFINITIONS.In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9049.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9049.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9049.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9049.003.  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 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
Sec. 9049.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 246, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, as amended by Sections 1 and 3, Chapter 611, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, 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 issue bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9049.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 9049.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of five elected directors.
(b)  To be appointed as a director a person must reside in this state, but such director is not required to reside in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9049.052. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 9049.052.  APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not required to be directors. The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9049.053. Director's and Treasurer's Bonds

Sec. 9049.053.  DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BONDS.  (a)  Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board. The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9049.054. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9049.054.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The board president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.