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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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9056.155. Specification of Maintenance Tax Rate and Method

Sec. 9056.155.  SPECIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE TAX RATE AND METHOD.  In calling a maintenance tax election, the board shall specify:
(1)  the maximum tax rate that may be imposed in any year; and
(2)  that the tax will be imposed on an ad valorem basis.
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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9056.156. Use of Maintenance Tax Proceeds

Sec. 9056.156.  USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may spend maintenance tax proceeds for:
(1)  an easement or right-of-way;
(2)  any purpose for which a district may spend bond proceeds; and
(3)  maintenance purposes.
(b)  The district may place surplus maintenance tax proceeds not needed for maintenance purposes into the sinking funds for outstanding district bonds.
(c)  The board's determination to spend district maintenance tax proceeds is final and is not subject to judicial review, except on the grounds of fraud, palpable error, or gross abuse of discretion.
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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9056.157. Approval of and Funding for Certain Plans for Works and Improvements

Sec. 9056.157.  APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PLANS FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(b)  This section applies only to plans contemplated by the district for works and improvements, or amendments to the plans, that are prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the district's board.
(c)  An engineer's report covering the plans and improvements to be constructed, and the maps, plats, profiles, and data fully showing and explaining the plans and improvements, are not required to be filed in the district office before an election is held to authorize the issuance of bonds for the works and improvements.  The plans and specifications, engineering reports, profiles, maps, and other data, and subsequent amendments to those items, are not required to be approved by the commission before the bonds are issued.
(d)  Before the district may spend any money for the construction of any works and improvements, the commission must approve the portion of the works and improvements to be constructed.  The commission's advance approval for the entire project contemplated by the district is not required.  The commission may approve on a separate or individual basis the portion of the project or works and improvements:
(1)  to be constructed at a particular time; and
(2)  on which plans and specifications of the Natural Resources Conservation Service have been prepared and submitted by the board to the commission.
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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9056.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9056.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  Subject to Section 9056.202, the district may issue bonds, in the manner provided by general law for water control and improvement districts, to:
(1)  provide dams, structures, projects, and works of improvement for flood prevention, the conservation and development of water, and for other necessary plants, facilities, and equipment in connection therewith and for the improvement, repair, and operation of same;
(2)  carry out any other power provided by this chapter or by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code; and
(3)  pay all costs, charges, and expenses 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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9056.202. Bond Election Required

Sec. 9056.202.  BOND ELECTION REQUIRED.  The district may not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a district election.
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 9056 - Willow Creek Water Control District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9056.203. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9056.203.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9057.001. Definitions

Sec. 9057.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "District" means the Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9057.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9057.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district in Medina County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  a municipal corporation.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9057.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9057.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from that inclusion.
(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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9057.004. District Territory

Sec. 9057.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 198, Acts of the 53rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1953, 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.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9057.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9057.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9057.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9057.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties 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 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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9057.102. Acquisition of Property; Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 9057.102.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  (a)  The district may acquire property that is necessary to accomplish the objectives of the district.
(b)  To facilitate the acquisition of property, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain available to water control and improvement districts under general law.
(c)  The powers granted in this section apply only in Medina County.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9057.103. Cost of Relocating Property

Sec. 9057.103.  COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of a power granted by this chapter makes necessary the relocation of a railroad line or right-of-way, the district shall pay the cost of the relocation and any actual and reasonable damage incurred in changing and adjusting the railroad lines and grades.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9057.151. Authority to Issue Bonds; Bond Election

Sec. 9057.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may issue bonds pursuant to a board order or resolution adopted after the proposition authorizing the bonds is:
(1)  submitted to district voters at an election; and
(2)  adopted by a majority of the district voters voting at the election.
(b)  The district may issue bonds under this section for any purpose permitted to water control and improvement districts and in the manner and to the extent provided by the general laws governing water control and improvement districts.
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 9057 - Medina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 9057.152. Certain Bond Covenants Authorized

Sec. 9057.152.  CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED.  An order or resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds may contain any covenant the board considers necessary to ensure:
(1)  the creation and maintenance of proper reserves; and
(2)  the payment of the principal of and interest on 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 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0101. Definitions

Sec. 9058.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 9058.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 9058.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9058.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9058.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9058.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the collection, transportation, processing, disposal, and control of domestic, industrial, or communal waste and the gathering, conducting, diverting, and control of local stormwater or other harmful excesses of water; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9058.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9058.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9058.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9058.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9058.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9058.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9058.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9058.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9058.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9058.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9058.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0302. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9058.0302.  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, and specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9058.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9058.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9058.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9058.0306. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 9058.0306.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code; or
(2)  a road project authorized by Section 9058.0303.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9058.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9058.0401.  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 9058.0403.
(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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9058.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9058.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9058.0401, 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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9058.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9058.0403.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9058.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9058.0501.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9058.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9058.0502.  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 Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9058.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9058.0503.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9058 - Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9058.0504. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 9058.0504.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, regardless of whether the district's territory overlaps with the territory of a political subdivision that is authorized to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The authority of the district to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under this section does not limit the authority of another political subdivision whose territory the territory of the district may overlap, wholly or partly, to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (H.B. 5318), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9059.001. Definitions

Sec. 9059.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Rio Grande Palms Water 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9059.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9059.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district in Cameron County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  a municipal corporation.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9059.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9059.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the conservation and utilization of water.
(b)  All land included in the district will benefit from that inclusion.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9059.004. District Territory

Sec. 9059.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subsection (b) or its predecessor statute, Section 1, Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961;
(2)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The Commissioners Court of Cameron County shall redefine the boundaries of the district contained in Section 1, Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, to correct any error or omission in those boundaries.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9059.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 9059.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9059.052. Qualification for Office

Sec. 9059.052.  QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE.  (a)  A director must own land in the district.
(b)  A 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9059.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9059.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties 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 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9059.102. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 9059.102.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire property located inside or outside the district that the board considers necessary to accomplish the district's objectives.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9059.103. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 9059.103.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9059.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9059.104.  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, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9059.151. Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9059.151.  MAINTENANCE TAX.  The board may impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district for the maintenance and operation of district works and facilities if the tax is authorized by an election held as provided by law relating to water control and improvement district bond elections.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9059.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board if a majority of district voters voting at an election vote to adopt the proposition authorizing the bonds.
(b)  The district may issue bonds for any purpose permitted to a water control and improvement district, including:
(1)  the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams, arroyos, and resacas, to prevent overflow, to furnish access to land in the district, to permit navigation of the water or irrigation of land in the district, or in aid of those purposes; or
(2)  the acquisition of water rights, the construction or acquisition by purchase or other means, and maintenance of pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, pipelines, canals and waterways, pumps, pump houses, and all other useful equipment, machinery, and facilities, for the purpose or in aid of irrigation, drainage, conservation, or navigation, including the purchase of an existing irrigation or conservation system.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.202. Exchanging Bonds for Property

Sec. 9059.202.  EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY.  The district may exchange bonds for property acquired for the use and benefit 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.203. Certain Bond Covenants Authorized

Sec. 9059.203.  CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED.  A resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds may contain any covenant the board considers necessary to ensure:
(1)  the creation and maintenance of proper reserves; and
(2)  the payment of the principal of and interest on 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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.204. Maturity

Sec. 9059.204.  MATURITY.  District bonds, including refunding bonds, must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.205. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 9059.205.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may appropriate and pay from the proceeds of the sale of bonds the interest to accrue on the bonds for a period not to exceed three years from their date.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.206. Bonds Secured by Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 9059.206.  BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  If bonds have been voted, the board shall impose a continuing ad valorem tax on all property in the district sufficient:
(1)  to pay the principal and interest on the bonds as the principal and interest respectively mature;
(2)  to create and maintain any reserve required by the resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the bonds;
(3)  to pay the expense of assessing and collecting the tax; and
(4)  for anticipated delinquencies in the tax payments.
(b)  The board annually shall determine and set or cause to be determined and set the rate of the ad valorem tax to be imposed under this section.
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 9059 - Rio Grande Palms Water District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9059.207. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 9059.207.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue refunding bonds without an election.
(b)  District bonds may be refunded by:
(1)  the issuance and delivery to holders of refunding bonds in lieu of the outstanding bonds; or
(2)  the sale of refunding bonds and the use of the proceeds for retiring the outstanding 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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9060.001. Definitions

Sec. 9060.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "District" means the San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas.
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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9060.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9060.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district in Galveston County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  a municipal corporation.
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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9060.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9060.003.  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 creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
(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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9060.004. Applicability of Certain Statutes; Dissolution of District

Sec. 9060.004.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN STATUTES; DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, do not apply to the district.
(b)  The district may be dissolved by the board in accordance with Sections 51.781-51.791, 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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9060.051. District Territory

Sec. 9060.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 520, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  Section 9060.052 or its predecessor statute, former Section 4, Chapter 520, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965; or
(4)  other law.
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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9060.052. Addition of Land to District

Sec. 9060.052.  ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT.  The district may not add land to the district unless:
(1)  an owner of land adjacent or contiguous to the district requests in writing that the district add land;
(2)  the owner of the land to be added consents to the addition; and
(3)  the land is adjacent or contiguous to the district when added.
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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9060.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 9060.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five elected directors.
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 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9060.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9060.151.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.