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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8156 - Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11 of El Paso County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8156.005. Effect of Chapter on City of El Paso

Sec. 8156.005.  EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON CITY OF EL PASO.  This chapter does not diminish or affect the City of El Paso's extraterritorial jurisdiction or its rights under the Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8156 - Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11 of El Paso County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8156.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8156.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8156 - Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11 of El Paso County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8156.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8156.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8156 - Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11 of El Paso County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8156.102. Annexation of District Territory by Political Subdivision

Sec. 8156.102.  ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  A political subdivision that annexes the district territory included in Section 3, Chapter 700, Acts of the 74th Legislature, Regular Session, 1995, as provided by Chapter 43, Local Government Code, assumes the district's powers, functions, and duties and any outstanding bonded indebtedness of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8156 - Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11 of El Paso County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8156.103. Authority of El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Over District Facilities

Sec. 8156.103.  AUTHORITY OF EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OVER DISTRICT FACILITIES.  (a)  In this section, "Public Service Board" means the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board.
(b)   The plans and specifications for any facilities to be constructed or acquired by the district must be approved by the Public Service Board.  The Public Service Board may not unreasonably withhold or delay the approval.
(c)  The Public Service Board is entitled to inspect or act as the construction manager for district facilities to ensure that the facilities meet the applicable standards of the Public Service Board.  The district shall pay the Public Service Board a reasonable fee for those services consistent with fees charged for similar services the Public Service Board provides on similar utility construction contracts.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8157.001. Definitions

Sec. 8157.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8157.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8157.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Harris County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8157.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8157.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8157.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Harris County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8157.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8157.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8157.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8157.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8157.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8157.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8157.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8157.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8157.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8157.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8157.103. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8157.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Houston, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8157.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8157.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8157.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8157 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8157.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8157.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8157.101 and 8157.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8157.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8157.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8157.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 465 (S.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8159 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8159.001. Definitions

Sec. 8159.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 as created by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by order dated July 20, 2006.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 591 (S.B. 2042), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8159 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8159.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8159.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has:
(1)  the powers and duties provided to a municipal utility district by general law, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and Chapters 42 and 43, Local Government Code; and
(2)  all the powers and duties necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 591 (S.B. 2042), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8159 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8159.102. Additional Powers Related to Annexation and Tax Allocation Agreements

Sec. 8159.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATED TO ANNEXATION AND TAX ALLOCATION AGREEMENTS.  (a)  This section applies only to a municipality that:
(1)  has extraterritorial jurisdiction over the entire area in which the district is located; and
(2)  has made a strategic partnership agreement with the district.
(b)  The district and the municipality may agree to provide for the:
(1)  annexation, including limited purpose annexation, by the municipality of all or a part of the territory of the district; and
(2)  allocation, following annexation of all or part of the district by the municipality, of taxes imposed on real property in the district between the district and the municipality.
(c)  Notwithstanding the limitations otherwise imposed by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, the district is granted the powers under that subchapter for the purpose of:
(1)  defining a particular area to be taxed; and
(2)  entering a tax allocation agreement as provided by this chapter.
(d)  This chapter does not eliminate any right granted to a municipality under general law to annex all or part of the district.  The powers granted to the district and a municipality under this chapter are cumulative of powers granted under other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 591 (S.B. 2042), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8159 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8159.103. Specific Provisions of Tax Allocation Agreement

Sec. 8159.103.  SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF TAX ALLOCATION AGREEMENT.  The tax allocation agreement made under Section 8159.102 may contain:
(1)  a method by which the district continues to exist following annexation by the municipality of all or part of the district territory, if the district is initially located outside the corporate boundaries of the municipality;
(2)  an allocation of the ad valorem tax revenues of the district and the municipality from property in the district as the district and the municipality may agree;
(3)  an allocation of governmental services to be provided by the municipality or the district following the date of the inclusion of all or part of the district territory in the corporate boundaries of the municipality, which must be proportionate to the allocation of taxes to which the district and the municipality agreed under Subdivision (2);
(4)  an agreement under which the district assesses and collects ad valorem taxes on all taxable property:
(A)  at a rate applying to the area of the district included in the municipality and designated as a defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, calculated to pay for the improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area and do not generally benefit the district as a whole; and
(B)  at a rate applying to the area of the district that is not included in the municipality and is designated as a separate defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, calculated to pay for the improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area and do not generally benefit the district as a whole;
(5)  a provision permitting district bonds in an area designated as a defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, to be sold by negotiated contract, notwithstanding other law;
(6)  a provision that the allocation agreement will end on the date that:
(A)  all territory in the district is annexed by the municipality for full purposes; and
(B)  the district is dissolved as otherwise provided by law; and
(7)  any other terms considered appropriate by the municipality and the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 591 (S.B. 2042), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8160 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8160.001. Definitions

Sec. 8160.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 as created by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by order dated November 10, 2006.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 2043), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8160 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8160.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8160.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has:
(1)  the powers and duties provided to a municipal utility district by general law, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and Chapters 42 and 43, Local Government Code; and
(2)  all the powers and duties necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which the district was created by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 2043), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8160 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8160.102. Additional Powers Related to Annexation and Tax Allocation Agreements

Sec. 8160.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATED TO ANNEXATION AND TAX ALLOCATION AGREEMENTS.  (a)  This section applies only to a municipality that:
(1)  has extraterritorial jurisdiction over the entire area in which the district is located; and
(2)  has made a strategic partnership agreement with the district.
(b)  The district and the municipality may agree to provide for the:
(1)  annexation, including limited purpose annexation, by the municipality of all or a part of the territory of the district; and
(2)  allocation, following annexation of all or part of the district by the municipality, of taxes imposed on real property in the district between the district and the municipality.
(c)  Notwithstanding the limitations otherwise imposed by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, the district is granted the powers under that subchapter for the purpose of:
(1)  defining a particular area to be taxed; and
(2)  entering a tax allocation agreement as provided by this chapter.
(d)  This chapter does not eliminate any right granted to a municipality under general law to annex all or part of the district.  The powers granted to the district and a municipality under this chapter are cumulative of powers granted under other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 2043), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8160 - New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8160.103. Specific Provisions of Tax Allocation Agreement

Sec. 8160.103.  SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF TAX ALLOCATION AGREEMENT.  The tax allocation agreement made under Section 8160.102 may contain:
(1)  a method by which the district continues to exist following annexation by the municipality of all or part of the district territory, if the district is initially located outside the corporate boundaries of the municipality;
(2)  an allocation of the ad valorem tax revenues of the district and the municipality from property in the district as the district and the municipality may agree;
(3)  an allocation of governmental services to be provided by the municipality or the district following the date of the inclusion of the district territory in the corporate boundaries of the municipality, which must be proportionate to the allocation of taxes to which the district and the municipality agreed under Subdivision (2);
(4)  an agreement under which the district assesses and collects ad valorem taxes on all taxable property:
(A)  at a rate applying to the area of the district included in the municipality and designated as a defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, calculated to pay for the improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area and do not generally benefit the district as a whole; and
(B)  at a rate applying to the area of the district that is not included in the municipality and is designated as a separate defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, calculated to pay for the improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area and do not generally benefit the district as a whole;
(5)  a provision permitting district bonds in an area designated as a defined area as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, to be sold by negotiated contract, notwithstanding other law;
(6)  a provision that the allocation agreement will end on the date that:
(A)  all territory in the district is annexed by the municipality for full purposes; and
(B)  the district is dissolved as otherwise provided by law; and
(7)  any other terms considered appropriate by the municipality and the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 2043), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8161.001. Definition

Sec. 8161.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Encanto Real Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8161.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8161.002.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8161.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8161.003.  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 creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8161.004. District Territory

Sec. 8161.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 700, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-584, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, and 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 or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8161.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8161.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8161.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8161.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8161 - Encanto Real Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8161.102. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8161.102.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.
(b)  Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code,  the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as  provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 4175), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8162.001. Definitions

Sec. 8162.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8162.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8162.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8162.003. Finding of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8162.003.  FINDING OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8162.004. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8162.004.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8162.023 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Kaufman County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8162.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8162.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8162.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8162.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8162.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8162.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8162.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8162.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
(b)  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 district is located.  If the district is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by resolution.  If the district is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by resolution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8162.103. Road Contracts

Sec. 8162.103.  ROAD CONTRACTS.  The district may contract for a road project in the manner provided by Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8162.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8162.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8162.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8162.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8162.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8162.153. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8162.153.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or
(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8162.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8162.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8162.102.
(b)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8162.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(d)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8162.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8162.251. Division of District; Requirements

Sec. 8162.251.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenue, the district may be divided into two or more new districts.
(b)  A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(d)  The board may consider a proposal to divide the district on:
(1)  a petition of a landowner in the district; or
(2)  a motion by the board.
(e)  If the board decides to divide the district, the board shall:
(1)  set the terms of the division, including names for the new districts and a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(2)  prepare a metes and bounds description for each proposed district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8162.252. Election for Division of District

Sec. 8162.252.  ELECTION FOR DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  After the board has complied with Section 8162.251(e), the board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed.
(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 35th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:
(1)  the date and location of the election; and
(2)  the proposition to be voted on.
(c)  If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the division:
(1)  the district is divided; and
(2)  not later than the 30th day after the date of the election, the district shall provide written notice of the division to:
(A)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(B)  the attorney general;
(C)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and
(D)  any municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in each new district.
(d)  If a majority of the votes cast are not in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8162.253. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8162.253.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the board shall:
(1)  appoint itself as the board of one of the new districts; and
(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts.
(b)  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serve the staggered terms to which they were elected in the original district.  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(2) serve until the election for directors under Subsection (c).
(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, the appointed board shall hold an election to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).  The directors shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election of directors and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8162.254. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8162.254.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenue or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board under Section 8162.251(e).
(c)  Any other district obligation is divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8162 - Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8162.255. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8162.255.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 497 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8163.001. Definitions

Sec. 8163.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8163.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8163.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Travis County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8163.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8163.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8163.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8163.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and
(2)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of arterials or main feeder roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8163.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8163.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect 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 or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8163.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8163.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8163.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8163 - Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8163.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8163.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 159 (S.B. 1660), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.