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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8844.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8844.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the organization of the district is feasible and practicable;
(2)  the land to be included in the district and the residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district;
(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and
(4)  the creation of the district will further the public welfare.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8844.004. District Territory

Sec. 8844.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory located in Gillespie County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter B; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.026, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory › Section 8844.051. Annexation of Territory Authorized

Sec. 8844.051.  ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AUTHORIZED.  The board may annex territory to the district as provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory › Section 8844.052. Petition for Annexation Election

Sec. 8844.052.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION ELECTION.  (a)  To initiate a proceeding to annex territory to the district, a written petition requesting that the board call an annexation election must be presented to the board.
(b)  The petition must:
(1)  define the territory to be annexed; and
(2)  be signed by at least 50 percent of the persons who reside in the territory to be annexed according to the most recent federal census.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory › Section 8844.053. Hearing; Election Order

Sec. 8844.053.  HEARING; ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  On receipt of a petition under Section 8844.052, the board shall set a date for a hearing on the petition.  The hearing must be set for a date that is not later than the 20th day after the date the board receives the petition.
(b)  The board shall publish notice of the place, time, date, and purpose of the hearing in one or more newspapers with general circulation in the district and in the territory to be annexed.
(c)  At the hearing, any person may present testimony for or against annexation of the territory to the district.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall determine whether an election should be held to determine whether the territory should be annexed.
(e)  If the board determines that an election should be held, the board shall issue an order calling separate elections to be held in the district and in the territory to be annexed to determine whether the territory should be annexed to the district.  The board shall hold the elections on the same day at the next uniform election date following the date of the order.
(f)  If the board determines that an election should not be held, the board shall issue an order denying the petition.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory › Section 8844.054. Ballots

Sec. 8844.054.  BALLOTS.  Ballots for an election called under Section 8844.053 must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _______________________ (briefly describe the territory to be annexed) in the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District, and assumption by the described territory of a proportional share of the outstanding indebtedness of the district."
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Annexation of Territory › Section 8844.055. Declaration of Election Results

Sec. 8844.055.  DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the voters in the district and a majority of the voters in the territory to be annexed voting on the proposition vote in favor of the proposition, the territory is annexed to the district, and the board shall issue a declaration to that effect.
(b)  If a majority of the voters in the district or in the territory to be annexed voting on the proposition vote against annexing the territory to the district, the territory is not annexed to the district, and the board shall issue a declaration to that effect.
(c)  The board shall file a copy of the election results and declaration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8844.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 8844.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  (a)  The board is composed of five directors, unless the board is expanded under Subsection (b).
(b)  If territory is annexed to the district, the territory annexed is entitled to be represented by one director, and the board shall add one director to the board for that purpose.  The board shall appoint an initial director to represent the newly annexed territory.  The initial director serves until the first regular meeting of the board following the first regular election of directors subsequent to the annexation of the territory.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8844.102. Terms

Sec. 8844.102.  TERMS.  Directors serve four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8844.103. Qualifications for Election; Eligibility to Serve

Sec. 8844.103.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.  (a)  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a):
(1)  to be a director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a resident of that precinct; and
(2)  to be a director from a specific territory annexed to the district, a person must be a resident of that territory.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 8844.104. Election Date

Sec. 8844.104.  ELECTION DATE.  Each odd-numbered year, the board shall hold an election in the district on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.  Section 41.001(a)(2), Election Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 867 (H.B. 3866), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (H.B. 1819), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.151. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8844.151.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of a conflict with this chapter or as limited by this chapter, the district is governed by, is subject to, may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.152. Reclamation

Sec. 8844.152.  RECLAMATION.  The district may:
(1)  reclaim land in the district; and
(2)  construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.153. Soil Conservation and Improvement

Sec. 8844.153.  SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT.  The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.154. Input Wells

Sec. 8844.154.  INPUT WELLS.  The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.155. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 8844.155.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire any land or property necessary to carry out this chapter by:
(1)  gift;
(2)  grant;
(3)  devise;
(4)  lease;
(5)  purchase; or
(6)  the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.156. Sale and Disposal of Property

Sec. 8844.156.  SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.  Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that is not necessary to carry out the purpose or powers of the district as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.157. Appearance Before Railroad Commission

Sec. 8844.157.  APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.  The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information related to a pending permit application for an injection well to be located in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 8844.158. Prohibition: Supply of Groundwater

Sec. 8844.158.  PROHIBITION:  SUPPLY OF GROUNDWATER.  The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.001. Definitions

Sec. 8845.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Irion County Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.002. Nature and Purpose of District

Sec. 8845.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of the district's groundwater and surface water, consistent with:
(1)  the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 36, Water Code; and
(2)  the powers and duties under Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8845.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the organization of the district is feasible and practicable;
(2)  the land to be included in and the residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district;
(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and
(4)  the creation of the district will further the public welfare.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.004. District Territory

Sec. 8845.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of all the territory in Irion County unless the district's territory has been modified by:
(1)  annexation under Subchapter J or consolidation under Subchapter K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8845.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The name of the district may be changed if:
(1)  additional territory is annexed to the district; or
(2)  the district consolidates with another district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8845.006. Ownership of Groundwater and Surface Water Rights

Sec. 8845.006.  OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS.  The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized, and this chapter does not deprive or divest the owner, the owner's lessees, or assigns of those ownership rights.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8845.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board is composed of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  A director takes office at the first regular meeting of the board following the director's election to the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8845.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  One director is elected from the district at large.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.053. Election Date

Sec. 8845.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Each even-numbered year, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 18.101(14), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.054. Qualifications for Election; Eligibility to Serve

Sec. 8845.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.  (a)  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), a person who is a director from a county commissioners precinct must be a resident of that precinct unless the composition of the board changes under Section 8845.056.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8845.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.056. Composition of Board Following Annexation or Consolidation

Sec. 8845.056.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.  If the district annexes territory or consolidates with another district, the composition of the board shall be determined in a manner that is:
(1)  equitable for the residents of the district as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code; and
(2)  otherwise in compliance with Subchapter K, Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.057. Vote Required for Official Board Action

Sec. 8845.057.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION.  An official action of the board is not valid without the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.058. Officers

Sec. 8845.058.  OFFICERS.  (a)  After each directors' election, the board shall:
(1)  hold a regular meeting at the district office; and
(2)  organize by electing from the directors a president, a vice president, and a secretary.
(b)  A person selected to serve as president, vice president, or secretary serves in that capacity for a two-year term.
(c)  The president, vice president, and secretary shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically provided by this chapter or by order of the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.059. General Manager

Sec. 8845.059.  GENERAL MANAGER.  (a)  The general manager may execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the general manager's duties.  The district shall pay for the bond.
(b)  The general manager is entitled to receive the compensation provided by the district's budget.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.060. Treasurer and Attorney

Sec. 8845.060.  TREASURER AND ATTORNEY.  (a)  The board may appoint a treasurer and an attorney for the district.
(b)  The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties.  The district shall pay for the bond.
(c)  A person appointed under this section is entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.061. Engineer

Sec. 8845.061.  ENGINEER.  The board may:
(1)  appoint or contract with a competent professional engineer for the district; and
(2)  determine the amount of compensation to be paid to the engineer.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.062. Employees and Contract Personnel

Sec. 8845.062.  EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACT PERSONNEL.  (a)  The general manager or the board may:
(1)  employ other persons necessary to properly handle the district's business and operation; and
(2)  employ or contract with expert and specialized personnel who are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b)  The board shall determine the terms of employment and the compensation to be paid to employees under this section.
(c)  The district shall pay for any bond that an employee of or a person under contract with the district is required to furnish under Section 36.057(d), Water Code.
(d)  The general manager or the board may dismiss an employee of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.063. District Office

Sec. 8845.063.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  The board shall maintain an office in the district for conducting district business.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.064. Meetings

Sec. 8845.064.  MEETINGS.  The board shall hold regular meetings at the district office on dates established by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8845.065. Records

Sec. 8845.065.  RECORDS.  (a)  The board shall keep a complete written account of board meetings and other proceedings and shall preserve the board's minutes, contracts, plans, notices, accounts, receipts, and other records in a secure manner at the district's office.
(b)  Minutes, contracts, plans, notices, accounts, receipts, and other records are the property of the district and are subject to public inspection.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8845.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by, Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code, to carry out the purpose of the district and this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.102. Rules

Sec. 8845.102.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose and powers under this chapter and may enforce those rules by injunction, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedies in court.
(b)  In addition to the rules adopted under Subsection (a), the board may:
(1)  adopt and enforce rules as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code; and
(2)  adopt rules necessary for the exercise of district powers and duties under Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8845.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property in the district if the property interest is necessary to the exercise of the authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.104. Control, Storage, and Preservation of Storm Water and Floodwater

Sec. 8845.104.  CONTROL, STORAGE, AND PRESERVATION OF STORM WATER AND FLOODWATER.  Subject to obtaining the permits required by law, the district may control, store, and preserve the storm water and floodwater in the district and the water of the rivers and streams in the district for:
(1)  irrigation of arid land;
(2)  prevention of floods and flood damage in the district; and
(3)  domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.105. Reclamation

Sec. 8845.105.  RECLAMATION.  The district may:
(1)  reclaim land in the district; and
(2)  construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.106. Soil Conservation and Improvement

Sec. 8845.106.  SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT.  The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.107. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 8845.107.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire land or other property necessary to carry out this chapter by gift, grant, devise, lease, purchase, or condemnation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.108. Sale and Disposal of Property

Sec. 8845.108.  SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.  Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that is not necessary to carry out the purpose or powers of the district as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.109. Improvements and Facilities

Sec. 8845.109.  IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may construct or acquire and improve and maintain works, facilities, and improvements necessary to carry out the purpose, powers, and plans of the district.
(b)  The district shall construct and acquire works, facilities, and improvements in the manner provided by Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.110. Input Wells

Sec. 8845.110.  INPUT WELLS.  The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.111. Studies and Surveys

Sec. 8845.111.  STUDIES AND SURVEYS.  (a)  The board may have a professional engineer conduct studies and surveys of the groundwater and surface water supplies in the district and the facilities available for use in the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of those water resources.
(b)  A professional engineer may determine the quantities of groundwater and surface water available in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.112. Research; Information

Sec. 8845.112.  RESEARCH; INFORMATION.  The district may engage in research projects and develop information to be used by the district in preparing and implementing the district's plans and in carrying out the district's powers and duties under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.113. District Plans

Sec. 8845.113.  DISTRICT PLANS.  (a)  The district shall develop and implement comprehensive plans for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of groundwater and surface water in the district.
(b)  The plans must include all works, facilities, and improvements necessary to implement the plans and the specifications for those works, facilities, and improvements.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.114. Service of Process

Sec. 8845.114.  SERVICE OF PROCESS.  Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.115. Payment of Judgments

Sec. 8845.115.  PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS.  A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of any indebtedness of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.116. Certain Permit Denials Prohibited

Sec. 8845.116.  CERTAIN PERMIT DENIALS PROHIBITED.  If the district regulates production of groundwater by permit as authorized by Chapter 36, Water Code, the board may not deny a permit to drill a well to the owner of land or the owner's heirs, assigns, and lessees on that land that complies with rules adopted by the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8845.117. Prohibition: Supply of Water

Sec. 8845.117.  PROHIBITION: SUPPLY OF WATER.  The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater or surface water inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.151. Maintenance and Operations Tax; Election

Sec. 8845.151.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX; ELECTION.  (a)  The district may annually impose an ad valorem tax on property in the district for use in maintaining district facilities and paying district operating expenses.
(b)  The district may not impose a maintenance and operations tax until it is approved by a majority vote of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  The directors shall publish notice of a maintenance and operations tax election at least one time in a newspaper or newspapers that have general circulation in the district.  The notice must be published before the 30th day preceding the date of the election.
(d)  The directors shall declare the result of a maintenance and operations tax election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.152. Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Budget

Sec. 8845.152.  NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.  (a)  The board shall hold a public hearing on the annual budget.
(b)  Notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper or newspapers having general circulation in the district at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
(c)  Any district resident is entitled to be present at and participate in the hearing.
(d)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall act on the budget and may make changes in the proposed budget that in the board's judgment the interests of the taxpayers demand.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.153. Investment of District Money

Sec. 8845.153.  INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  District money may be invested by the board or its authorized representative in direct or indirect obligations of the United States, the state, or any political subdivision of the state.
(b)  District money may be placed in certificates of deposit of state or national banks or savings and loan associations in this state, if that money is secured in the manner provided for the security of county funds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.154. Annual Audit

Sec. 8845.154.  ANNUAL AUDIT.  The board shall annually have an audit made of the financial condition of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.155. Borrowing Money

Sec. 8845.155.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized by this chapter or any combination of those purposes.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.156. Prohibition on Bonds

Sec. 8845.156.  PROHIBITION ON BONDS.  The district may not issue bonds or impose an ad valorem tax to secure the payment of bonds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8845 - Irion County Water Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8845.157. Restriction on Expenditures

Sec. 8845.157.  RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.  Money may be spent only for an expense included in the annual budget or an amendment to the annual budget.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.001. Definitions

Sec. 8846.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Kinney County Commissioners Court.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8846.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Kinney County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8846.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.004. District Territory

Sec. 8846.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Kinney County, Texas, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8846.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board may change the district's name when the district annexes territory.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8846.006. Contracts for Election Services

Sec. 8846.006.  CONTRACTS FOR ELECTION SERVICES.  The district shall contract with the county clerk of Kinney County to conduct the district's elections.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8846.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.