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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8183.201. Depository

Sec. 8183.201.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as depository for district money.
(b)  All district money shall be deposited in a designated depository, except that:
(1)  bond proceeds and money pledged to pay bonds, to the extent provided in the indenture, may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust indenture; and
(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or the trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  The board shall prescribe the terms of service for depositories.
(e)  Before designating a depository bank, the board shall:
(1)  publish notice one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district that is specified by the board; or
(2)  mail a copy of the notice to each bank in the district.
(f)  The notice must:
(1)  state the time and place at which the board will meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and
(2)  invite each bank in the district to submit an application to be designated as a depository.
(g)  At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:
(1)  consider the applications and the management and condition of each bank; and
(2)  designate as a depository the bank or banks:
(A)  that offer the most favorable terms for the handling of the money; and
(B)  that the board finds have proper management and are in condition to handle the money.
(h)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.
(i)  If the board does not receive any applications before the time stated in the notice, the board shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the district on terms that the board finds advantageous to 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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8183.202. Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 8183.202.  TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  Before the sale and delivery of district bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board may appoint a tax assessor and collector.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8183.203. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 8183.203.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.251. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 8183.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The district may issue bonds to carry out any power conferred by this chapter.  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.252. Form of Bonds

Sec. 8183.252.  FORM OF BONDS.  A district bond must be:
(1)  issued in the district's name;
(2)  signed by the president or vice president; and
(3)  attested by the secretary.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.253. Maturity

Sec. 8183.253.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after their date of issuance.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.254. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Tax

Sec. 8183.254.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAX.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election.
(b)  The board may order an election under this section without a petition.  The order must specify:
(1)  the time and places at which the election will be held;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3)  the maximum amount of the bonds;
(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds;
(5)  the form of the ballot; and
(6)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(c)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in each municipality located in the district.  The notice must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be not later than the 21st day before the date of the election.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.255. Bonds Payable From Revenue

Sec. 8183.255.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.  (a)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured under board resolution by a pledge of:
(1)  all or part of the net revenue of the district;
(2)  the net revenue of one or more contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds; or
(3)  other revenue or income specified by resolution of the board or in the trust indenture.
(b)  The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with, or subordinate to, the bond being issued, subject to conditions specified in the pledge.
(c)  Bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may be issued without an election.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.256. Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 8183.256.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  The district may issue bonds payable, as pledged by board resolution, from:
(1)  ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in the district; or
(2)  ad valorem taxes and revenue 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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.257. Tax and Rate Requirements

Sec. 8183.257.  TAX AND RATE REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due.  The board may adopt the rate of the tax after considering the money received from the other pledged revenue available for payment of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(b)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue, the board shall set and revise the rates of compensation for water sold and services rendered by the district.
(c)  For bonds payable wholly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to:
(1)  pay the expense of operating and maintaining the facilities of the district;
(2)  pay the bonds as they mature and the interest as it accrues; and
(3)  maintain the reserve and other funds as provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(d)  For bonds payable partly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to assure compliance with the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.258. Additional Security

Sec. 8183.258.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY.  (a)  Bonds not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district, franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee the power to:
(1)  sell the property for the payment of the debt;
(2)  operate the property; and
(3)  take other action to further secure the bonds.
(b)  A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if one is given:
(1)  is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and rights purchased; and
(2)  is entitled to maintain and operate the property, facilities, and rights.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.259. Trust Indenture

Sec. 8183.259.  TRUST INDENTURE.  (a)  A bond issued under this subchapter, including a refunding bond, that is not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured by a trust indenture.  The trustee may be a bank with trust powers located inside or outside this state.
(b)  A trust indenture, regardless of the existence of the deed of trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:
(1)  provide for the security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate in the manner prescribed by the board;
(2)  provide for amendment or modification of the trust indenture;
(3)  provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds;
(4)  condition the right to spend district money or sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
(5)  provide for the investment of district money.
Added by Acts 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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.260. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 8183.260.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this subchapter for:
(1)  payment of interest expected to accrue during construction;
(2)  a reserve interest and sinking fund; and
(3)  any other fund provided for in the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.
(b)  The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the purpose of the district, including any expense of issuing and selling the bonds.
(c)  The district may temporarily invest proceeds from the sale of the bonds and other district funds in securities that are specified in the bond resolution or the trust indenture.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.261. Appointment of Receiver

Sec. 8183.261.  APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (a)  On default or threatened default in the payment of principal of or interest on bonds issued under this subchapter that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a court may, on petition of the holders of outstanding bonds, appoint a receiver for the district.
(b)  The receiver may collect and receive all district income except taxes, employ and discharge district agents and employees, take charge of money on hand except money received from taxes, unless commingled, and manage the proprietary affairs of the district without consent or hindrance by the board.
(c)  The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for the sale of water or to renew those contracts with the approval of the court that appointed the receiver.
(d)  The court may vest the receiver with any other power or duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.262. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 8183.262.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on those bonds.
(b)  Refunding bonds may:
(1)  be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;
(2)  combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or
(3)  be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue or mortgage liens.
(c)  The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.
(d)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(e)  Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the concurrent surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(f)  An election is not required for refunding bonds.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.263. Limitation on Rights of Holders

Sec. 8183.263.  LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF HOLDERS.  The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to institute or prosecute litigation affecting the district's property or income.
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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.264. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 8183.264.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this subchapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 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 8183 - Delta County Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 8183.265. Detachment of Territory After Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 8183.265.  DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY AFTER ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  Territory may not be detached from the district after the issuance of bonds payable from revenue or taxes.
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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8184.001. Definition

Sec. 8184.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Dowdell Public 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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8184.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8184.002.  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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8184.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8184.003.  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:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8184.004. District Territory

Sec. 8184.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 697, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 8280-581, 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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8184.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8184.051.  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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8184.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8184.101.  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 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8184.102. Authority to Establish Defined Areas

Sec. 8184.102.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS.  Notwithstanding the acreage requirement under Section 54.801(a), Water Code, the district may establish and administer defined areas as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8184.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8184.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8184.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8184.104.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.   (a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8184.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8184.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8184.103.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8184 - Dowdell Public Utility District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8184.152. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8184.152.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 4206), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8185.001. Definitions

Sec. 8185.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8185.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8185.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Liberty 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. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8185.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8185.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the works and projects to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8185.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8185.005.  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;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or other indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8185.021. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8185.021.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after September 1, 2007, a person who owns land in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the first petition received by the commission under Subsection (a).
(c)  If a temporary director fails to qualify for office or if a vacancy occurs in the office of temporary director, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(d)  Temporary directors serve until the date the directors are elected under Section 8185.023.
(e)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8185.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (f) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8185.023; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(f)  If Subsection (e) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 4715), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8185.022. Organizational Meeting of Temporary Directors

Sec. 8185.022.  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  As soon as practicable after all the temporary directors have qualified under Section 49.055, Water Code, the directors shall meet at a location in the district agreeable to a majority of the directors.  If a location cannot be agreed upon, the meeting shall be at the Liberty County Courthouse.  At the meeting, the temporary directors shall elect officers from among the temporary directors and conduct any other district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8185.023. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 8185.023.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  (a)  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
(b)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and initial directors' election held under this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8185.024. Initial Elected Directors; Terms

Sec. 8185.024.  INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.  The directors elected under Section 8185.023 shall draw lots to determine which two serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8185.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8185.025. First Regularly Scheduled Election of Directors

Sec. 8185.025.  FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  The board by order may postpone the first election under Section 8185.052 following the confirmation and initial directors' election held under Section 8185.023 if:
(1)  the election would otherwise occur not later than the 60th day after the date on which the confirmation election is held; or
(2)  the board determines that there is not sufficient time to comply with the requirements of law and to order the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8185.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8185.051.  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. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8185.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8185.052.  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. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8185.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8185.101.  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. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8185.102. Utilities

Sec. 8185.102.  UTILITIES.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of:
(1)  an electric utility 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; or
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8185.103. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8185.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all valid and applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by a municipality in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which the district is located, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2007, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1254 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8185 - Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8185.104. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8185.104.  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. 12, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8186.001. Definition

Sec. 8186.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3.
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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8186.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8186.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery 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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8186.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8186.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The 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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8186.004. District Territory

Sec. 8186.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1385, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the validity of district bonds, notes, or other indebtedness;
(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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8186.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8186.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8186.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8186.101.  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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8186.102. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8186.102.  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 any municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2001, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands in 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 8186 - East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8186.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8186.103.  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. 13, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8187 - Gober Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8187.001. Definitions

Sec. 8187.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Director" means a member of the district's board of directors.
(2)  "District" means the Gober Municipal 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 8187 - Gober Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8187.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8187.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fannin 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 8187 - Gober Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8187.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8187.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the works and projects to be accomplished by the district under 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 8187 - Gober Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8187.004. District Territory

Sec. 8187.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 756, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 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 8187 - Gober Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8187.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8187.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.10, eff. April 1, 2009.