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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8248 - Randall County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8248.253. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8248.253.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the board shall:
(1)  appoint itself as the board of one of the new districts; and
(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts.
(b)  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serve the staggered terms to which they were elected in the original district.  Directors appointed under Subsection (a)(2) serve until the election for directors under Subsection (c).
(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, the appointed board shall hold an election to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).  The elected directors shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election of directors and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1003 (S.B. 2020), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 4111), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8248 - Randall County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8248.254. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8248.254.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenue or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board under Section 8248.251(d).
(c)  Any other district obligation is divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1003 (S.B. 2020), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 4111), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8248 - Randall County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter F. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8248.255. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8248.255.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1003 (S.B. 2020), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 4111), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8249.001. Definitions

Sec. 8249.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8249.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8249.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8249.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8249.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8249.004. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8249.004.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8249.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8249.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 3.02 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 3.02 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8249.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8249.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8249.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8249.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8249.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after September 1, 2011, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8249.003; or
(2)  September 1, 2015.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8249.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8249.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8249.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8249.102.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8249.103.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8249.104.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.105. Costs of Road Project

Sec. 8249.105.  COSTS OF ROAD PROJECT.  The district shall bear the cost of maintaining, improving, operating, and repairing a road located in the district and authorized by Section 8249.103 in accordance with all applicable ordinances and rules of the political subdivision authorized to exercise jurisdiction over the road, regardless of whether the district conveys the road to this state, a county, or a municipality.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8249.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8249.103; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8249.107. Limitation on Water Supply and Wastewater Services; Use of District Facilities by Two Way Special Utility District

Sec. 8249.107.  LIMITATION ON WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SERVICES; USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES BY TWO WAY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may not act as a retail provider of water or wastewater services in the district except as provided by this section.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district shall convey or otherwise assign the district's water supply facilities and wastewater facilities to Two Way Special Utility District.
(c)  If Two Way Special Utility District refuses or is unable to provide water supply or wastewater service to customers located in the district, the district may retain the necessary facilities and provide water supply or wastewater service, as applicable, to those customers.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.151. Division of District; Prerequisites

Sec. 8249.151.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.152. Law Applicable to New District

Sec. 8249.152.  LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.  This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.153. Limitation on Area of New District

Sec. 8249.153.  LIMITATION ON AREA OF NEW DISTRICT.  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 3.02 of the Act enacting this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.154. Division Procedures

Sec. 8249.154.  DIVISION PROCEDURES.  (a)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(b)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8249.003 to confirm the district's creation.
(c)  An order dividing the district must:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the new districts.
(d)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.155. Confirmation Election for New District

Sec. 8249.155.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.  (a)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8249.003.
(b)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. Division of District Into Multiple Districts › Section 8249.156. Tax or Bond Election

Sec. 8249.156.  TAX OR BOND ELECTION.  Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8249.201. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8249.201.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8249.203.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8249.202. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8249.202.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8249.201, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 8249.203. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8249.203.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8249.251. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8249.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8249.252. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8249.252.  TAXES FOR BONDS.At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8249 - Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter F. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8249.253. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8249.253.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 534), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8250.001. Definitions

Sec. 8250.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8250.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8250.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8250.052 of this code and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8250.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8250.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8250.051. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8250.051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created. This chapter does not limit the district's powers existing before the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  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. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8250.052. Road Projects

Sec. 8250.052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road that has been certified by the licensed engineer, or any improvements in aid of the road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8250 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 473 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 8250.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec.  8250.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects.
(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 voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Harris County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 4038), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 1974), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.001. Definitions

Sec. 8251.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8251.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.003. Finding of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8251.003.  FINDING OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.004. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8251.004.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8251.024 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district shall, as soon as it reasonably knows the district will not be confirmed and before September 1, 2009:
(A)  pay any debts incurred; and
(B)  transfer to Grayson County any assets that remain after the payment of debts;
(2)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009; and
(3)  this chapter expires September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.005. Initial District Territory

Text of section as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1
Sec. 8251.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8251.005. Initial District Territory

Text of section as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01
Sec. 8251.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 5.02 of the article creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 5.02 of the article creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8251.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8251.051.  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. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8251.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8251.101.  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. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8251.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8251.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or improvements in aid of those roads, inside or outside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.  If the district is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by resolution.  If the district is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless each county in which the district is located consents by resolution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8251.103. Road Contracts

Sec. 8251.103.  ROAD CONTRACTS.  The district may contract for a road project in the manner provided by Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8251.104. Maintenance and Repair of Roads in Territory Outside Corporate Limits of Municipality

Sec. 8251.104.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS OF MUNICIPALITY.  If district territory, or a portion of district territory, is located outside the corporate limits of a municipality, the district shall:
(1)  maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located;  and
(2)  pay for the cost of performing the district's duties under Subdivision (1).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8251.151. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8251.151.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8251.152. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8251.152.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 8251.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8251.153. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8251.153.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code;
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522; or
(5)  a person who provides to the public advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8251 - King's Crossing Municipal Utility District of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8251.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8251.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, and to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8251.102.
(b)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8251.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(d)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8251.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 5.01, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 4096), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8252.001. Definitions

Sec. 8252.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the McKinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), 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 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8252.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8252.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Collin 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. 943 (H.B. 3979), 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 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8252.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8252.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8252.024 before September 1, 2011:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Collin County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), 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 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8252.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8252.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 3 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district, as described by Section 3 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 indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), 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 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8252.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8252.051.  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. 943 (H.B. 3979), 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 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8252.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8252.052.  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. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.