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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6601.105. Addition of Territory to District

Sec. 6601.105.  ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  In addition to adding territory as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may add territory as provided by this section.  Territory added to the district need not be contiguous to the district.
(b)  The owner or owners of land may request by petition that the board include the land in the district.
(c)  A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the board and describe the land to be added to the district.  The description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.  The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by law for the conveyance of real estate.
(d)  The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under this section.  The board may add the land to the district if the board considers the addition to be to the advantage of the district.
(e)  A petition granted under this section shall be filed and recorded in the deed records of Brazoria County.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6601.106. Mosquito Hazard

Sec. 6601.106.  MOSQUITO HAZARD.  (a)  The legislature finds that to properly drain and reclaim overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage within the district and to restore and preserve its waters for beneficial use, it is necessary to reduce and alleviate the mosquito hazard existing in and around the lands needing drainage.
(b)  The board may purchase the equipment and supplies necessary to conduct mosquito control work and may pay for the labor necessary to operate and maintain the equipment from money available for that purpose.
(c)  If the board determines that an election should be held to impose a tax for mosquito control work, the tax must be:
(1)  submitted to the voters in a separate proposition from any bond tax, maintenance tax, or other tax of the district considered at the same election;  and
(2)  authorized in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
(d)  The board may enter into a contract with a person, firm, partnership, or corporation as necessary to obtain and provide mosquito control.  All available revenue accruing from the mosquito control may be used to defray the cost of the control.
(e)  Section 311.005(2), Government Code (Code Construction Act), does not apply to this section.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 6601.107.  AWARD OF CONTRACTS.  A contract for the making or construction of a district improvement and all necessary work related to the improvement shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner provided by Article 7919, Revised Statutes, as amended, if the cost exceeds $2,000.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Taxes › Section 6601.151. Limitation on Debt

Sec. 6601.151.  LIMITATION ON DEBT.  The total principal amount of bonds that the district may have outstanding at any time may not exceed 10 percent of the assessed value of all taxable property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Taxes › Section 6601.152. Approval by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Sec. 6601.152.  APPROVAL BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.  Before the district spends any money received from the sale of its bonds, the district must submit the plans and specifications of the proposed improvements to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for approval.  If any substantial changes are made in the plans, the changes must also be submitted to the commission for approval.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Taxes › Section 6601.153. Continuation of Previous Maintenance Tax

Sec. 6601.153.  CONTINUATION OF PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE TAX.  The district may continue to levy a maintenance tax authorized by Chapter 9, Special Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1930.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6601 - Angleton Drainage District › Subchapter D. Bonds and Taxes › Section 6601.154. District Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 6601.154.  DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  The assessor and collector of taxes for Brazoria County is the assessor and collector of taxes for the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6602.001. Definitions

Sec. 6602.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6602.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6602.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6602.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 6602.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  providing the district with the powers authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, benefits the citizens and property in the district;
(2)  all property in the district benefits;
(3)  all property the district benefits is included in the district; and
(4)  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. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6602.004. District Territory

Sec. 6602.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 36, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1929, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter I, Chapter 56, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 56, Water Code;
(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(4)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter B. District Board of Directors › Section 6602.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 6602.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of three directors.
(b)  The board has all the powers conferred on a board of directors under Chapter 56, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6602.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6602.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties of a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the right to:
(1)  impose taxes; and
(2)  issue bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6602.151. Depositing Revenue

Sec. 6602.151.  DEPOSITING REVENUE.  (a)  Tax collections, after deductions of discounts and fees for collecting taxes, shall be deposited in the depository of the district.  The collections may be withdrawn as directed by the board.
(b)  All other district income shall be deposited in the district depository.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6602.152. Responsibility for District Money

Sec. 6602.152.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The board is responsible for all money the district receives.
(b)  The county judge does not have a duty to countersign any warrants or checks.  The county treasurer and the county auditor do not have a duty to perform any services for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6602.201. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 6602.201.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  Not later than October 1 of each year, for the benefit of the district, the board shall:
(1)  impose a tax on all property subject to taxation in the district to:
(A)  meet the requirements of district bonds; and
(B)  provide for district maintenance and operating expenses; and
(2)  immediately certify the tax rate to the assessor-collector of Brazoria County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6602 - Brazoria County Drainage District Number Five › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6602.202. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6602.202.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The tax assessor-collector of Brazoria County is the tax assessor-collector for the district.
(b)  The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district amounts for the tax assessor-collector's services as may be agreed on by the tax assessor-collector and the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6603.001. Definitions

Sec. 6603.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of supervisors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District.
(3)  "Supervisor" means a member of the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6603.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6603.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district created and incorporated in Waller County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage;
(2)  a fresh water supply district; and
(3)  a municipal corporation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6603.003. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6603.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6603.004. District Territory

Sec. 6603.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The legislature finds that the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and the field notes relating to those boundaries 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 authority to take any action authorized by this chapter and the general laws; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
(c)  It is the intention of the legislature that all land included in the district as created in 1961 be included in the boundaries of the district as described by Section 1, Chapter 203, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961 (Article 8280-249, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors › Section 6603.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 6603.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of five supervisors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors › Section 6603.052. Qualifications

Sec. 6603.052.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A candidate for supervisor must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age;
(2)  own land subject to taxation in the district; and
(3)  reside in the area from which the candidate seeks election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Board of Supervisors › Section 6603.053. Supervisors Election

Sec. 6603.053.  SUPERVISORS ELECTION.  (a)  For the election of supervisors, the district is divided into five areas, numbered one to five.
(b)  Each candidate for supervisor must be designated on the official ballot according to the number of the area in which the candidate resides.
(c)  Each district voter is entitled to vote for candidates from all five areas.
(d)  The candidate from each area who receives the highest number of votes for supervisor is elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6603.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6603.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  To accomplish the purposes of Section 6603.002(1), the district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties conferred and imposed by general law, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code, on fresh water supply districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the power to conserve, transport, and distribute fresh water.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6603.103. Consistency of Rules

Sec. 6603.103.  CONSISTENCY OF RULES.  Rules adopted by the district must be consistent with Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6603.104. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 6603.104.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise its power of eminent domain outside the district without the express consent of the governing body of the municipality or the commissioners court of the county in which the territory being condemned is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6603.151. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 6603.151.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  (a)  Taxes shall be imposed under the provisions of the general laws applicable to fresh water supply districts, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code.  The district must hold an election required for the imposition or increase of taxes in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The district may not impose taxes at a rate that exceeds 75 cents on the $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6603.152. District Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 6603.152.  DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  (a)  The assessor and collector of taxes for Waller County is the assessor and collector of taxes for the district.
(b)  For services to the district in assessing and collecting taxes for the district, the assessor and collector may deduct from all taxes collected on the current year's tax rolls an amount of money to which the board agrees, not to exceed the amount provided by the general laws relating to the imposition of ad valorem taxes.
(c)  For the collection of delinquent taxes, the assessor and collector may receive compensation in the same manner as the assessor and collector receives for collecting delinquent state and county taxes.  The assessor and collector may not duplicate a charge made for costs of suit related to enforcement of state and county taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter E. Enforcement › Section 6603.201. Civil Penalty

Sec. 6603.201.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the district for a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $200 for each violation.
(b)  Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter E. Enforcement › Section 6603.202. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 6603.202.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  The district may sue in a district court to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b)  The district may sue for injunctive relief and a civil penalty in the same proceeding.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter E. Enforcement › Section 6603.203. Damages, Court Costs, and Attorney's Fees

Sec. 6603.203.  DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.  If the district sues to recover a civil penalty or for injunctive relief under this chapter, or to recover any fee or charge under this chapter, the court may include in any final judgment in favor of the district an award for damages, the recovery of court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6603 - Brookshire-Katy Drainage District › Subchapter E. Enforcement › Section 6603.204. Penalties Cumulative

Sec. 6603.204.  PENALTIES CUMULATIVE.  A penalty under this subchapter is in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6604.001. Definitions

Sec. 6604.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County.
(2)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6604.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6604.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage.
(b)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6604.003. District Territory

Sec. 6604.003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  Unless the district territory has been modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6604.051. Governing Body

Sec. 6604.051.  GOVERNING BODY.  (a)  The commissioners court is the governing body of the district and the agency through which the management and control of the district is administered.
(b)  The commissioners court may perform any act necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 6604.052. Duties of County Officials in Connection With District; District Officers, Employees, and Agents

Sec. 6604.052.  DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS.  (a)  The county judge, county commissioners, county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, and county depository of Fort Bend County shall perform all duties in connection with the district that are required by law in connection with official matters for Fort Bend County.
(b)  The county auditor of Fort Bend County is the auditor for the district.
(c)  The commissioners court may employ a general manager for the district and any other agents, attorneys, engineers, and employees considered necessary in connection with the purposes of this chapter.  All compensation for a person employed under this subsection may be payable from funds created under this chapter for the maintenance and operation of the district.
(d)  The commissioners court shall require the county tax assessor-collector, the county treasurer, and any other officers and employees, as designated by the commissioners court, to post bonds that are:
(1)  payable to the district in amounts determined by the commissioners court; and
(2)  conditioned on:
(A)  the faithful performance of their duties; and
(B)  paying over and accounting for all money and other things of value that belong to the district and come into their possession.
(e)  A bond required under Subsection (d) must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state and is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.  The district shall pay the premiums on the bond.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.101. General Powers

Sec. 6604.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter.
(b)  The district may perform any act necessary or proper to carry out a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.102. Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain

Sec. 6604.102.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district:
(1)  by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, may acquire inside the district an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district; and
(2)  by exercise of the power of eminent domain or otherwise, may acquire outside the district an easement or right-of-way.
(b)  Before the district acquires by exercise of the power of eminent domain an easement or right-of-way outside the district, the acquisition must be unanimously approved by the entire commissioners court of the county in which the easement or right-of-way is located.
(c)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.103. Disposal or Lease of District Property

Sec. 6604.103.  DISPOSAL OR LEASE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may dispose of property or a property right that is not needed for a district purpose.
(b)  The district may lease property or a property right for a purpose that does not interfere with the district's use of the property.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.104. General Reclamation and Drainage Powers

Sec. 6604.104.  GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS.  The district may:
(1)  devise plans and construct works to reclaim land in the district;
(2)  provide drainage facilities for reclamation and drainage of the overflowed land and other land in the district that needs drainage;
(3)  acquire or construct outside the district properties or facilities that in the judgment of the commissioners court are necessary to facilitate drainage and reclamation of land in the district;
(4)  remove natural or artificial obstructions from streams or watercourses; and
(5)  clean, straighten, widen, or maintain streams, watercourses, or drainage ditches.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.105. Arrangements With United States

Sec. 6604.105.  ARRANGEMENTS WITH UNITED STATES.  (a)  The district may cooperate with, contract with, or receive a grant, loan, or advancement from the United States to exercise a district power or to further a district purpose.
(b)  The district may contribute to the United States in connection with any project that is undertaken by the United States and affects or relates to a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.106. Contracts and Cooperation With State and Political Subdivisions

Sec. 6604.106.  CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  The district may cooperate and contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state to carry out a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6604.107. Construction on Public Land

Sec. 6604.107.  CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND.  (a)  The district may construct works, ditches, canals, or other improvements over, across, or along:
(1)  a public stream, road, or highway; or
(2)  land belonging to this state.
(b)  A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on a state highway is subject to the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation.
(c)  A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on Texas Department of Criminal Justice land is subject to the approval of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6604.151. Ad Valorem Tax for Maintenance and Operations

Sec. 6604.151.  AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.  (a)  The commissioners court may impose a tax at a rate not to exceed 25 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district to pay the cost of maintaining district property and operating the district.
(b)  The commissioners court may not impose the tax until the tax is authorized at an election:
(1)  called for that purpose by the commissioners court in the manner provided by Section 6604.205; and
(2)  at which a majority of the voters voting at the election vote in favor of the imposition of the tax.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter D. Taxes › Section 6604.152. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6604.152.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  The county tax assessor-collector of Fort Bend County is the tax assessor-collector for the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 6604.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The commissioners court may:
(1)  issue district bonds to finance carrying out any power or purpose granted by this chapter to the district; and
(2)  provide for the payment of the interest on the bonds as it accrues and for a sinking fund for the redemption of the bonds as they mature by imposing a tax on all taxable property in the district, as shown by the most recent certified appraisal roll of the district, at a rate sufficient for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.202. Limitation on Debt

Sec. 6604.202.  LIMITATION ON DEBT.  The total principal amount of bonds issued under Section 6604.201 that the district may have outstanding at any time may not exceed five percent of the assessed value of all taxable property in the district as shown by the most recent appraisal roll of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.203. Form of Bonds

Sec. 6604.203.  FORM OF BONDS.  (a)  A district bond issued under this chapter must be:
(1)  issued in the name of the district;
(2)  signed by the county judge of Fort Bend County; and
(3)  attested by the county clerk of Fort Bend County.
(b)  If the bond is issued with one or more interest coupons, the coupons must be signed by the county judge and the county clerk of Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.204. Maturity

Sec. 6604.204.  MATURITY.  District bonds issued under Section 6604.201 must mature not later than 30 years after their date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.205. Election for Bonds Payable From Taxes

Sec. 6604.205.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM TAXES.  (a)  The commissioners court may not issue district bonds under Section 6604.201 until the issuance of the bonds and the imposition of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds are authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(b)  The proposition for the issuance of district bonds may be submitted at any time the commissioners court considers proper.
(c)  Chapter 1251, Government Code, applies to a district bond election except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter.
(d)  If a majority of the voters voting at a district bond election vote in favor of the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes, the commissioners court may:
(1)  issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
(2)  receive, use, and apply the proceeds for district purposes; and
(3)  impose taxes on all property subject to taxation in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 6604.206. Issuance of Certain Time Warrants Prohibited

Sec. 6604.206.  ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TIME WARRANTS PROHIBITED.  The district may not issue time warrants payable from taxes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6605.001. Definitions

Sec. 6605.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6605.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6605.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6605.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 6605.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  providing the district with the powers authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, benefits the citizens and property in the district;
(2)  all property in the district benefits;
(3)  all property the district benefits is included in the district; and
(4)  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. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6605.004. District Territory

Sec. 6605.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 6, Special Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1930, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter I, Chapter 56, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 56, Water Code;
(3)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(4)  other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter B. District Board of Directors › Section 6605.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 6605.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of three directors.
(b)  The board has all the powers conferred on a board of directors under Chapter 56, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 6605.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 6605.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties of a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the right to:
(1)  impose taxes; and
(2)  issue bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6605.151. Depositing Revenue

Sec. 6605.151.  DEPOSITING REVENUE.  (a)  Tax collections, after deductions of discounts and fees for collecting taxes, shall be deposited in the depository of the district.  The collections may be withdrawn as directed by the board.
(b)  All other district income shall be deposited in the district depository.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 6605.152. Responsibility for District Money

Sec. 6605.152.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT MONEY.  (a)  The board is responsible for all money the district receives.
(b)  The county judge does not have a duty to countersign any warrants or checks.  The county treasurer and the county auditor do not have a duty to perform any services for the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6605.201. Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 6605.201.  IMPOSITION OF TAXES.  Not later than October 1 of each year, for the benefit of the district, the board shall:
(1)  impose a tax on all property subject to taxation in the district to:
(A)  meet the requirements of district bonds; and
(B)  provide for district maintenance and operating expenses; and
(2)  immediately certify the tax rate to the assessor-collector of Brazoria County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6605 - Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8 › Subchapter E. Taxes › Section 6605.202. Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 6605.202.  TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  The tax assessor-collector of Brazoria County is the tax assessor-collector for the district.
(b)  The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district amounts for the tax assessor-collector's services as may be agreed on by the tax assessor-collector and the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6606.001. Definitions

Sec. 6606.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Starr County Drainage District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6606.002. Nature of District

Sec. 6606.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a drainage district created in Starr County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, subject to approval at a confirmation election under Section 6606.102.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6606.003. Findings of Benefit and Purpose

Sec. 6606.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND 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 that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 6606.004. District Territory

Sec. 6606.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Starr County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle A - Drainage Districts › Chapter 6606 - Starr County Drainage District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 6606.051. Directors

Sec. 6606.051.  DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors consisting of the Commissioners Court of Starr County.
(b)  Service on the board is an additional duty of office for a member of the Commissioners Court of Starr County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.