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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8239 - Gunter Municipal Utility District No. 2 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8239.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8239.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (H.B. 4097), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8240.001. Definitions

Sec. 8240.001.  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. 510.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8240.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8240.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Harris County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8240.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8240.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(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. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8240.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8240.051.  GOVERNING BODY; 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. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8240.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8240.101.  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. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8240.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8240.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside 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 the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8240.103. Division of District

Sec. 8240.103.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8240.104. Compliance With Municipal Consent Resolutions

Sec. 8240.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT RESOLUTIONS.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Baytown.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8240.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8240.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8240.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8240 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8240.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8240.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8240.101 or 8240.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8240.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8240.102 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. 1124 (H.B. 4017), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8241.001. Definitions

Sec. 8241.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8241.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8241.002.  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 8241.103 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8241.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8241.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8241.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8241.004.  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. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8241.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8241.005.  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 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 a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  right to impose an assessment or tax;  or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8241.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8241.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8241.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8241.101.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8241.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8241.102.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8241.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8241.103.  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 road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the certified 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. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8241.104. Compliance With Municipal Consent Resolution

Sec. 8241.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any resolution, adopted by the governing body of a municipality under Section 54.016, Water Code, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8241.105. Recreational Facilities; Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8241.105.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  (a)  In this section, "recreational facilities" and "develop and maintain" have the meanings assigned by Section 49.462, Water Code.
(b)  The district may develop and maintain recreational facilities.
(c)  The district may not, for the development or maintenance of a recreational facility, acquire by condemnation land, an easement, or other property inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8241.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8241.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from a source other than ad valorem taxation.
(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 district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8241.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8241.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8241.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.084, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8241.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec.  8241.201.  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, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8241.202. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8241.202.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of a bond, note, or other obligation issued or incurred to finance a road project may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Montgomery County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8241.203. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 8241.203.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  If authorized at an election under Section 8241.151, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to pay for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8241 - Southeast Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8241.204. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8241.204.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (H.B. 3998), 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 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8242.001. Definitions

Sec. 8242.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or its successors.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8242.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8242.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas, is created as a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8242.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8242.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8242.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8242.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8242.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8242.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8242.051. Board of Directors; Terms

Sec. 8242.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8242.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8242.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8242.052.  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. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8242.053. Initial Directors

Sec. 8242.053.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  The initial board shall be appointed by the commission upon petition of any landowner in the district.
(b)  Unless otherwise agreed, the directors shall decide the initial terms of office by lot, with a simple majority of directors serving until the second succeeding directors election and the remaining directors serving until the next directors election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8242.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8242.101.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8242.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8242.102.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8242.103. Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8242.103.  MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  (a)  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
(b)  Notwithstanding Section 54.016(e), Water Code, the governing body of a municipality which includes within its corporate limits all or a portion of the district may include restrictions in or conditions to its consent to the creation of the district in addition to those set forth in that subsection, including the condition that, at the time such consent is granted, no lands within the district may be within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other municipality.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8242.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8242.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenues or contract payments from any lawful sources other than ad valorem taxation.
(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 operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8242.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8242.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 8242.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with the provisions of 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds or Other Obligations › Section 8242.201. Obligations

Sec. 8242.201.  OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenues, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8242 - Booth Ranch Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend County, Texas › Subchapter E. Bonds or Other Obligations › Section 8242.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8242.202.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time bonds payable in whole or in part from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8243.001. Definitions

Sec. 8243.001.  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 Lannius Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8243.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8243.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fannin County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8243.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8243.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8243.004. District Territory

Sec. 8243.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 620, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8243.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8243.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers › Section 8243.101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8243.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred and imposed by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8243 - Lannius Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers › Section 8243.102. Water and Sewer Systems

Sec. 8243.102.  WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS.  The district may:
(1)  acquire an existing water system that serves all or part of the district territory; or
(2)  enter into a contract with the owner of a system described by Subdivision (1) under which the owner agrees:
(A)  to operate and maintain all or part of the district's facilities;
(B)  to provide billing for utility service supplied by district facilities;
(C)  not to provide water service to a customer who is subject to the sanitary sewer service supplied by district facilities but who has not paid for that sewer service; and
(D)  to any other agreement required to assure adequate maintenance of district facilities and provide money to pay district obligations.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8244.001. Definitions

Sec. 8244.001.  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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8244.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8244.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery 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. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8244.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8244.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and
(2)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of arterial or main feeder roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8244.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8244.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8244.021. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8244.021.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Patrick S. Graham;
(2)  Kyle Rhoden;
(3)  James H. Ragan;
(4)  Karen Strong; and
(5)  Antonio J. Padua.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 8244.023; or
(2)  September 1, 2013.
(c)  If initial directors have not been elected under Section 8244.023 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 initial directors are elected under Section 8244.023; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 407 (S.B. 323), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8244.022. Organizational Meeting of Temporary Directors

Sec. 8244.022.  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  As soon as practicable after all the temporary directors have qualified under Section 49.055, Water Code, the temporary directors shall meet at a location in the district agreeable to a majority of the directors.  At the meeting, the temporary directors shall elect officers from among the temporary directors and conduct any other district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8244.023. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 8244.023.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  Not later than the second anniversary of the organizational meeting held under Section 8244.022, the temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five initial directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8244.024. Initial Elected Directors; Terms

Sec. 8244.024.  INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.  Unless the initial board otherwise agrees, the directors elected under Section 8244.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8244.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8244.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8244.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except for temporary or initial directors, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8244.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8244.052.  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. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8244.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8244.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  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.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), 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 8244 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8244.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8244.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may acquire, construct, or finance a road that meets the criteria or requirements for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of the county in which the road is located or the municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road is located or improvements in aid of that road.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, and ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (H.B. 4046), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.