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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9063 - Upper Jasper County Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9063.151. Tax Method; Hearing Required

Sec. 9063.151.  TAX METHOD; HEARING REQUIRED.Before an election authorizing bonds, the board must hold a public hearing on the adoption of the plan of taxation to be used by the authority and adopt a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0101. Definitions

Sec. 9064.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 9064.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 9064.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9064.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9064.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district as required by applicable law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9064.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, with respect to the gathering, conducting, diverting, and control of local storm water or other harmful excesses of water; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9064.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9064.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9064.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9064.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9064.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9064.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9064.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9064.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9064.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9064.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9064.0301.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0302. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9064.0302.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and specifically including the powers and duties authorized under Subchapter H, Chapter 51, Water Code.
(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the district may not construct, finance, own, or operate facilities necessary to provide water or sanitary sewer services.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9064.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9064.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9064.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9064.0306. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 9064.0306.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 9064.0303; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9064.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 9064.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 9064.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9064.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 9064.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 9064.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9064.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 9064.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9064.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9064.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9064.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9064.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Chapter 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9064.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 9064.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9064 - Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9064.0504. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 9064.0504.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, regardless of whether the district's territory overlaps with the territory of a political subdivision that is authorized to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The authority of the district to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under this section does not limit the authority of another political subdivision whose territory the territory of the district may overlap, wholly or partly, to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for recreational facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (H.B. 5395), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9066 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9066.001. Definition

Sec. 9066.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 119.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 4175), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9066 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 119 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9066.051. Eminent Domain

Sec. 9066.051.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.
(b)  Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code,  the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as  provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 4175), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9067.001. Definition

Sec. 9067.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9067.002. Nature and Purposes of District

Sec. 9067.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9067.051. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9067.051.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9067.052. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9067.052.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the power to construct, participate in, own, maintain, and provide services related to water conservation projects, lakes, reservoirs, canals, and wells, and water, sewer, recycled water, and related utility facilities.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9067.053. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9067.053.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, a municipality, or a public improvement district within a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, lakes, reservoirs, canals, underground drainage, and water treatment systems, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9067.054. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9067.054.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 9067.055. Participation in Water Conservation Projects

Sec. 9067.055.  PARTICIPATION IN WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS.  The district may participate in the funding and construction of improvements related to water conservation projects within the City of McAllen Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One. Those projects include the construction of lakes, reservoirs, drainage facilities, recycled water facilities, constructed wetlands and filtration systems, and related infrastructure. The district may not engage in projects authorized by this section outside of the boundaries of the district. The district may exercise the powers under this section only in cooperation with a public improvement district located within the boundaries of the City of McAllen Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One under an agreement between the district and the public entity or improvement district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9067.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 9067.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a project authorized by Section 9067.053 or 9067.055.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9067 - Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18 › Subchapter C. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 9067.102. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 9067.102.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (H.B. 3220), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9068 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 157 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9068.001. Definition

Sec. 9068.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 157.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 4202), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9068 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 157 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9068.002. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9068.002.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 4202), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9068 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 157 › Subchapter B. Substitution of Land › Section 9068.051. Substituting Land of at Least Equal Value

Sec. 9068.051.  SUBSTITUTING LAND OF AT LEAST EQUAL VALUE.  After the district is organized and has obtained voter approval for the issuance of, or has sold, bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, land within the district boundaries subject to taxation that does not need or utilize the services of the district may be excluded and other land not within the boundaries of the district may be included within the boundaries of the district without impairment of the security for payment of the bonds or invalidation of any prior bond election, as provided by this section and Sections 54.740 through 54.747, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 4202), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9068 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 157 › Subchapter B. Substitution of Land › Section 9068.052. Construction of Subchapter

Sec. 9068.052.  CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter shall be  construed to supplement and not to supplant the provisions of general law applicable to the exclusion of land from the district or the inclusion of land within the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 4202), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9069 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 159 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9069.001. Definition

Sec. 9069.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 159.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 833 (H.B. 4203), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9069 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 159 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9069.002. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9069.002.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 833 (H.B. 4203), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9069 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 159 › Subchapter B. Substitution of Land › Section 9069.051. Substituting Land of at Least Equal Value

Sec. 9069.051.  SUBSTITUTING LAND OF AT LEAST EQUAL VALUE.  After the district is organized and has obtained voter approval for the issuance of, or has sold, bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, land within the district boundaries subject to taxation that does not need or utilize the services of the district may be excluded and other land not within the boundaries of the district may be included within the boundaries of the district without impairment of the security for payment of the bonds or invalidation of any prior bond election, as provided by this section and Sections 54.740 through 54.747, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 833 (H.B. 4203), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9069 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 159 › Subchapter B. Substitution of Land › Section 9069.052. Construction of Subchapter

Sec. 9069.052.  CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter shall be  construed to supplement and not to supplant the provisions of general law applicable to the exclusion of land from the district or the inclusion of land within the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 833 (H.B. 4203), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9070 - Fayette County Water Control and Improvement District-Monument Hill › Section 9070.001. Definition

Sec. 9070.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Fayette County Water Control and Improvement District-Monument Hill.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9070 - Fayette County Water Control and Improvement District-Monument Hill › Section 9070.002. Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 9070.002.  EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district exclude the approximately 100 acres of territory previously included in the district that are located across Buckners Creek from the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9070 - Fayette County Water Control and Improvement District-Monument Hill › Section 9070.003. Rights of Bondholders

Sec. 9070.003.  RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS.  The exclusion of territory under this chapter does not diminish or impair the rights of the holders of any outstanding and unpaid bonds, warrants, or other certificates of indebtedness of the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9070 - Fayette County Water Control and Improvement District-Monument Hill › Section 9070.004. Tax Liability of Excluded Territory

Sec. 9070.004.  TAX LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory excluded from the district under Section 9070.002 is not released from the payment of its pro rata share of the district's debt.
(b)  The district shall continue to impose taxes each year on the excluded territory at the same rate imposed on other district property until the taxes collected from the excluded territory equal its pro rata share of the district's debt at the time the territory was excluded.  The taxes collected shall be applied exclusively to the payment of the excluded territory's pro rata share of the debt.
(c)  The owner of all or part of the excluded territory may pay in full, at any time, the owner's share of the pro rata share of the district's debt.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.001. Definitions

Sec. 9072.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9072.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 9072.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 9072.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 9072.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 9072.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a water control and improvement district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9072.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9072.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9072.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 9072.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 9072.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9072.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 9072.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  R. Hunt Winton III;
(2)  Chad H. Foster Jr.;
(3)  David Sawtelle;
(4)  Craig Leeder; and
(5)  Zach Feller.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9072.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 9072.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 9072.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9072.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 9072.101.  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 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9072.102. Water Control and Improvement District Powers and Duties

Sec. 9072.102.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9072.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 9072.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9072.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 9072.104.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9072 - Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9072.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 9072.105.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 452 (S.B. 914), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.