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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8846.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the method provided by this section.
(b)  Three at-large directors are elected by the voters of the entire district.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot the position on the board for which the person is a candidate.
(d)  At the first election after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, each director in office on the effective date of the change, or elected to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve, unless otherwise removed as provided by law, in the position to which each was elected for the entire term to which elected, even though the change in boundaries places the director's residence outside the precinct from which the director was elected.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.053. Election Date

Sec. 8846.053.  ELECTION DATE.  On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.054. Eligibility

Sec. 8846.054.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district and:
(1)  for position one, reside in the district;
(2)  for position two, reside in the city of Brackettville; and
(3)  for position three, reside in the Fort Clark Springs Municipal Utility District.
(b)  To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as a director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must:
(1)  be a registered voter of that precinct; and
(2)  reside in a rural area of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8846.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  The commissioners court shall appoint a replacement to fill a vacancy in the office of director.
(b)  The appointed replacement serves until the next directors' election.
(c)  At that election, a person is elected to fill the position. If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8846.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8846.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director may not receive compensation for performing duties as a director.
(b)  A director shall be reimbursed for actual reasonable expenses incurred in performing duties as a director.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8846.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8846.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8846.151. Taxes

Sec. 8846.151.  TAXES.  To pay the district's maintenance and operating expenses, each year the district may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 10 cents for each $100 of assessed valuation if a majority of the voters:
(1)  approved the authority to impose the tax at the confirmation election; or
(2)  approve that authority at a separate election called for that purpose by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8846 - Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8846.152. Fees

Sec. 8846.152.  FEES.  The district may:
(1)  impose a fee on water exported from the district; and
(2)  assess other fees as authorized by Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.001. Definitions

Sec. 8847.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8847.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8847.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.004. District Territory

Sec. 8847.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Section 8847.005;
(2)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.005. Addition of Adjacent County to District

Sec. 8847.005.  ADDITION OF ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  An adjacent county may petition to join the district by resolution of the commissioners court of the county.
(b)  If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county would benefit the district and the county to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county to the district.
(c)  The addition of a county to the district under this section is not final until ratified by a majority vote of the voters in the county to be added voting in an election held for that purpose.
(d)  The ballots for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "The inclusion of ________ County in the Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8847.006. Landowners' Rights

Sec. 8847.006.  LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS.  The rights of landowners and their lessees and assigns in groundwater within the district are recognized. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive or divest the landowners or their lessees or assigns of those rights, subject to district rules.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8847.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8847.053, the district is governed by a board of seven directors appointed under Section 8847.052.
(b)  Directors serve three-year terms.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.052. Appointment of Directors by Initial Counties

Sec. 8847.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY INITIAL COUNTIES.  (a)  The Angelina County Commissioners Court shall appoint two directors. One director shall represent the rural water and utilities and small municipal water supply interests. The other director shall represent the large industrial groundwater supply interests of the county.
(b)  The Nacogdoches County Commissioners Court shall appoint two directors. One director shall represent the rural water and utilities and small municipal water supply interests. The other director shall represent the forestry or agricultural groundwater supply interests of the county.
(c)  The Lufkin City Council shall appoint one director.
(d)  The Nacogdoches City Council shall appoint one director.
(e)  The Angelina County Commissioners Court and the Nacogdoches County Commissioners Court shall jointly appoint one director to represent the forestry, agricultural, or landowner groundwater interests of both counties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.053. Appointment of Directors by Additional Counties

Sec. 8847.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY ADDITIONAL COUNTIES.  When a county is added to the district, the board may change the number of directors so that an equal number of directors are appointed from each county and one director is appointed jointly by the counties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8847.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the governing body of the entity that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8847.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8847.056. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8847.056.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8847.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8847.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this subchapter and Subchapter D, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8847.102. Transfer of Groundwater Out of District

Sec. 8847.102.  TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER OUT OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district by rule may require a person to obtain a permit from the district for the transfer of groundwater out of the district consistent with Section 36.122, Water Code, and may regulate the terms on which a permit holder under those rules may conduct such a transfer.
(b)  A retail public utility as defined by Section 13.002, Water Code, is not required to obtain a permit to transfer groundwater out of the district if:
(1)  the source of the water is one or more wells located within the district; and
(2)  the water is used by the retail public utility to provide retail water utility service, as defined by Section 13.002, Water Code, in a service area located in a county adjacent to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8847.103. Wells Exempt From Regulation

Sec. 8847.103.  WELLS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION.  (a)  The district may not require a permit for a well incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day.
(b)  A well meeting the criteria established under Section 36.117, Water Code, including a well used for dewatering and monitoring in the production of coal and lignite, is exempt from permit requirements, regulations, and fees imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8847.104. Limit on Purchase of Groundwater Rights

Sec. 8847.104.  LIMIT ON PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS.  The district may not purchase groundwater rights unless the purchased rights are acquired for conservation purposes and are permanently held in trust not to be produced.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8847.105. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8847.105.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8847.151. Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 8847.151.  TAXES PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose taxes in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8847.152. Tax Bonds Prohibited

Sec. 8847.152.  TAX BONDS PROHIBITED.  The district may not issue and sell any bonds or notes that pledge revenue derived from taxation in the name of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8847 - Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8847.153. Permit Fees

Sec. 8847.153.  PERMIT FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well for which a permit is issued by the district and that is not exempt from regulation by the district.
(b)  The fee must be based on the amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.
(c)  The fee may not exceed $0.025 per thousand gallons of groundwater withdrawn for any purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8848.001. Definitions

Sec. 8848.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8848.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8848.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and 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. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8848.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8848.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8848.004. District Territory

Sec. 8848.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Mitchell County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8848.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8848.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8848.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8848.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(d)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are changed, each director in office on the effective date of the change or elected to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change serves in the precinct to which the director was elected for the entire term to which the director was elected, even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8848.053. Election Date

Sec. 8848.053.  ELECTION DATE.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8848.054. Eligibility

Sec. 8848.054.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district.
(b)  To be eligible to be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct, except as provided by Section 8848.052(d).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8848.055. Compensation

Sec. 8848.055.  COMPENSATION.  A director is not entitled to fees of office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8848.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8848.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8848 - Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8848.151. Limitation on Tax Rate for Debt

Sec. 8848.151.  LIMITATION ON TAX RATE FOR DEBT.  The district may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 20 cents for each $100 of assessed valuation to pay any part of the bonds or notes issued by the district if a majority of the voters approve:
(1)  the authority to impose the tax at the confirmation election; or
(2)  that authority at a separate election called for that purpose by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8849.001. Definitions

Sec. 8849.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8849.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8849.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and 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. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8849.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8849.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8849.004. District Territory

Sec. 8849.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Bastrop and Lee Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8849.005. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8849.005.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  The following provisions prevail over a conflicting or inconsistent provision of this chapter:
(1)  Sections 36.1071-36.1073, Water Code;
(2)  Sections 36.159-36.161, Water Code; and
(3)  Subchapter I, Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 22.025, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8849.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8849.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of 10 directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8849.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8849.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Five directors are appointed from Bastrop County by the county judge of Bastrop County and five directors are appointed from Lee County by the county judge of Lee County.
(b)  Every two years after the initial appointment of directors, the appropriate number of directors shall be appointed.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8849.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8849.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the board may appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8849.054. Expenses

Sec. 8849.054.  EXPENSES.  A director is entitled to reimbursement for actual reasonable expenses incurred in performing duties as a director.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8849.055. Liability

Sec. 8849.055.  LIABILITY.  For liability purposes only, a director is considered a district employee under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, even if the director does not receive fees of office voluntarily, by district policy, or through a statutory exception to this section.  A director is immune from suit and immune from liability for official votes and official actions.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1196 (S.B. 1336), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8849.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.102. Authority to Exempt Certain Wells From Regulation

Sec. 8849.102.  AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WELLS FROM REGULATION.  The district may adopt a rule exempting a well that is not capable of producing more than 50,000 gallons of groundwater a day from a permit requirement, a fee, or a restriction on production.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.103. Groundwater Wells Under Jurisdiction of Railroad Commission

Sec. 8849.103.  GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Public utility" means any person, corporation, public utility, water supply or sewer service corporation, municipality, political subdivision, or agency operating, maintaining, or controlling facilities in this state for providing potable water service for compensation.
(2)  "Railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.
(b)  A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.
(c)  Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.
(d)  To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:
(1)  shall apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and
(2)  is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.
(e)  Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees.  However, the district may impose a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility.  A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.104. Membership on Central Carrizo-Wilcox Coordinating Council

Sec. 8849.104.  MEMBERSHIP ON CENTRAL CARRIZO-WILCOX COORDINATING COUNCIL.  The district is a member of the Central Carrizo-Wilcox Coordinating Council.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.105. Management Plan

Sec. 8849.105.  MANAGEMENT PLAN.  The district shall develop or contract to develop a district management plan under Section 36.1071, Water Code, and submit the plan to the Central Carrizo-Wilcox Coordinating Council to be included in the management plan developed by the council.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8849.106. Regional Cooperation

Sec. 8849.106.  REGIONAL COOPERATION.  The district shall:
(1)  adopt a management plan detailing proposed efforts of the district to cooperate with other groundwater conservation districts;
(2)  participate as needed in coordination meetings with adjacent groundwater conservation districts that share one or more aquifers with the district;
(3)  coordinate the collection of data with adjacent groundwater conservation districts in such a way as to achieve relative uniformity of data type and quality;
(4)  provide groundwater level information to adjacent groundwater conservation districts;
(5)  investigate any groundwater pollution to identify the pollution's source;
(6)  notify adjacent groundwater conservation districts and all appropriate agencies of any groundwater pollution detected and the source of the pollution identified;
(7)  provide to adjacent groundwater conservation districts annually an inventory of water wells in the district and an estimate of groundwater production in the district; and
(8)  include adjacent groundwater conservation districts on mailing lists for district newsletters and information regarding seminars, public education events, news articles, and field days.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8849.151. Pumping Fees

Sec. 8849.151.  PUMPING FEES.  (a)  The district may assess regulatory pumping fees for water produced in or exported from the district.
(b)  The regulatory pumping fees the district assesses for water for crop or livestock production or other agricultural uses may not exceed 20 percent of the rate applied to water for municipal uses.
(c)  Regulatory pumping fees based on the amount of water withdrawn from a well may not exceed:
(1)  $1 for each acre-foot for water used to irrigate agricultural crops; or
(2)  17 cents for each thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose.
(d)  Combined regulatory pumping fees for production and export of water may not exceed 17 cents for each thousand gallons for water used.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8849 - Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8849.152. Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 8849.152.  TAXES PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose a tax.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8850.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8850.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8850.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8850.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a  groundwater conservation district and water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8850.0103. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8850.0103.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (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 and a groundwater conservation district, as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8850.0104. District Territory

Sec. 8850.0104.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Bandera County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8850.0201. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8850.0201.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8850.0202. Election of Directors

Sec. 8850.0202.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  Two directors are elected from each commissioners precinct.  One director is elected at large.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8850.0203. Election Date

Sec. 8850.0203.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years an election shall be held on the uniform election date in November to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8850.0301. Groundwater Conservation District Powers

Sec. 8850.0301.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, applicable to groundwater conservation districts.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8850.0302. Limit on Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 8850.0302.  LIMIT ON WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district may exercise the powers of a water control and improvement district, including the powers provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, in any area of the district except an area that is included in the territory of the Bandera County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8850 - Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8850.0303. Abandoned, Deteriorated, Open, or Uncovered Water Wells

Sec. 8850.0303.  ABANDONED, DETERIORATED, OPEN, OR UNCOVERED WATER WELLS.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Abandoned well" and "deteriorated well" have the meanings assigned by Section 1901.255, Occupations Code.
(2)  "Open or uncovered well" has the meaning assigned by Section 36.118, Water Code.
(b)  The district may enter into a contract with a licensed water well driller to or a district employee may:
(1)  cap an open, uncovered, or abandoned well; or
(2)  plug and permanently close a deteriorated well.
(c)  A district employee may plug a well under Subsection (b) only if the employee has received training in the proper method of plugging a well located in a karst topographic area.
(d)  The district may require the owner or lessee of land on which an open or uncovered well is located to keep the well permanently closed or capped as provided by Section 36.118, Water Code.
(e)  The district may use any money available to the district, including money from grants, fees, or tax revenues, to pay reasonable expenses incurred by the district in plugging or capping wells on land in the district under this section.  The reasonable expenses constitute a lien on the land on which the well is located in accordance with Section 36.118(e), Water Code.
(f)  The district may enforce this section against any person by injunction, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction as provided by Section 36.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 240 (H.B. 3731), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.