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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8266.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8266.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 4.02 of the article creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 4.02 of the article creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8266.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8266.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8266.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.102. Water and Wastewater Facilities and Services

Sec. 8266.102.  WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district shall make available any district water or wastewater facility to each person that holds a certificate of convenience and necessity for land in the district.
(b)  The district may not provide retail water or wastewater services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8266.103.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.104. Maintenance and Repair of Roads in Territory Excluded From City

Sec. 8266.104.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY EXCLUDED FROM CITY.  If the City of Gunter excludes district territory from the city's corporate limits, the district shall maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.105. Division of District

Sec. 8266.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land:
(1)  outside the area described by Section 4.02 of the article creating this chapter; or
(2)  outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8266.106. Limitation on Annexation

Sec. 8266.106.  LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION.  (a)  The district may not add land to the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, if the land is located outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8266.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8266.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8266.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8266 - Kimberlin Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8266.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8266.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8266.101 or 8266.103.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8266.103 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8266.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8267.0101.  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 7S Ranch Municipal Utility District.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8267.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8267.0103.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8267.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8267.0103 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.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8267.0105.  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 municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8267.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8267.0106.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8267.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8267.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8267.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8267.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8267.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Chris Henry;
(2)  David Hays;
(3)  Bethany Leffingwell;
(4)  Frank Krenek; and
(5)  Shayne Eddleman.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8267.0103; 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 8267.0103 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 8267.0103; 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8267.0301.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8267.0302.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8267.0303.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8267.0304.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8267.0305.  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 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8267.0306. Division of District

Sec. 8267.0306.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:
(1)  has never issued any bonds; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(c)  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(e)  The board may adopt an order dividing the district before or after the date the board holds an election under Section 8267.0103 to confirm the district's creation.
(f)  An order dividing the district shall:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds description of the territory of each new district;
(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the new districts.
(g)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the commission and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
(h)  A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8267.0103.
(i)  If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
(j)  A new district created by the division of the district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
(k)  Municipal consent to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district granted under Section 8267.0104 acts as municipal consent to the creation of any new district created by the division of the district and to the inclusion of land in the new district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8267.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8267.0401.  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 8267.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8267.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8267.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8267.0401, 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8267.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8267.0403.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8267.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8267.0501.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8267.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8267.0502.  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 Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8267 - 7s Ranch Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8267.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8267.0503.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 2235), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8268.001. Definitions

Sec. 8268.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8268.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8268.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8268.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8268.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and
(2)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of arterial or main feeder roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8268.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8268.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8268.021. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8268.021.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Arthur J. Sullivan, III;
(2)  Linda Grant Jones;
(3)  James H. Pouns;
(4)  Lee Lupher; and
(5)  Thomas Vann.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 8268.023; or
(2)  September 1, 2013.
(c)  If initial directors have not been elected under Section 8268.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 8268.023; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (S.B. 324), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8268.022. Organizational Meeting of Temporary Directors

Sec. 8268.022.  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  As soon as practicable after all the temporary directors have qualified under Section 49.055, Water Code, the temporary directors shall meet at a location in the district agreeable to a majority of the directors.  At the meeting, the temporary directors shall elect officers from among the temporary directors and conduct any other district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8268.023. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 8268.023.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  Not later than the second anniversary of the organizational meeting held under Section 8268.022, the temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five initial directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8268.024. Initial Elected Directors; Terms

Sec. 8268.024.  INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.  Unless the initial board otherwise agrees, the directors elected under Section 8268.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8268.052 and which three shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8268.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8268.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except for temporary or initial directors, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8268.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8268.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8268.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8268.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8268.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8268.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may acquire, construct, or finance a road that meets the criteria or requirements for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of the county in which the road is located or the municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road is located or improvements in aid of that road.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, and ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8268.103. Recreational Facilities; Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8268.103.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  (a)  In this section, "recreational facilities" and "develop and maintain" have the meanings assigned by Section 49.462, Water Code.
(b)  The district may develop and maintain recreational facilities.
(c)  The district may not, for the development or maintenance of a recreational facility, acquire by condemnation land, an easement, or other property inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8268.104. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8268.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8268.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8268.151.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxation.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8268.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8268.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8268.151, 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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8268.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec.  8268.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8268.202. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8268.202.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8268.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(b)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8268.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8268.203. Bonds for Recreational Facilities

Sec. 8268.203.  BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.  If authorized at an election under Section 8268.151, the district may issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to pay for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8268 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8268.204. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8268.204.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A)  pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and
(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 4083), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8269.001. Definitions

Sec. 8269.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8269.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8269.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Montgomery County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8269.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8269.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8269.023 before September 1, 2015:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2015, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Montgomery County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2016.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8269.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8269.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish:
(1)  the purposes of a municipal utility district as provided by general law; and
(2)  to the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or operation of arterial or main feeder roads or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8269.005. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8269.005.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8269.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8269.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except for temporary or initial directors, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8269.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8269.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8269.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8269.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8269 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8269.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8269.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may acquire, construct, or finance a road that meets the criteria or requirements for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of the county in which the road is located or the municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road is located or improvements in aid of that road.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, and ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (H.B. 4079), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.