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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7958.0202. Qualifications of Directors

Sec. 7958.0202.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law:
(1)  an officer or employee of the city may serve as a director of the district; and
(2)  a member of the governing body of the city may serve as a director of the district.
(b)  A person who qualifies to serve as a director is qualified to participate in all votes pertaining to the business of the district, subject to Section 49.058, Water Code.
(c)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7958.0203. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 7958.0203.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  A director serves without compensation but may receive reimbursement for actual expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred while engaging in activities on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7958.0301.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7958.0302.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), 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 may provide only sewer and wastewater services, including the acquisition, construction, contracting, financing, maintenance, operation, and planning of sewer and wastewater facilities or systems.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0303. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7958.0303.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0304. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 7958.0304.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 4(b), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0305. Contracting

Sec. 7958.0305.  CONTRACTING.  The district may contract with a political subdivision or private operator to operate and maintain the district's sewer and wastewater facilities.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0306. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

Sec. 7958.0306.  CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.  (a)  Notwithstanding Chapter 13, Water Code, the district may provide sewer and wastewater service without a certificate of convenience and necessity.
(b)  Not later than the 30th day before the date the district intends to provide sewer and wastewater service, the district must notify the utility commission and each retail public utility that provides sewer and wastewater services in the district.
(c)  If the district does not acquire a retail public utility that holds a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing sewer and wastewater service in the district territory, the district shall:
(1)  not later than the 30th day after the date the district begins providing sewer and wastewater service, petition the utility commission to decertify the territory inside the district of the existing certificate holder; and
(2)  compensate the existing certificate holder in an amount determined by the utility commission.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0307. Professional Services

Sec. 7958.0307.  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.  The district may contract with a political subdivision to provide professional services for the district, including legal services related to the exercise of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958.0308. Supermajority Vote Required for Certain Actions

Sec. 7958.0308.  SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.  At least four board members must vote in favor of a resolution before the board may:
(1)  increase rates or assessments by more than five percent;
(2)  incur debt or increase the amount of debt that the district has outstanding; or
(3)  order a dissolution election under Section 7958.0601.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7958.0401. Elections Regarding Bonds

Sec. 7958.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING BONDS.  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7958.0402. Prohibition on Imposition of Taxes

Sec. 7958.0402.  PROHIBITION ON IMPOSITION OF TAXES. (a) The district may not impose an ad valorem tax for any purpose.
(b)  Section 49.107, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7958.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7958.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0601. Dissolution Election Called by Board

Sec. 7958.0601.  DISSOLUTION ELECTION CALLED BY BOARD.  The board may order an election on the question of dissolving the district and transferring the district's assets and obligations to another political subdivision of the state, if the board concludes after a public hearing held on the issue that it is in the best interest of the district's residents and of the persons served by the district for the district to dissolve.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0602. Dissolution Election Called by Petition

Sec. 7958.0602.  DISSOLUTION ELECTION CALLED BY PETITION.  The board shall order an election on the question of dissolving the district and transferring the district's assets and obligations to another political subdivision of the state if the board receives a petition requesting an election on that question.  The petition must be signed by at least 15 percent of the district's registered voters.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0603. Election Order

Sec. 7958.0603.  ELECTION ORDER.  An order calling an election held under this subchapter must state:
(1)  the nature of the election, including the proposition that is to appear on the ballot;
(2)  the date of the election;
(3)  the hours during which the polls will be open; and
(4)  the location of the polling places.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0604. Notice of Dissolution Election

Sec. 7958.0604.  NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall give notice of an election ordered under this subchapter by publishing a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks.
(b)  The first publication must appear not later than the 30th day before the date set for the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0605. Applicability of Uniform Election Dates

Sec. 7958.0605.  APPLICABILITY OF UNIFORM ELECTION DATES.  Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0606. Election Results

Sec. 7958.0606.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  If a majority of the votes in an election held under this subchapter favor dissolution, the board shall order that the district be dissolved.
(b)  If a majority of the votes in an election held under this subchapter do not favor dissolution, the board shall continue to administer the district, and another election on the question of dissolution may not be held before the first anniversary of the date of the most recent election held on the question of dissolving the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0607. Transfer of Assets, Obligations, and Provision of Services

Sec. 7958.0607.  TRANSFER OF ASSETS, OBLIGATIONS, AND PROVISION OF SERVICES.  (a)  As soon as practicable following the issuance of an order under Section 7958.0606(a), the board shall:
(1)  begin the process of transferring the district's assets and obligations to one or more political subdivisions in a fair and equitable manner; and
(2)  administer the property, assets, and debts of the district until all money has been disposed of and all district debts have been paid or settled.
(b)  If the district provides services, the board or a receiver appointed under Section 7958.0608 shall make arrangements for the uninterrupted provision of services.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0608. Receiver

Sec. 7958.0608.  RECEIVER.  If the executive director of the commission determines that the board has failed to make substantial progress in transferring the district's assets and obligations to one or more political subdivisions in a fair and equitable manner, the executive director shall appoint a receiver for the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter F. Dissolution by Election › Section 7958.0609. Report; Dissolution Order

Sec. 7958.0609.  REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.  (a)  After the district has transferred all of the district's assets and obligations and has arranged for the continued provision of services provided by the district, if applicable, the board shall file a written report with the commission summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.
(b)  Not later than the 10th day after the date the commission receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commission shall enter an order dissolving the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter G. Annexation of Land › Section 7958.0701. General Annexation Provisions

Sec. 7958.0701.  GENERAL ANNEXATION PROVISIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Section 49.302(b), Water Code, the petition must also be signed by a majority of registered voters in the defined area to be annexed.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958 - Rose City Municipal Utility District › Subchapter G. Annexation of Land › Section 7958.0702. Retaliation for Annexation Disapproval Prohibited

Sec. 7958.0702.  RETALIATION FOR ANNEXATION DISAPPROVAL PROHIBITED.  (a)  The disapproval of the proposed annexation of an area by the district does not affect any existing legal obligation of the district to continue to provide services in the area, including wastewater services.
(b)  The district may not initiate a rate proceeding solely because of the disapproval of a proposed annexation of an area.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0101. Definitions

Sec. 7958A.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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 7958A.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 7958A.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7958A.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7958A.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district as required by applicable law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7958A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7958A.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7958A.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7958A.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7958A.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7958A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7958A.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7958A.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after January 1, 2024, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7958A.0103; or
(2)  January 1, 2028.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7958A.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 7958A.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958A.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7958A.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958A.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7958A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958A.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7958A.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958A.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7958A.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7958A.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7958A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7958A.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7958A.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 7958A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7958A.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7958A.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7958A.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7958A.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 7958A.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7958A.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7958A.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7958A.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7958A.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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7958A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7958A.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 7958A.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 115 (S.B. 2603), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.001. Definitions

Sec. 7959.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.002. Nature of District

Sec. 7959.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 7959.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 7959.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7959.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 7959.005.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE  AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 7959.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 7959.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7959.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 7959.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 7959.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 7959.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 7959.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7959.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7959.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7959.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7959.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 7959.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7959.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 7959.102.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7959.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 7959.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7959.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 7959.104.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. (a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, 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.
(d)  The district shall convey the public roads constructed by or on behalf of the district under Section 7959.103 to Williamson County for ownership, operation, and maintenance by the county. After the 12th anniversary of the date the county accepts conveyance of the roads, the district shall maintain the public roads located in the district, except that the county shall maintain the east-west arterial roadway located in the district north of the San Gabriel River and south of State Highway 29.  The district's obligation to maintain the public roads located in the district ceases if all of the territory of the district is annexed by a municipality.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 7959.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 7959.105.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7959.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 7959.151.  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 7959.153.
(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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7959.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 7959.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 7959.151, 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 7959.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 7959.153.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7959.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 7959.201.  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, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 7959 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 7959.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 7959.202.  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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4204), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2015.