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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8873.005. Addition of Adjacent County to District

Sec. 8873.005.  ADDITION OF ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  An adjacent county may petition to join the district by resolution of the county commissioners court.
(b)  If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county would benefit the district and the county to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county to the district.
(c)  The addition of a county under this section is not final until approved by the voters in the county to be added at an election held for that purpose.
(d)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "The addition of (county's name) to the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District."
(e)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the addition of the county to the district, the county is added to the district, and the district boundaries are adjusted accordingly.  If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the addition of the county to the district, the county is not added to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8873.006. Landowners' Rights

Sec. 8873.006.  LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS.  The rights of landowners and their lessees and assigns in groundwater in the district are recognized.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive or divest the owners or their lessees and assigns of their rights, subject to district rules.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8873.007. Review of Resolution Requesting Legislation

Sec. 8873.007.  REVIEW OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATION.  The board may not vote on a resolution requesting the legislature to amend this chapter unless the board first submits for review a copy of the proposed resolution to the commissioners court of each county included in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8873.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8873.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of seven, five, or three directors appointed as provided by this section.
(b)  If the voters in Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby Counties confirm the creation of the district, seven directors shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  the county judge of each confirming county shall appoint two directors who are residents of that county; and
(2)  the county judges of the confirming counties shall by majority vote jointly appoint one director, who shall serve as board chair, from the district at large.
(c)  If the voters in only two of the counties confirm the creation of the district, five directors shall be appointed as follows:
(1)  the county judge of each confirming county shall appoint two directors who are residents of that county; and
(2)  the county judges of the confirming counties shall jointly appoint one director, who shall serve as board chair, from the district at large.
(d)  Notwithstanding Section 36.051(a), Water Code, if the voters and the commissioners court of only one county confirm the creation of the district, the county judge of that county:
(1)  shall appoint three directors who are residents of that county and designate one of those directors as board chair; and
(2)  may appoint two directors, in addition to the three directors appointed under Subdivision (1), who are residents of that county.
(e)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with as near as possible to one-half of the directors' terms expiring December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
(f)  A director may not serve more than two terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8873.052. Change in Composition; Additional County

Sec. 8873.052.  CHANGE IN COMPOSITION; ADDITIONAL COUNTY.  If a county is added to the district, the board may change the number of directors so that:
(1)  an equal number of directors are appointed by the county judge of each county in the district;
(2)  one director is appointed jointly by the county judges of each county in the district; and
(3)  the board is composed of an odd number of directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8873.053. Qualification of Directors

Sec. 8873.053.  QUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.  Each director must qualify to serve as a director in the manner provided by Section 36.055, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8873.054. Vacancies

Sec. 8873.054.  VACANCIES.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appointing county judge or, if applicable, the appointing county judges for the vacant position shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy in a manner that meets the representational requirements of Section 8873.051.  Section 36.051(c), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8873.055. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 8873.055.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  Notwithstanding Sections 36.060(a) and (d), Water Code, a director may not receive compensation for performing the duties of director.
(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred while engaging in activities on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8873.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.102. Permit to Transfer Groundwater

Sec. 8873.102.  PERMIT TO TRANSFER GROUNDWATER.  (a)  The board by rule may:
(1)  require a person to obtain a permit from the district to transfer groundwater out of the district; and
(2)  regulate the terms of a transfer of groundwater out of the district.
(b)  A rule adopted by the board under this section must be consistent with the requirements of Section 36.122, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.103. Prohibition on District Purchase of Groundwater Rights

Sec. 8873.103.  PROHIBITION ON DISTRICT PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS.  The district may not purchase groundwater rights for any purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.104. Prohibition on District Production of Groundwater for Purpose of Sale

Sec. 8873.104.  PROHIBITION ON DISTRICT PRODUCTION OF GROUNDWATER FOR PURPOSE OF SALE.  The district may not produce groundwater for the purpose of sale.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.105. Prohibition on District Metering of Certain Wells

Sec. 8873.105.  PROHIBITION ON DISTRICT METERING OF CERTAIN WELLS.  The district may not require that a meter be placed on a well that is incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per day.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8873.106. Prohibition on District Use of Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8873.106.  PROHIBITION ON DISTRICT USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8873.151. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8873.151.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The district may not impose ad valorem taxes at a rate that exceeds five cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8873 - Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8873.152. Permit Fees Refundable

Sec. 8873.152.  PERMIT FEES REFUNDABLE.  The district shall refund a fee collected by the district that relates to an application for or the issuance of a permit if:
(1)  the permit relates to a well that is incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per day; and
(2)  the applicant for the permit has complied with the applicable law and district rules relating to the issuance of the permit.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 1840), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8874.001. Definitions

Sec. 8874.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the McMullen Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8874.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8874.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8874.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8874.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8874.004. District Territory

Sec. 8874.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of McMullen County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8874.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8874.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board may change the district's name when the district annexes territory.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8874.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8874.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8874.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8874.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(d)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are changed, each director in office on the effective date of the change or elected to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change serves in the precinct to which the director was elected for the entire term to which the director was elected, even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8874.053. Election Date

Sec. 8874.053.  ELECTION DATE.  On the uniform election date in November of each odd-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8874.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8874.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be qualified to be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must be a registered voter in the district.
(b)  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be a registered voter of that precinct, except as provided by Section 8874.052(d).
(c)  A person is not eligible to serve as a director unless the person owns land in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8874.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8874.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the remaining directors shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8874.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8874.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8874 - Mcmullen Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8874.151. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8874.151.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax at a rate that exceeds five cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (S.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8875.001. Definitions

Sec. 8875.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Commissioners court" means the Comal County Commissioners Court.
(4)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(5)  "District" means the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
(6)  "Retail public utility" means a retail public utility as defined by Section 13.002, Water Code, that is providing service in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8875.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8875.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Comal County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8875.003. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8875.003.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Comal County, Texas, except that the district does not include any territory that is included in the boundaries of the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8875.004. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8875.004.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  This chapter prevails over any provision of general law, including a provision of Chapter 36, Water Code, that is in conflict or is inconsistent with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8875.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8875.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of seven appointed directors.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8875.052. Terms and Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8875.052.  TERMS AND APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms. Directors are appointed by the commissioners court as follows:
(1)  three directors shall be appointed from the incorporated areas of Comal County; and
(2)  four directors shall be appointed with one director appointed from each of the four commissioners court precincts.
(b)  To be appointed under this section, a person:
(1)  must be a registered voter of Comal County; and
(2)  to the extent practicable, should be familiar with the use of water by industry and commerce, municipal and rural utilities, agriculture, and private wells.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8875.053. Vacancies

Sec. 8875.053.  VACANCIES.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the commissioners court shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term in a manner that meets the representational requirements of Section 8875.052.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8875.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.102. Contracts

Sec. 8875.102.  CONTRACTS.  The district may contract with a state agency or political subdivision, including a municipality, a county, a river authority, or another district, to carry out any function of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.103. Best Management Practices

Sec. 8875.103.  BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.  (a)  The district may participate in the development and implementation of best management practices for water resource management in the district and may engage in and promote the acceptance of best management practices through education efforts sponsored by the district.
(b)  Development and implementation of best management practices must address water quantity and quality practices such as brush management, prescribed grazing, recharge structures, water and silt detention and retention structures, plugging of abandoned wells, rainwater harvesting, and other treatment measures for the conservation of water resources.
(c)  The district may not adopt or implement a best management practice that is in conflict with or duplicative of a best management practice adopted by another groundwater conservation district whose territory covers any part of Comal County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.104. Limitations on District Powers

Sec. 8875.104.  LIMITATIONS ON DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  The district may not:
(1)  require the owner of a well exempt from permitting to install a meter or measuring device on the well; or
(2)  assess and collect a production fee on wells exempt from permitting.
(b)  The district does not have the authority granted by Sections 36.020 and 36.201-36.204, Water Code, relating to taxes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.105. Production Limits and Permits for Certain Wells

Sec. 8875.105.  PRODUCTION LIMITS AND PERMITS FOR CERTAIN WELLS.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Maximum production capacity" means the rated capacity of a well that is measured in gallons per minute of production as certified by the driller of the well or a professional geologist or engineer.
(2)  "Trinity Aquifer" means the Trinity group of aquifers, including the:
(A)  Upper Trinity, consisting of the Upper Glen Rose Limestone;
(B)  Middle Trinity, consisting of the Lower Glen Rose Limestone, the Hensall Sand, and the Cow Creek Limestone; and
(C)  Lower Trinity, consisting of the Sligo Limestone and the Hosston Sand.
(b)  Notwithstanding Section 36.117(j), Water Code, the district shall issue to an applicant a permit for a well that is not exempt from permitting and that was drilled into or through the Trinity Aquifer on or before the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter that authorizes the production of the well at an amount not less than the maximum production capacity of the well.
(c)  Notwithstanding Section 36.117(j), Water Code, a well that is not exempt from permitting and that was drilled into or through the Trinity Aquifer after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter requires a permit from the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.106. Well Exemption

Sec. 8875.106.  WELL EXEMPTION.  A well is exempt from the requirement to obtain a withdrawal permit provided that the well:
(1)  is used solely for domestic use or for providing water for livestock or poultry regardless of land lot size and is drilled, completed, or equipped so that it is incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day;
(2)  is not capable of producing more than 10,000 gallons of water a day; or
(3)  is metered and does not produce more than 10 acre-feet of water in a calendar year.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.107. Measuring Devices

Sec. 8875.107.  MEASURING DEVICES.  (a)  The owner of a nonexempt well shall install and maintain a water well meter, or alternative measuring device or method approved by the district, designed to indicate the flow rate and cumulative amount of water withdrawn by that well, on each individual well no later than 36 months after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  A well owner is responsible for the costs of installing, operating, and maintaining measuring devices.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8875.108. No Eminent Domain

Sec. 8875.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8875 - Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8875.151. Fees

Sec. 8875.151.  FEES.  (a)  The district may set a reasonable fee for administrative management on a per well basis.  The district may set a fee for administrative management on:
(1)  a well used solely for domestic or livestock purposes in an amount not greater than $15 per well, per year; and
(2)  a well that is exempt from permitting and that is not used solely for domestic or livestock purposes in an amount not greater than $50 per well, per year.
(b)  The district may impose reasonable production fees on each well that is not exempt from permitting based on the amount of water actually withdrawn from the well.  The district may not impose a production fee under this subsection in an amount greater than:
(1)  $1 per acre-foot for groundwater used for agricultural purposes; or
(2)  $40 per acre-foot for groundwater used for any other purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 2407), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8876.001. Definitions

Sec. 8876.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Commissioners court" means the Reeves County Commissioners Court.
(3)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(4)  "District" means the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8876.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8876.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Reeves County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8876.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8876.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8876.022 before December 31, 2018:
(1)  the district is dissolved December 31, 2018, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Reeves County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires December 31, 2020.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8876.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8876.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Reeves County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8876.005. Applicability of Other Groundwater Conservation District Law

Sec. 8876.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAW.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 36, Water Code, applies to the district.
(b)  Section 36.121, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
For expiration of this subchapter, see Section 8876.024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8876.021. Appointment of Temporary Directors; Terms

Sec. 8876.021.  APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  Not later than the 45th day after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the commissioners court shall appoint temporary directors as follows:
(1)  three directors shall represent agricultural interests;
(2)  three directors shall represent municipal water interests; and
(3)  one director shall represent rural domestic water supply interests.
(b)  For the purpose of Subsection (a), a person appointed to represent agricultural interests must be involved in agriculture, as defined by Section 11.002(12), Water Code.
(c)  To be appointed under this section, a person must satisfy the requirements for holding elective office under Section 141.001, Election Code.
(d)  If there is a vacancy on the temporary board of directors of the district, the commissioners court shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy in a manner that meets the representational requirements of this section.
(e)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date the temporary directors become initial directors under Section 8876.023; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
(f)  If the temporary directors have not become initial directors under Section 8876.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed in the manner provided by Subsections (a), (b), and (c) to serve terms that expire on the date the successor temporary directors become initial directors under Section 8876.023 or this subchapter expires under Section 8876.024.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8876.022. Confirmation Election

Sec. 8876.022.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION.  (a)  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district.
(b)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to an election held under this section.
(c)  Except as provided by this section, a confirmation election must be conducted as provided by Sections 36.017(b)-(i), Water Code, and the Election Code.  The provision of Section 36.017(d), Water Code, relating to the election of directors does not apply to an election under this section.
(d)  If the district's creation is not confirmed at an election held under this section, the temporary directors may order one or more subsequent elections to be held to confirm the creation of the district not earlier than the first anniversary of the preceding confirmation election.  If the district's creation is not confirmed at an election held under this section before December 31, 2018, the district is dissolved in accordance with Section 8876.003.
(e)  The costs of an election held under this chapter may be paid by Reeves County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8876.023. Initial Directors

Sec. 8876.023.  INITIAL DIRECTORS.  (a)  If the creation of the district is confirmed at an election held under Section 8876.022, the temporary directors become the initial directors and serve until permanent directors are appointed under Section 8876.052.
(b)  The initial directors of the board shall draw lots to determine which three directors shall serve a term expiring December 1 of the year two years after the date of the election in which the district is confirmed and which four directors shall serve a term expiring December 1 of the year four years after the date of the election in which the district is confirmed.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. -1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8876.024. Expiration of Subchapter

Sec. 8876.024.  EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter expires December 31, 2020.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8876.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8876.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of seven appointed directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8876.052. Terms and Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8876.052.  TERMS AND APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms, with three or four terms expiring December 1 every other year.  Directors are appointed by the commissioners court as follows:
(1)  three directors shall represent agricultural interests;
(2)  three directors shall represent municipal water interests; and
(3)  one director shall represent rural domestic water supply interests.
(b)  For the purpose of Subsection (a), a person appointed to represent agricultural interests must be involved in agriculture, as defined by Section 11.002(12), Water Code.
(c)  To be appointed under this section, a person must satisfy the requirements for holding elective office under Section 141.001, Election Code.
(d)  A director may serve two consecutive terms and may serve another two consecutive terms after not serving for four years.
(e)  The commissioners court shall appoint a director to succeed a serving director on or before the date the serving director's term expires.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8876.053. Vacancies

Sec. 8876.053.  VACANCIES.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the commissioners court shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term in a manner that meets the representational requirements of Section 8876.052.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8876.054. Compensation

Sec. 8876.054.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  Sections 36.060(a), (b), and (d), Water Code, do not apply to the district.
(b)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation.  The board may authorize a director to receive reimbursement for the director's reasonable expenses incurred while engaging in activities on behalf of the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8876.101. General Powers

Sec. 8876.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8876.102. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8876.102.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8876.151. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8876.151.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The district may not impose ad valorem taxes at a rate that exceeds three cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8876.152. Applicability of Certain Tax Provisions

Sec. 8876.152.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS.  (a)  Sections 26.04, 26.042, 26.05, 26.06, 26.061, 26.07, and 26.075, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed by the district.
(b)  Sections 49.236(a)(1) and (2) and (b), Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 2), Sec. 84, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 884 (S.B. 1438), Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8876 - Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8876.153. Limitation on Indebtedness

Sec. 8876.153.  LIMITATION ON INDEBTEDNESS.  The district may issue bonds and notes under Subchapter F, Chapter 36, Water Code, except that the total indebtedness created by that issuance may not exceed $250,000 at any time.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (S.B. 890), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8877 - Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8877.001. Definitions

Sec. 8877.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.