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2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.002. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 51A.002.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  A district may issue bonds to refund all or part of its outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations, including matured but unpaid interest.  Except as otherwise provided by this section, Section 51.438 applies to refunding bonds issued under this section.
(b)  Refunding bonds may be payable from:
(1)  the same source as the bonds, notes, or other obligations being refunded;
(2)  the source described by Subdivision (1) and additional sources; or
(3)  sources other than the source described by Subdivision (1).
(c)  A district must publish notice of intent to issue refunding bonds at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the district and at least 15 days before the date of the meeting of the board at which it is proposed to issue the bonds.  Before the issuance of the bonds, if a petition signed by not less than 10 percent of the registered voters of the district is filed with the district calling for a referendum on the refunding bond issue, the board shall, at its next meeting, order an election to be held within the district to determine whether the bonds shall be issued.  The election shall be held in the manner prescribed by Chapter 1251, Government Code, for the issuance of municipal bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.003. Creation of Subdistricts

Sec. 51A.003.  CREATION OF SUBDISTRICTS.  (a)  The commission may create subdistricts over designated territory within the boundaries of a district as provided by this section.
(b)  A petition that contains the substance of the requirements of Sections 51.013 and 51.014 must be filed with the commission.
(c)  The commission shall have notice of the hearing on the petition given in the manner required by Section 51.018.
(d)  The hearing must be conducted in the manner provided by Section 51.020, and the commission shall grant or refuse the petition in the manner provided by Section 51.021.  An appeal from the decision of the commission must be made in the manner provided by Sections 51.022 through 51.025.  The commission shall appoint five directors to serve as the subdistrict board, each of whom must meet the qualifications provided by Section 51.072.
(e)  Not later than the 60th day after the date on which a petition for the creation of a subdistrict is granted by the commission, the subdistrict board shall adopt an order calling elections within the boundaries of the subdistrict in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, to:
(1)  confirm the creation of the subdistrict in the manner provided by Section 49.102;
(2)  authorize the issuance of bonds by the subdistrict or by the district on behalf of the subdistrict to be repaid by ad valorem taxes, revenue, or ad valorem taxes and revenue derived by the subdistrict;
(3)  authorize a tax within the boundaries of the subdistrict to make payments under a contract with the district to support refunding bonds of the district in accordance with the exclusions procedure provided by Section 51A.005;
(4)  authorize a maintenance tax within the boundaries of the subdistrict in the manner provided by Section 49.107; and
(5)  elect a permanent board of directors for the subdistrict in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, and Section 51.075.
(f)  A subdistrict:
(1)  may sue and be sued in its own name;
(2)  until excluded from the boundaries of the district in accordance with Section 51A.005, has concurrent jurisdiction with the district that is in the territory within the boundaries of the subdistrict; and
(3)  may exercise the rights and powers of the district within the boundaries of the subdistrict.
(g)  The ad valorem plan of taxation applies to each subdistrict, and a hearing for exclusions of land from a subdistrict is not necessary before an election under Subsection (e) is held.
(h)  A subdistrict may be dissolved in the same manner as a district.
(i)  A subdistrict is governed by Chapter 51 and all other general laws of this state to the extent those laws are not inconsistent with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.004. Subdistrict Bonds

Sec. 51A.004.  SUBDISTRICT BONDS.  (a)  Before adopting an order calling elections under Section 51A.003(e), the engineer for a subdistrict shall present a report to the subdistrict board that conforms to Section 51.410 with regard to the bonds to be issued by the subdistrict or by the district on behalf of the subdistrict.
(b)  After the engineer's report is filed and approved, the subdistrict board shall order an election within the boundaries of the subdistrict to authorize the issuance of bonds by the subdistrict or by the district on behalf of the subdistrict in accordance with this chapter and Sections 49.106 and 51.411.
(c)  Bonds authorized at an election within the subdistrict may only be repaid from ad valorem taxes imposed on all taxable property within the boundaries of the subdistrict or income, increment, and revenue derived from the ownership or operation of any part of the assets of the subdistrict or any combination of those sources.  The district is not liable for the repayment of those bonds except as provided by this subsection.
(d)  A subdistrict may issue refunding bonds as provided by Section 51A.002.
(e)  Bonds issued by a subdistrict or by the district on behalf of the subdistrict are investment securities under Chapter 2257, Government Code, are public securities under Chapter 1201, Government Code, and are subject to the general laws of this state relating to bonds of a water control and improvement district to the extent that those general laws are not inconsistent with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.006. Water and Sewer Rates

Sec. 51A.006.  WATER AND SEWER RATES.  A district shall establish rates for all services to subdistricts after the exclusion of the subdistricts from the boundaries of the district.  The rates may not exceed 150 percent of the rates for similar services for residents of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.007. Election Dates

Sec. 51A.007.  ELECTION DATES.  An election authorized by this chapter may be held on any day of the year other than a general election date and is not limited to the uniform election dates established by Section 41.001(a), Election Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.008. Public Purpose

Sec. 51A.008.  PUBLIC PURPOSE.  This chapter facilitates and advances the conservation and reclamation of the natural resources of this state by permitting certain water control and improvement districts to extend fresh water supply and distribution facilities, storm water and flood control facilities, and sanitary sewage collection and treatment facilities into areas that have previously not received such facilities.  The reclamation of land for development and use as residential neighborhoods will be implemented and the health, welfare, and safety of residents of those neighborhoods will be additionally protected.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 51A - Metropolitan Water Control and Improvement Districts and Subdistricts › Section 51A.009. Construction

Sec. 51A.009.  CONSTRUCTION.  The powers granted by this chapter to districts shall be broadly interpreted and liberally construed to effect the legislative intent and the purposes of this chapter and not as a limitation of powers.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.004(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 52 - Underground Water Conservation Districts › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 52.005. Applicability to Underground Water Conservation Districts Generally

Sec. 52.005.  APPLICABILITY TO UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS GENERALLY.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 933, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
(c)  Sections 49.052, 49.216, and 49.301 through 49.308 do not apply to districts governed by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 936, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 701, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch.715, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 53.001. Definitions

Sec. 53.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "District" means a fresh water supply district established under this chapter.
(2)  "Board" means the board of supervisors of a district.
(3)  "Improvement" means a facility for conserving, transporting, or distributing fresh water.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.011. Creating a District

Sec. 53.011.  CREATING A DISTRICT.  A district is created by petition, hearing, and election.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.012. Cities and Towns

Sec. 53.012.  CITIES AND TOWNS.  Cities and towns are includable in a district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.013. Presenting Petition

Sec. 53.013.  PRESENTING PETITION.  A person may present a petition requesting creation of a district to the commissioners court of the county which includes the land in the proposed district.  If the commissioners court is not in session, the petition may be presented to the county judge.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.014. Requisites of Petition

Sec. 53.014.  REQUISITES OF PETITION.  To be sufficient, the petition must:
(1)  be signed by a majority of the persons who hold title to land in the proposed district that represents a total value of more than 50 percent of the value of all the land in the proposed district as indicated by the appraisal roll of the appraisal district in which the proposed district is located.  If there are more than 50 persons holding title to land in the proposed district, the petition is sufficient if signed by 50 of those persons;  and
(2)  state:
(A)  the boundaries of the proposed district;
(B)  the general nature of the projects proposed to be done;
(C)  the necessity for the proposed district;
(D)  the feasibility of the proposed district;  and
(E)  the proposed name for the district, which must include the name of the county in which it is situated.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 743 (H.B. 2983), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.015. Deposit

Sec. 53.015.  DEPOSIT.  The person who presents the petition shall at the same time pay a deposit of $100 to the county clerk.  The clerk shall pay out the deposit on vouchers approved by the county judge for all expenses necessary for the hearing and the election for the creation of the district.  After the election, the clerk shall return any portion of the deposit which is left to the petitioners or their attorney.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 397, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.016. Time and Place of Hearing

Sec. 53.016.  TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING.  The commissioners court or county judge shall immediately set a time and place for a hearing on the petition by the commissioners court.  The hearing must be held during the period beginning on the 15th day and ending with the 30th day after the day the petition is presented.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 398, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.017. Notice

Sec. 53.017.  NOTICE.  (a)  The county clerk shall issue notice of the time and place of the hearing, and in the notice he shall include a statement that any person is entitled to appear at the hearing, challenge the form and allegations of the petition, and contest the proposition that the projects to be undertaken by the proposed district would benefit the land inside its boundaries.
(b)  The county clerk may deliver the notice to any adult who is willing to execute it as directed by Section 53.018 of this code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 398, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.018. Posting Notice

Sec. 53.018.  POSTING NOTICE.  (a)  The person receiving the notice shall post a copy of it at the courthouse door and a copy at each of four different places inside the proposed district.  He shall post the notice for at least the 10 days that immediately precede the day set for the hearing.
(b)  The person posting the notice shall swear in writing, before some officer who is authorized by law to administer oaths, that he posted the notice according to the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section.  The sworn written statement is conclusive of the facts sworn to.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 398, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.019. Hearing Powers

Sec. 53.019.  HEARING POWERS.  (a)  The commissioners court shall have jurisdiction to determine all issues pertaining to the sufficiency of the petition and shall allow any interested person to appear before it in person or by attorney to offer testimony relative to the sufficiency of the petition.
(b)  The commissioners court may adjourn the hearing from day to day as is necessary to complete the hearing.
(c)  The commissioners court may make all orders necessary to determine the matters before it.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 398, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.020. Temporary Supervisors; Qualifications

Sec. 53.020.  TEMPORARY SUPERVISORS;  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  If the commissioners court grants a petition presented under Section 53.013, the court shall appoint five temporary supervisors to serve on the board of the district until permanent supervisors are elected.
(b)  A temporary supervisor appointed under Subsection (a) shall execute a bond as required under Section 49.055 and take the oath of office.
(c)  After the commissioners court appoints five temporary supervisors under Subsection (a), the temporary supervisors shall meet and organize.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1070, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.021. Officers to Be Elected

Sec. 53.021.  OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED.  In the election, five supervisors are elected.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 399, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 28, eff. June 17, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.030. Ordering Election

Sec. 53.030.  ORDERING ELECTION.  The board may order a special election on its own motion or on presentation of a petition signed by 20 or more qualified property taxpaying electors of the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 400, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.031. Order: Metes and Bounds

Sec. 53.031.  ORDER:  METES AND BOUNDS.  The petition for election and the order and notices of election must set forth the metes and bounds of the two proposed new districts.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 400, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.032. Order: Time of Election

Sec. 53.032.  ORDER:  TIME OF ELECTION.  In the order the board shall set the time for the election, which must be held before the expiration of the 30th day after the day the order is made.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 400, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.033. Order: Election of Supervisors

Sec. 53.033.  ORDER:  ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS.  The board shall include in the order a statement that if the election results in division of the district, the two new districts will each be governed by a board of five supervisors elected in the same election.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 401, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.034. Order: Division of Property and Money

Sec. 53.034.  ORDER:  DIVISION OF PROPERTY AND MONEY.  In the election order the board shall state in a general way how the properties and any money on hand will be divided between the two new districts if the election is in favor of dividing into two districts.  The basis set by the board is controlling.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 401, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.040. Elected Supervisors Take Office

Sec. 53.040.  ELECTED SUPERVISORS TAKE OFFICE.  If the election results in a division of the district, the five candidates receiving the most votes in each new district shall be declared elected.  They shall immediately qualify in accordance with Section 49.055.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.041. Completing Membership of the Board

Sec. 53.041.  COMPLETING MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.  If no supervisors are elected, or if a full board is not elected, the commissioners court shall appoint the needed members of the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.042. Newly Elected Supervisors--Term of Office

Sec. 53.042.  NEWLY ELECTED SUPERVISORS--TERM OF OFFICE.  The newly elected supervisors hold office until the new district's next supervisors election.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter B. Creating and Dividing a District › Section 53.043. Powers of New District

Sec. 53.043.  POWERS OF NEW DISTRICT.  A district created by the division of an existing district into two districts has all the powers and duties given by this chapter to any other district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.061. Creation of District

Sec. 53.061.  CREATION OF DISTRICT.  A commissioners court may create one or more fresh water supply districts in its county by following the procedure prescribed in Sections 53.011-53.029 of this code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.062. Board of Supervisors

Sec. 53.062.  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  A district created under this chapter is governed by a board of five elected supervisors.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2665, ch. 720, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.063. Supervisor's Qualifications

Sec. 53.063.  SUPERVISOR'S QUALIFICATIONS.
(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), to be qualified for election as a supervisor:
(1)  a person must be:
(A)  a resident of this state;
(B)  the owner of taxable property in the district; and
(C)  at least 18 years of age; or
(2)  a person must be a registered voter of the district.
(b)  To be qualified for election as a supervisor of a district located wholly or partly in Denton County, a person must be a registered voter of the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 402, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1354, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 2984), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (S.B. 512), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.072. Assessor and Collector's Qualifications

Sec. 53.072.  ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS.  To be qualified for election as assessor and collector, a person must be a resident of the district and a qualified voter in the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 404, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.073. Assessor and Collector's Term of Office

Sec. 53.073.  ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE.  The first elected assessor and collector holds office until the next general election of officers following his election.  The succeeding assessor and collectors hold office for terms of two years.  The board shall fill any vacancy in the office of assessor and collector by appointment for the unexpired term.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 404, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.075. Assessor and Collector's Salary

Sec. 53.075.  ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S SALARY.  The board shall fix the salary of the assessor and collector at not more than $10,000 a year.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 404, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 461, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions › Section 53.088. Status of the District

Sec. 53.088.  STATUS OF THE DISTRICT.  A district is:
(1)  a governmental agency;
(2)  a body politic and corporate;  and
(3)  a defined district within the meaning of Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 406, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.101. Purpose of District

Sec. 53.101.  PURPOSE OF DISTRICT.  Fresh water supply districts may be created to conserve, transport, and distribute fresh water from any sources for domestic and commercial purposes.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 407, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.102. Constitutional Basis

Sec. 53.102.  CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS.  The constitutional basis for this chapter is Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 407, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.103. Governmental Powers of District

Sec. 53.103.  GOVERNMENTAL POWERS OF DISTRICT.  A district has the powers of government and authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions given to it by this chapter or by any other state law.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 407, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.104. Authority to Acquire Water Rights

Sec. 53.104.  AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE WATER RIGHTS.  A district may acquire water rights and privileges in any way that an individual or corporation may acquire them.  A district may hold water rights and privileges, either by gift, purchase, devise, appropriation, or by other means.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 407, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.107. Distribution of Water and Use of Revenues Obtained From Distribution of Water

Sec. 53.107.  DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AND USE OF REVENUES OBTAINED FROM DISTRIBUTION OF WATER.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  prescribe the terms on which water will be furnished;
(2)  fix the rate to be paid by users of water from the district;  and
(3)  make rules and regulations governing the distribution and use of water.
(b)  The board shall apply any revenue obtained from the sale of water to operation and maintenance expenses.  Any revenue left after paying these expenses shall be used to pay interest on bonds and other indebtedness incurred by the district with the remainder to be placed in the sinking fund.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 408, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.112. Use of Roadways

Sec. 53.112.  USE OF ROADWAYS.  In order to secure fresh water, a district may construct necessary levees, bridges, and other improvements across or under:
(1)  railroad embankments, tracks, or rights-of-way;
(2)  public or private roads and their rights-of-way;
(3)  rivers;
(4)  improvements of other districts and their rights-of-way;  and
(5)  other improvements and their rights-of-way.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 409, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.113. Constructing Improvements on Railroad Ways

Sec. 53.113.  CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS ON RAILROAD WAYS.  (a)  Before the district may construct an improvement across or under any railroad property, the district must notify the railroad authorities of the district's intention to construct the improvement if the railroad does not do so.
(b)  The railroad has 30 days from the day it receives the notice in which to decide whether or not to build the improvement itself, at its own expense and according to its own plans.
(c)  If the railroad builds the improvement, it must do so in a manner which is satisfactory to the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 409, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.115. Duties of Engineer

Sec. 53.115.  DUTIES OF ENGINEER.  (a)  The engineer shall make maps and profiles of the district improvements, including any part of the improvements which extends beyond the boundaries of the district.
(b)  The engineer may adopt other correct maps, plats, and surveys.
(c)  The engineer shall perform other duties required of him by the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 409, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.121. Constructing Sanitary Sewer Systems

Sec. 53.121.  CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS.  (a)  A district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend sanitary sewer systems to control wastes, if no other public sanitary sewer system is available for the area inside the fresh water supply district.
(b)  Before a district may exercise the power given by this section, it must hold an election in the same manner as provided in this chapter for other elections of the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 411, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.122. Regulating Sanitary Conditions Inside the District

Sec. 53.122.  REGULATING SANITARY CONDITIONS INSIDE THE DISTRICT.  (a)  A district may regulate the installation, maintenance, and operation of plumbing fixtures and facilities inside the district for the purpose of:
(1)  maintaining safe and sanitary conditions;  and
(2)  protecting the lives, health, and welfare of the people in the district.
(b)  The board may set a reasonable penalty for violating any rule authorized by Subsection (a) of this section, within these limits:
(1)  a fine of not more than $200;
(2)  confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days;  or
(3)  both the fine and the jail sentence.
(c)  The penalty set by the supervisors is in addition to other penalties provided by law.  A court of proper jurisdiction in the county where the district's principal office is located may enforce the penalties.
(d)  A penalty for the violation of a rule is not valid unless a brief, substantial statement of the rule and the penalty is published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the district is located.  A penalty takes effect seven days after the second publication.
(e)  The courts shall take judicial notice of the rules made by a district under this section.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 411, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 53.126. Effect of Enumeration of Powers

Sec. 53.126.  EFFECT OF ENUMERATION OF POWERS.  No statement of specific powers in this chapter is a limitation on the general powers given by this chapter, unless it is specifically so stated.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 412, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 53.145. Payment of Election Expenses

Sec. 53.145.  PAYMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES.  The board shall pay all expenses of calling and holding each election, except the creation election, from any district funds except the interest and sinking fund.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 413, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 53.146. Maintenance Fund

Sec. 53.146.  MAINTENANCE FUND.  (a)  A district shall have a maintenance and operating fund.  The fund consists of all money collected by assessment or otherwise for maintaining and operating the property of the district.
(b)  The board shall use the money in this fund to pay:
(1)  all salaries of officers and employees, other than that of the assessor and collector;  and
(2)  operating expenses.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 413, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 53.150. Payment of Damages

Sec. 53.150.  PAYMENT OF DAMAGES.  The district shall pay out of any funds or property of the district, except the interest and sinking fund:
(1)  compensation and damages adjudicated in condemnation proceedings;  and
(2)  compensation for damage done to the property of any person or corporation in the construction and maintenance of improvements.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 413, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter E. General Fiscal Provisions › Section 53.151. Cost of Sanitary Sewer Systems

Sec. 53.151.  COST OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS.  (a)  The board may pay the cost of acquiring and repairing sanitary sewer systems from:
(1)  the proceeds of sale of bonds or other obligations issued by the district;
(2)  revenue obtained from maintenance taxes;  or
(3)  revenue from the operation of the district's improvements.
(b)  The board may pay the cost of maintaining and operating sanitary sewer systems with funds obtained from maintenance taxes or from operating revenues.  The board may not pay these costs with borrowed money.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 414, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.171. Power to Issue Bonds

Sec. 53.171.  POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  A district may issue bonds to secure indebtedness for any purpose authorized by this chapter, Chapter 49, or other applicable laws.
(b)  A district may not issue tax bonds or incur any debt which is to be paid with tax revenue unless an election is first held in the district and the proposition is approved by a majority of the electors of the district who vote in the election.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 414, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 713), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.172. Ordering Bond Election

Sec. 53.172.  ORDERING BOND ELECTION.  After the creation of a district and the qualification of the supervisors, the board may order an election in the district to authorize a bond issue.  At this election, the board shall submit only a proposition authorizing the issuance of bonds and the levy of a tax to pay the bonds.  The ballots shall be printed to allow for voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes to pay the bonds."
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 414, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.176. Issuing Bonds

Sec. 53.176.  ISSUING BONDS.  (a)  After declaring the result of the election, the board shall make and enter an order in the minutes directing the issuing of bonds sufficient to pay for the proposed improvements.  The board may not issue bonds in an amount greater than that specified in the order and notice of election.
(b)  Subchapter L, of Chapter 55 of this code, providing for the issuing, denominations, rate of interest, manner and conditions of payment, and maturity dates of water improvement district bonds, apply to bonds of a fresh water supply district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 415, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.177. Approving Bonds

Sec. 53.177.  APPROVING BONDS.  (a)  Before the board offers bonds for sale, it shall send to the attorney general a certified copy of all proceedings relating to organizing the district and issuing the bonds.  They shall also provide other relevant information he requires.
(b)  The attorney general shall carefully examine the bonds in connection with the record and the constitution and laws of this state governing the issuance of bonds.  The attorney general shall certify the bonds if he finds that they conform to the record and the constitution and laws of this state and that they are valid and binding obligations of the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 415, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.178. Registering Bonds

Sec. 53.178.  REGISTERING BONDS.  When the attorney general approves the bonds, the comptroller shall register them in a book kept for that purpose.  The comptroller shall record the certificate of the attorney general as to the bonds' validity.  The bonds are then prima facie valid in any action, suit, or proceeding.  In a suit to enforce collection of the bonds and interest on the bonds, the only defense against the validity of the bonds is forgery or fraud.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 415, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.179. Selling Bonds

Sec. 53.179.  SELLING BONDS.  After the bonds are registered, the board shall sell them on the best terms and for the best price possible.  The board shall promptly pay to the district depository the money received from the sale of the bonds.  The district depository shall hold the money for the district.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 415, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.180. Recording of Bond Issues

Sec. 53.180.  RECORDING OF BOND ISSUES.  (a)  After the bonds are issued, the board shall deliver a well-bound book to the county treasurer, who shall keep in the book a list of:
(1)  all bonds which have been issued;
(2)  their manner of payment;
(3)  the amount of each bond;
(4)  the rate of interest on each bond;
(5)  the date of issuing each bond;
(6)  the date when each bond is due;
(7)  the place where each bond is payable;
(8)  the amount received for each bond;  and
(9)  the tax levy to pay interest on and redeem the bonds.
(b)  The county treasurer shall keep the books open at all times for inspection by any taxpayer or bondholder.  When a person pays for a bond, the treasurer shall enter the payment in the book.  The treasurer is entitled to receive for his services the same fee allowed by law to the county clerk for recording deeds.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 416, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.181. Paying Bonds and Interest

Sec. 53.181.  PAYING BONDS AND INTEREST.  At the time for paying interest or for redeeming the bonds, the district depository shall receive and cancel any interest coupons paid or any bonds redeemed.  When the board receives an interest coupon or a bond, it shall credit the account of the depository with the amount received.  The board shall then cancel and destroy the bond or coupon.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 416, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.182. Bonds Payable From Revenues and Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 53.182.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUES AND AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  For the purpose of constructing, purchasing, repairing, improving, and extending authorized improvements, a district may issue bonds payable solely from the revenues of:
(1)  the operation of the district's water system, less the reasonable cost of maintaining and operating the system;  or
(2)  the operation of the district's sanitary sewer system, less the reasonable cost of maintaining and operating the system;  or
(3)  both the water system and the sanitary sewer system.
(b)  The district may also issue bonds for the purposes set out in this section, payable both from ad valorem taxes and the revenues of:
(1)  its water system;  or
(2)  its sanitary sewer system;  or
(3)  both its water system and sanitary sewer system.
(c)  If the district issues combination tax and revenue bonds, it shall levy, assess, and collect ad valorem taxes until the net revenues from the operation of the water system or the sanitary sewer system, together with the revenue from taxes, have accumulated a surplus in the sinking fund at least equal to the principal of and interest on the bonds scheduled to accrue in the next year.  When this accumulation is completed, the board may reduce the tax levy to a rate that will produce at least 25 percent of the principal and interest requirements for each of the next succeeding years.  When actual experience of three successive years demonstrates that the net revenues are adequate to pay the principal of and the interest on the bonds as they mature, the board may discontinue the tax until it becomes necessary to levy the tax again to avoid default in paying the bonds and interest.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 416, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.183. Election Required

Sec. 53.183.  ELECTION REQUIRED.  (a)  A district may not issue bonds as authorized in Section 53.182 of this code unless an election is first held in the district and the proposition is approved by a majority of the electors of the district who vote in the election.
(b)  If the election is held to authorize revenue bonds only, the board shall have the ballots printed to allow for voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds and the pledge of net revenues for the payment of the bonds."
(c)  If the election is held to authorize combination tax and revenue bonds, the board shall have the ballots printed to allow for voting for or against the proposition:  "The issuance of bonds to be paid for from an adequate pledge of net revenues and levy of ad valorem taxes."
(d)  Except as provided in this section, the provisions of Sections 53.172-53.175 of this code, relating to tax bond elections, apply to elections held under this section.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 417, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.184. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 53.184.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  With the consent of the holders, a district may refund outstanding bonds by issuing new coupon bonds in their place.
(b)  Interest is shown by coupons attached to the bonds.  The board may pay the interest on the bonds annually or semiannually.
(c)  The board may pay the refunding bonds serially or in any other manner it chooses, but it shall pay the bonds not later than 40 years from the date the bonds are issued.
(d)  The board shall issue the bonds in denominations of $100 or a multiple of $100.  The board shall levy a tax sufficient to meet the payment of principal of and interest on the refunding bonds before the bonds are delivered.  The refunding of bonds does not affect any taxes already due.
(e)  The board shall issue refunding bonds in the manner provided for other district bonds.  The board shall deduct any sum on hand to the credit of any sinking fund account in ascertaining the amount of refunding bonds to be issued, and it shall apply the money to the payment of the outstanding bonds.
(f)  The board shall not issue refunding bonds until they are approved by the attorney general and registered by the comptroller.  The comptroller shall not register the refunding bonds until the old bonds being replaced are presented to him for cancellation.  After the comptroller registers the new bonds, he shall cancel the old bonds and interest coupons and deliver the new bonds to the proper bondholders.  The district may present the old bonds for cancellation in installments, and the comptroller may register and deliver a like amount of the new bonds.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 417, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Water Code › Title 4 - General Law Districts › Chapter 53 - Fresh Water Supply Districts › Subchapter F. Bond and Tax Provisions › Section 53.185. Rates and Charges

Sec. 53.185.  RATES AND CHARGES.  If the board issues revenue bonds or combination tax and revenue bonds, the board, at the time it authorizes the bonds, shall fix rates and charges for the use of the facilities or the services rendered in an amount which, together with any tax which is levied, will assure the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds as they mature.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 417, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.