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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8860 - Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8860.152. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8860.152.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The district may not impose an ad valorem tax at a rate that exceeds two cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district, and any tax imposed under this section must first be approved by the voters of the district at the election held to confirm the creation of the district or at a separate election held in accordance with Section 36.201, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1091 (S.B. 1290), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 819 (S.B. 1835), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8861.001. Definitions

Sec. 8861.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Menard County Underground Water District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8861.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8861.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Menard 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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8861.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8861.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8861.004. District Territory

Sec. 8861.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district includes the territory in Menard County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
(b)  The district does not include the territory in the Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 as that territory existed on May 24, 1991.
(c)  The boundaries of the district form a closure.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8861.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8861.051.  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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8861.052. Election Date

Sec. 8861.052.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8861.053. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8861.053.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but may be reimbursed as provided by board rules for expenses incurred in carrying out the business of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8861.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8861.101.  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 Chapters 36 and 49, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8861 - Menard County Underground Water District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8861.102. Authority of District to Require Permits for Certain Wells

Sec. 8861.102.  AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT TO REQUIRE PERMITS FOR CERTAIN WELLS.  The district may require a permit for a well used for domestic purposes or to provide water for livestock, poultry, or wildlife if the well is:
(1)  on a tract of land smaller than 100 acres;
(2)  less than 500 feet deep; and
(3)  drilled, completed, or equipped so that the well is capable of producing more than 9,000 gallons of groundwater per day.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8862.001. Definitions

Sec. 8862.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8862.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8862.002.  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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8862.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8862.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8862.004. District Territory

Sec. 8862.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Erath, Comanche, Bosque, and Coryell Counties, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8862.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Sections 8862.055 and 8862.056, the district is governed by a board of six directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  The board by resolution may change the number of directors elected from a county in the district for the purpose of equalizing representation of the residents of the district.
(d)  Section 36.051(a), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8862.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  Except as provided by Sections 8862.051(c) and 8862.056,  three directors shall be elected from each county in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.053. Election Date

Sec. 8862.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Except as provided by Sections 8862.055 and 8862.056, each even-numbered year, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.054. Qualification for Office

Sec. 8862.054.  QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE.  To be qualified to be a candidate for or serve as director, a person must be a registered voter in the county the person seeks to represent.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.055. Composition of Board and Election of Directors Following Annexation of One or Two Counties

Sec. 8862.055.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OF ONE OR TWO COUNTIES.  (a)  This section applies only following the annexation by the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code, of the territory of one or two additional counties.
(b)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in which the annexation of a county to the district is ratified by a majority vote of the voters of that county, the commissioners court of the annexed county shall appoint three temporary directors to the board. Temporary directors serve until initial permanent directors are elected under Subsection (c).
(c)  In the first odd-numbered year following the election in which annexation of a county is ratified, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, initial permanent directors shall be elected from that county.  The initial permanent directors from the county shall draw lots to determine who will serve a four-year term and who will serve a two-year term.
(d)  In each odd-numbered year following the election of initial permanent directors under Subsection (c), on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors from the annexed county shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8862.056. Composition of Board and Election of Directors Following Annexation of More Than Two Counties

Sec. 8862.056.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OF MORE THAN TWO COUNTIES.  (a)  This section applies only following the annexation by the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code, of the territory of a third additional county or the simultaneous or subsequent annexation of the territory of other additional counties.
(b)  After annexation, two directors shall be elected from each county in the district as provided by this section.
(c)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in which the annexation of a county is ratified by a majority vote of the voters of that county, the commissioners court of each annexed county shall appoint two temporary directors to the board. Temporary directors serve until initial permanent directors are elected under Subsection (d).
(d)  In the first odd-numbered year following the election in which annexation of a county is ratified, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, initial permanent directors shall be elected from that county.  The initial permanent directors from the county shall draw lots to determine who will serve a four-year term and who will serve a two-year term.
(e)  On the date of the next regularly scheduled directors' election in an even-numbered year following the election in which annexation of a county is ratified:
(1)  one director position from Comanche County and one director position from Erath County are abolished; and
(2)  the terms of the directors serving in those positions expire on the date of the election.
(f)  On the date of the next regularly scheduled directors' election in an odd-numbered year following the election in which annexation of the county is ratified:
(1)  one director position from each of the first two counties annexed by the district is abolished; and
(2)  the terms of the directors serving in those positions expire on the date of the election.
(g)  If more than one position described by Subsection (e)(1) or (f)(1) is scheduled for election in Comanche County, Erath County, or one of the first two counties annexed by the district, the directors of the county shall draw lots to determine which position shall be abolished in accordance with Subsections (e) and (f).
(h)  Each odd-numbered year following the election of initial permanent directors under Subsection (d), on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors from the annexed county shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8862.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8862.101.  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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8862.102. District Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 8862.102.  DISTRICT RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  Any rules adopted by the district as authorized by this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, apply to all persons and entities except as exempted under Section 36.117, Water Code.
(b)  The district may enforce its rules and the provisions of Chapter 36, Water Code, in the manner authorized by that chapter. In addition to the remedies provided under Section 36.102, Water Code, the district may impose a fee on a person or entity for violation of a rule of the district or failure to comply with an order issued by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8862 - Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8862.151. Maintenance and Operation Tax

Sec. 8862.151.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.  To pay the maintenance and operating expenses of the district, the board of directors may impose taxes annually at a rate not to exceed five cents on each $100 of assessed valuation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8863.001. Definitions

Sec. 8863.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8863.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8863.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Anderson, Cherokee, and Henderson Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8863.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8863.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8863.004. District Territory

Sec. 8863.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1387, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Section 8863.005 or its predecessor statute, former Section 10, Chapter 1387, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001;
(2)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8863.005. Addition of Underground Water Conservation District or Adjacent County to District

Sec. 8863.005.  ADDITION OF UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OR ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  An adjacent county or an underground water conservation district the boundaries of which lie wholly within the boundaries of the district may petition to join the district by resolution of the commissioners court of the county or the board of directors of the underground water conservation district.
(b)  If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county or underground water conservation district would benefit the district and the county or underground water conservation district to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county or underground water conservation district to the district.
(c)  The addition of a county or underground water conservation district to the district under this section is not final until ratified by a majority vote of the voters in the county or within the boundaries of the underground water conservation district to be added voting in an election held for that purpose.
(d)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _______ County in the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District" or "The inclusion of ________ Underground Water Conservation District in the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8863.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of directors appointed as provided by Section 8863.052.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8863.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The commissioners court of each county in the district shall appoint:
(1)  one director to represent the rural water and utilities and small municipal water supply interests of the county; and
(2)  one director to represent the agriculture, industry, or landowner groundwater supply interests of the county.
(b)  The governing body of the most populous municipality in each county in the district, acting jointly with the governing body of the most populous municipality in each other county in the district, shall appoint one director to represent those municipalities.  The governing bodies shall appoint residents of the district on a rotating basis so that a resident of each county is appointed every sixth year.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.053. Terms

Sec. 8863.053.  TERMS.  (a)  Directors appointed under Section 8863.052(a) serve staggered four-year terms, with the term of one director appointed by the commissioners court of each county expiring every two years.  The director appointed jointly under Section 8863.052(b) serves a two-year term.
(b)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
(c)  A director serves at the pleasure of the political subdivision that appointed the director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.054. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8863.054.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the governing body of the entity that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.055. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8863.055.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8863.056. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8863.056.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8863.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8863.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this subchapter and Subchapter D, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8863.102. Wells Exempt From Regulation

Sec. 8863.102.  WELLS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION.  A well meeting the criteria established under Section 36.117, Water Code, including a well used for dewatering and monitoring in the production of coal and lignite, is exempt from permit requirements, regulations, and fees imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8863.103. Transfer of Groundwater Out of District

Sec. 8863.103.  TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER OUT OF DISTRICT.  (a)  In this section, "retail public utility" has the meaning assigned by Section 13.002, Water Code.
(b)  The district by rule may require a person to obtain a permit from the district for the transfer of groundwater out of the district consistent with Section 36.122, Water Code.
(c)  The district may determine that a transfer of groundwater produced within the district's boundaries for use outside the district's boundaries will not be considered a transfer outside the district if  the transfer:
(1)  is for use as a potable water supply by a retail public utility and is within an authorized service area of which an appropriate portion, as determined by the district, is located inside the district's boundaries; or
(2)  involves an emergency potable water interconnect between retail public utilities.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8863.104. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8863.104.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8863.105. Limit on Purchase of Groundwater Rights

Sec. 8863.105.  LIMIT ON PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS.  The district may not purchase groundwater rights unless the purchased rights are acquired for conservation purposes and are permanently held in trust not to be produced.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8863.151. Authority to Set Fees; Limits

Sec. 8863.151.  AUTHORITY TO SET FEES; LIMITS.  (a)  The board may set fees for administrative acts of the district, such as filing applications.  A fee may not unreasonably exceed the cost to the district of performing the administrative function for which the fee is charged.
(b)  The board shall set and collect fees for all services provided outside the boundaries of the district.  The fees may not unreasonably exceed the cost to the district of providing the services outside the district.
(c)  The board may assess production fees based on the amount of water authorized by permit to be withdrawn from a well or the amount actually withdrawn.  The district may assess the fees in lieu of, or in conjunction with, any taxes otherwise imposed by the district.  The district may use revenue generated by the fees for any lawful purpose.  Production fees may not exceed:
(1)  $1 per acre-foot payable annually for water used for agricultural use; or
(2)  $10 per acre-foot payable annually for water used for any other purpose.
(d)  The board may assess a production fee under Subsection (c) for any water that is:
(1)  produced under an exemption under Section 36.117, Water Code; and
(2)  subsequently sold to another person.
(e)  The district may not assess a fee of any type on a well if the well's production is used only for domestic, agricultural, or wildlife purposes within the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8863.152. Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 8863.152.  TAXES PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose taxes in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8863 - Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8863.153. Limit on Issuance of Bonds and Notes

Sec. 8863.153.  LIMIT ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES.  The district may not issue and sell bonds or notes in the name of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8864.001. Definitions

Sec. 8864.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8864.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8864.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in DeWitt 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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8864.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8864.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8864.004. District Territory

Sec. 8864.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of DeWitt County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8864.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8864.051.  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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8864.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8864.052.  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)  At the first election of the district after the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, four new directors shall be elected to represent the precincts.  The directors shall draw lots to determine which two directors serve four-year terms and which two directors serve two-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8864.053. Election Date

Sec. 8864.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Each odd-numbered year, on the uniform election date in May or another date authorized by law, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8864.054. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8864.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To qualify as a candidate for or serve as director at large, a person must be:
(1)  at least 18 years of age;
(2)  a resident of the district; and
(3)  a registered voter in the district.
(b)  To be a candidate for or serve as director from a county commissioners precinct, a person must be:
(1)  at least 18 years of age;
(2)  a resident of that precinct; and
(3)  a registered voter of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8864.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8864.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  The board shall appoint a replacement to fill a vacancy in the office of any director.
(b)  The appointed replacement serves until the next directors' election.
(c)  If the position is not scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8864.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8864.101.  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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8864 - Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8864.151. Limitation on Taxes

Sec. 8864.151.  LIMITATION ON TAXES.  The board 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. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8865.001. Definitions

Sec. 8865.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8865.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8865.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Milam and Burleson Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8865.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8865.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8865.004. District Territory

Sec. 8865.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Milam and Burleson Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8865.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8865.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of 10 directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8865.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8865.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The Milam County Commissioners Court shall appoint five directors, of whom:
(1)  one must represent municipal interests in the county;
(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county;
(3)  one must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county;
(4)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county; and
(5)  one must represent the interests of the county at large.
(b)  The Burleson County Commissioners Court shall appoint five directors, of whom:
(1)  one must represent municipal interests in the county;
(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county;
(3)  one must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county;
(4)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county; and
(5)  one must represent the interests of the county at large.
(c)  On January 1 of each even-numbered year, the appropriate commissioners court shall appoint the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8865.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8865.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the commissioners court that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8865.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8865.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8865.055. Quorum; Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8865.055.  QUORUM; VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  (a)  A quorum exists when at least two-thirds of the directors are present.
(b)  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8865.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8865.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.