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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9049.055. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 9049.055.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter gives the president.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9049.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9049.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9049.102. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 9049.102.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Harris County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9049.103. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9049.103.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9049 - Harris County Water Control and Improvement District-Fondren Road › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9049.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9049.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.001. Definitions

Sec. 9050.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Inverness Forest Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9050.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9050.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(d)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their property and industries.
(e)  The district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.004. District Territory

Sec. 9050.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 605, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  Section 9050.005 of this chapter or its predecessor statute, former Section 16, Chapter 605, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965; or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue any type or kind of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.005. Expansion of District

Sec. 9050.005.  EXPANSION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the district may annex territory as provided by Section 49.302, Water Code.
(b)  Territory may not be annexed to the district without the written consent of at least a three-fourths majority of all landowners in the territory to be annexed whose land must also constitute at least three-fourths of the value of all land in the territory to be annexed, as shown by the tax rolls of the county in which the territory to be annexed is located.
(c)  A person who owns land or an interest in land affected by the annexation may, on or before the 30th day after the date of the canvassing order of the election for the annexation, file in the district court in the county in which the district is located a petition to review, set aside, modify, or suspend the annexation.  After the period for filing the suit has expired, the annexation is:
(1)  conclusive for all purposes; and
(2)  not subject to judicial review.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9050.006. Hearings for Exclusion of Land

Sec. 9050.006.  HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of land or other property from the district; provided, however, that the board shall hold a hearing if an owner of land or other property located in the district files a written request for a hearing with the board secretary before the district's first bond election is called.
(b)  This section may not be construed to prevent the board on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing under general law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9050.051. Board of Directors

Sec. 9050.051.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The board consists of five elected directors.
(b)  To be appointed as a director, a person must:
(1)  be at least 18 years of age; and
(2)  reside in this state.
(c)  Such director is not required to reside in the district.
(d)  Such director is not required to own land in the district, but before the district awards any construction contracts, each director must own land in the district subject to district taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9050.052. Director's Bond

Sec. 9050.052.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9050.053. Duty of Secretary; Absence of Secretary From Board Meeting

Sec. 9050.053.  DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY FROM BOARD MEETING.  (a)  The board secretary shall sign the minutes of each board meeting.
(b)  If the board secretary is absent from a board meeting, the board shall name a secretary pro tem for the meeting who may:
(1)  exercise all powers and duties of the secretary for the meeting;
(2)  sign the minutes of the meeting; and
(3)  attest all orders passed or other action taken at the meeting.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9050.054. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9050.054.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The board president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 9050.055. Absence or Inaction of Board President

Sec. 9050.055.  ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.  When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all power this chapter or general law gives the president.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.101. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9050.101.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.102. Additional Powers

Sec. 9050.102.  ADDITIONAL POWERS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;
(2)  make any purchase, construction, improvement, extension, addition, or repair necessary to a system or facility described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  purchase or otherwise acquire, operate, and maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment, building, plant, structure, or facility necessary for a system or facility described by Subdivision (1); and
(4)  sell water and other services.
(b)  The district may exercise any of the rights or powers granted by this chapter inside or outside the district's boundaries, but only in Harris County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.103. Limit on Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 9050.103.  LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Harris County.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.104. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9050.104.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.105. Notice of Election

Sec. 9050.105.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of an election may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9050.106. Effect of Annexation by Municipality

Sec. 9050.106.  EFFECT OF ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 43.075(d)(3), Local Government Code, if a municipality annexes all of the territory in the district, the municipality is not required to assume the duties of the district to provide flood control services or to operate or maintain the levees, retainage ponds, pumps, mitigation channel, or other flood control facilities, improvements, or properties that the district operates and maintains or is required to operate and maintain.
(b)  The municipality may elect to assume none, part, or all of the duties described by Subsection (a).  The municipality shall state in the ordinance annexing the territory which duties, if any, the municipality elects to assume.
(c)  If the municipality elects to assume none or part of the duties described by Subsection (a), the district is not abolished and continues to exist for the exclusive purpose of performing the duties the municipality does not assume.  The district is not required to transfer to the municipality money received from maintenance taxes before the date of annexation and may continue to impose a maintenance tax as necessary to perform the duties the municipality does not assume.  The district may retain other property and assets, including money from the district's operation and maintenance account, as the district considers necessary to perform those duties.
(d)  At any time after annexation the municipality by ordinance may assume the remaining duties and assets retained by the district and the district's debts, liabilities, and obligations.  The municipality shall provide the board written notice of the assumption at least 120 days before the date the assumption takes effect.  The district is abolished on the date the assumption takes effect.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9050.151. Tax Method

Sec. 9050.151.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9050.152. Depository

Sec. 9050.152.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall select one or more banks or trust companies in this state to act as a depository of bond proceeds or of revenue derived from the operation of district facilities.
(b)  The depository shall, as determined by the board:
(1)  furnish indemnity bonds;
(2)  pledge securities; or
(3)  meet any other requirements.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9050.153. Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required

Sec. 9050.153.  PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
(1)  a district project or any part of the project; or
(2)  a district purchase.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9050.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9050.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The district may:
(1)  issue bonds of any kind to carry out any purpose authorized by this chapter; and
(2)  provide for and make payment for the bonds and for any expense necessarily incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9050.202. Failed Bond Election

Sec. 9050.202.  FAILED BOND ELECTION.  (a)  A general law, including Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, that provides for calling a hearing on the dissolution of a district after a failed district bond election does not apply to the district.
(b)  After the expiration of six months from the date of a failed bond election, the board may call a subsequent bond election.
(c)  The district continues to exist and retain its full power to function and operate regardless of the outcome of a bond election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9050 - Inverness Forest Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9050.203. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9050.203.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9051.001. Definitions

Sec. 9051.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9051.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9051.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Jefferson County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the purposes of:
(1)  controlling, conserving, protecting, preserving, distributing, and using surface water;
(2)  producing, distributing, and using groundwater; and
(3)  regulating, controlling, and disposing of sewerage, waste, and other refuse to prevent the contamination of the public waters.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9051.003. Legislative Finding

Sec. 9051.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDING.  The legislature finds that the district is essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9051.004. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9051.004.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9051.005. Correction of Invalid Procedures

Sec. 9051.005.  CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES.  If a court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with the constitution.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexation › Section 9051.051. District Territory

Sec. 9051.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 245, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter B. District Territory and Annexation › Section 9051.052. Annexation of District Territory by Municipality

Sec. 9051.052.  ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY BY MUNICIPALITY.  Territory contained in the district may not be annexed, either wholly or partly, by a municipality unless the annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in a single election held jointly in the municipality and the district for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.101. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 9051.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  The board consists of five elected directors who serve staggered four-year terms that begin on May 16 following their election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.102. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9051.102.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A director must:
(1)  be a resident, qualified voter; and
(2)  own taxable property in the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.103. Director's Bond

Sec. 9051.103.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  (a)  Each director must qualify by giving bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
(b)  The bond must be recorded in the official bond records of the county.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.104. Quorum

Sec. 9051.104.  QUORUM.  Any three members of the board constitute a quorum.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.105. Officers

Sec. 9051.105.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among its members a president, a vice president, and a secretary-treasurer.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.106. Employees

Sec. 9051.106.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ engineers, attorneys, and other technical or nontechnical employees or assistants and set and provide the amount and manner of their compensation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.107. Expenditures

Sec. 9051.107.  EXPENDITURES.  The board may provide for the payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper maintenance and administration of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.108. Compensation of Directors

Sec. 9051.108.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  A director shall receive a fee of $3 per day for attending each board meeting, except that not more than $6 per day may be paid to a director for meetings held in any one calendar month.
(b)  In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
(c)  A director's compensation may be increased as authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or after September 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter C. District Administration › Section 9051.109. Budget

Sec. 9051.109.  BUDGET.  (a)  Before the adoption of the district's annual tax rate, the president of the board must prepare, or have prepared, and the board must approve a budget to cover all proposed expenditures of the district for the succeeding tax year.
(b)  The budget must:
(1)  be itemized to make as clear as practicable a comparison between the expenditures included in the proposed budget and the actual expenditures for the same or similar purposes for the preceding tax year;
(2)  show as definitely as possible each project for which appropriations are included in the budget and the estimated amount of money included in the budget for each project; and
(3)  contain a complete financial statement of the district showing:
(A)  all outstanding obligations;
(B)  the cash on hand to the credit of each fund;
(C)  the money received from all sources during the preceding year;
(D)  the money available from all sources during the succeeding year;
(E)  the estimated revenue available to cover the proposed budget; and
(F)  the estimated tax rate required for the succeeding tax year.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.151. General Powers

Sec. 9051.151.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all the powers and duties granted to water control and improvement districts by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and all other laws applicable to water control and improvement districts.
(b)  The district may formulate and execute any plan considered essential to the accomplishment of the purposes for which it is created.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.152. District Property

Sec. 9051.152.  DISTRICT PROPERTY.  (a)  The district may acquire, maintain, use, and operate property of any kind or any interest in property necessary to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, and functions of the district under this chapter.
(b)  The district may acquire property or an interest in property as provided by Subsection (a) by purchase, construction, lease, gift, or any other manner.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.153. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9051.153.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.154. Powers Relating to Waterworks or Sanitary Sewer System

Sec. 9051.154.  POWERS RELATING TO WATERWORKS OR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM.  The district may purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a waterworks or sanitary sewer system and may:
(1)  own and operate the system; and
(2)  construct an addition, extension, or improvement to the system.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.155. Charges, Fees, and Tolls; Penalty for Failure to Pay

Sec. 9051.155.  CHARGES, FEES, AND TOLLS; PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY.  The district may set and collect charges, fees, or tolls for the services of its water and sanitary systems and facilities and impose penalties for the failure to pay when due those charges, fees, or tolls.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.156. Surveys and Investigations

Sec. 9051.156.  SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.  The board may conduct or arrange for a survey or an engineering investigation to provide information for the district to facilitate the accomplishment of a district purpose.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9051.157. Limitation on District Powers Relating to Groundwater

Sec. 9051.157.  LIMITATION ON DISTRICT POWERS RELATING TO GROUNDWATER.  The district may not adopt or enforce a rule relating to or require a permit for the production or use of groundwater by others.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9051.201. Tax Method

Sec. 9051.201.  TAX METHOD.  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9051.202. Authority to Impose Tax; Tax Election

Sec. 9051.202.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX; TAX ELECTION.  (a)  If a tax is authorized at an election under Section 49.107, Water Code, the district may impose a tax to provide money:
(1)  necessary to construct or acquire, maintain, and operate improvements, works, plants, and facilities considered essential or beneficial to the district; or
(2)  adequate to defray the cost of the maintenance, operation, and administration of the district.
(b)  An election for the imposition of taxes authorized by this section must be ordered by the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9051.203. Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 9051.203.  TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9051.204. Tax Rate

Sec. 9051.204.  TAX RATE.  The board shall set the tax rate of the district annually and certify the rate to the tax assessor and collector.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.251. Definition

Sec. 9051.251.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "net revenue" means the gross revenue of the district minus the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district and its property.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.252. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 9051.252.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  (a)  To accomplish district purposes, the board may borrow money, issue bonds, and prescribe the method of payment of the bonds by the use of net revenue, taxes, or both net revenue and taxes.
(b)  Bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
(c)  In the resolution authorizing the bonds, the district may set aside an amount from the bond proceeds for:
(1)  the payment of interest expected to accrue during construction; and
(2)  a reserve interest and sinking fund.
(d)  Bond proceeds may be used to pay all expenses necessarily incurred in accomplishing district purposes, including the expenses of issuing and selling the bonds.
(e)  Pending the use of bond proceeds for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, the board may invest the proceeds in obligations of the United States.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.253. Form of Bonds

Sec. 9051.253.  FORM OF BONDS.  District bonds must be:
(1)  signed by the president; and
(2)  attested by the secretary.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.254. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 9051.254.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election.
(b)  The board may order an election under this section without a petition.  The order must specify:
(1)  the time and places at which the election will be held;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3)  the maximum amount of the bonds;
(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds;
(5)  the maximum interest rate;
(6)  the form of the ballot; and
(7)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(c)  Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.  The notice must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks.  The first publication must be at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.255. Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes; Tax Rate

Sec. 9051.255.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES; TAX RATE.  (a)  If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due.
(b)  The board may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.256. Election Not Required for Certain Bonds

Sec. 9051.256.  ELECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS.  Bonds payable solely from the district's net revenue, from the proceeds of any water contract, or from any source other than ad valorem taxes may be issued pursuant to a board resolution without a hearing or election.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.257. Bonds Secured by Revenue; Additional Bonds

Sec. 9051.257.  BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  District bonds may be secured by a pledge of all or part of the net revenue of the district, or by the net revenue of one or more contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds, or other revenue in the manner specified by board resolution.  The pledge may reserve the right, under conditions specified by the pledge, to issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds then being issued.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9051 - Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9051.258. Charges for District Services

Sec. 9051.258.  CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES.  If district bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue are issued, the board shall set by contract with the persons who contract with it for a water supply or water or sewer facilities the rates of compensation for water sold and water or sewer services provided by the district.  The rates must be sufficient to pay:
(1)  the expense of operating and maintaining the district and its facilities; and
(2)  all obligations incurred by the district as they mature, including the reserve fund and other funds as may be provided for the bonds or other contracts under the terms of the bonds or other contracts and as may be provided in the board resolution pertaining to the bonds or other contracts.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.