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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8894.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8894.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Hemphill County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8894.0003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8894.0003.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8894.0004. District Territory

Sec. 8894.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Hemphill 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8894.0051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8894.0051.  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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8894.0052. Election Date

Sec. 8894.0052.  ELECTION DATE.  The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8894.0101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8894.0101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by Section 8894.0102, 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8894 - Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8894.0102. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8894.0102.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9001.001. Definitions

Sec. 9001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9001.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9001.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9001.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 9001.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9001.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Denton County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9001.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9001.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose ad valorem taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9001.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 9001.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9001.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 9001.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9001.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 9001.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.101. General Powers

Sec. 9001.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has:
(1)  all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  subject to Section 9001.105, the rights, authority, privileges, and functions of a road district operating under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, Chapter 257, Transportation Code, and other general laws of this state relating to road districts.
(b)  The district may provide water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and, subject to Section 9001.105, road services to each part of the district not receiving those services on the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.102. Authority to Contract With Owners of Real Property in District

Sec. 9001.102.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY IN DISTRICT.  The district may enter into a contract with an owner of real property in the district for the construction, acquisition, financing, ownership, maintenance, and operation of a work or project described by Section 9001.101(b).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.103. Contracts With City of Celina

Sec. 9001.103.  CONTRACTS WITH CITY OF CELINA.  The district shall use its best efforts to acquire water, sewer, and other powers permitted by law and, if successful, to enter into a contract with the City of Celina to provide water, sewer, and other services to the city.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.104. Division of District

Sec. 9001.104.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two or more districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  This chapter applies to any new district created by the division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(c)  A new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land outside the area described by Section 9001.004.
(d)  The board, on its own motion or on receipt of a petition signed by the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district, may adopt an order dividing the district.
(e)  An order dividing the district shall:
(1)  name each new district;
(2)  include the metes and bounds of each new district;
(3)  appoint temporary directors for each new district; and
(4)  provide for the division of assets and liabilities between the district and each new district.
(f)  On or before the 30th day after the date of adoption of an order dividing the district, the district shall file the order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and record the order in the real property records of each county in which the district is located.
(g)  A new district may be created by the division of the district only if approved by the voters of the new district in a confirmation and directors' election held for that purpose.
(h)  If the district is located wholly or partly in the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not divide under this section unless the municipality by resolution or ordinance consents to the division of the district.
(i)  Any new district created by the division of the district must hold an election to obtain voter approval before the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 626 (H.B. 4287), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2565), Sec. 2.01, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.105. Voter Approved Road District Powers

Sec. 9001.105.  VOTER APPROVED ROAD DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  If a majority of the voters of the district vote in favor of the district's assumption of road district powers in the manner provided by Section 53.029, Water Code, at an election held for that purpose, the district shall assume the rights, authority, privileges, and functions of a road district as described by Section 9001.101(a)(2).
(b)  If the voters approve road district powers under Subsection (a), the district may provide for, or provide aid for, the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, and operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads inside the district.  Road district powers under this section do not include any powers related to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, or operation of a turnpike or toll road.
(c)  A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.
(d)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.  If the district is located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the district may not undertake a road project unless the county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
(e)  If the district assumes road district powers under this section, construction plans and specifications for all roads must be submitted to Denton County for approval.
(f)  Section 49.182, Water Code, does not apply to a project undertaken by the district under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9001.106. Addition of Land to District

Sec. 9001.106.  ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT.  The district may add land to the district in the manner provided by Section 49.301, Water Code, if the owner of the land submits a petition to the district for the addition of the land to the district and the land is adjacent to the territory of the district or is separated from the district only by public land or a right-of-way.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9001.151. Ad Valorem Plan of Taxation

Sec. 9001.151.  AD VALOREM PLAN OF TAXATION.  The district shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation, subject to voter approval at an election held in the district for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9001.152. Ad Valorem Tax for Road Projects

Sec. 9001.152.  AD VALOREM TAX FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  The district may impose an ad valorem tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 9001.201(b) to finance projects under Section 9001.105.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9001.153. Utility Exemption From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 9001.153.  UTILITY EXEMPTION FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements of:
(1)  an electric utility as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9001.201. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9001.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds as provided by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code, or Section 53.029, Water Code, the general laws of this state, or this section.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 9001.202, the district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations as provided by Section 53.029, Water Code, to finance, or assist in the financing of, projects under Section 9001.105.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds under Subsection (b) unless the issuance is authorized by two-thirds of the district's voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(d)  Section 49.181, Water Code, does not apply to a bond issued by the district under Section 53.029, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9001.202. Limit on Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9001.202.  LIMIT ON BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  Bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred by the district under Section 53.029, Water Code, may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds until a development agreement between the City of Celina and the district has been signed.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9001 - Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9001.203. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 9001.203.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to acquire improvements or facilities:
(1)  from a private water supply corporation to provide water or sanitary sewer services to territory in the district; or
(2)  to provide services described by Section 9001.101(b).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 446 (S.B. 1828), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9002.001. Definitions

Sec. 9002.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9002.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9002.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9002.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 9002.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 9002.023 before September 1, 2007:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2007, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Kaufman County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2010.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9002.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 9002.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 1.02 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 1.02 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9002.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 9002.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9002.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 9002.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 9002.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 9002.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9002.101. Road Projects

Sec. 9002.101.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality or county in whose jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
(d)  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for a road project authorized by this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 243 (S.B. 2413), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9002.102. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 9002.102.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9002.103. Authority to Provide Services

Sec. 9002.103.  AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES.  The district may provide water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and road services to any part of the district not receiving those services on the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9002.104. Authority to Contract

Sec. 9002.104.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  The district may enter into a contract with an owner of real property in the district to construct, acquire, finance, own, maintain, or operate works or projects authorized by Section 9002.103.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9002.105. Division of District

Sec. 9002.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  The district may divide into two new districts as provided by Section 53.029, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9002.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 9002.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 9002.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 9002.152. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 9002.152.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a cable operator as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9002.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 9002.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 9002.101.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds under Subsection (a) unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 9002.101 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
(d)  Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 9002.101 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9002 - Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 9002.202. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 9002.202.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  The district may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to acquire from a private water supply corporation facilities or improvements necessary to provide a service authorized by Section 9002.103.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1361 (S.B. 1894), Sec. 1.01, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9003.001. Definitions

Sec. 9003.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9003.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9003.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district and a political subdivision created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9003.003. Legislative Declaration and Findings

Sec. 9003.003.  LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION AND FINDINGS.  (a)  The legislature declares that:
(1)  the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;  and
(2)  this chapter addresses a subject in which the state and general public are interested.
(b)  The legislature finds that:
(1)  all land included in the district will be benefited;  and
(2)  the district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9003.004. District Territory

Sec. 9003.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 183, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959 (Article 8280-222, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;  or
(3)  other law.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9003.005. Liberal Construction of Chapter

Sec. 9003.005.  LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.051. Board

Sec. 9003.051.  BOARD.  The board consists of five directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.052. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 9003.052.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  A director of the district must be:
(1)  at least 21 years of age;
(2)  a resident of the state;  and
(3)  the owner of taxable property in the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.053. Bond

Sec. 9003.053.  BOND.  Each director shall make bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.054. Order for Directors Election

Sec. 9003.054.  ORDER FOR DIRECTORS ELECTION.  The election order for a directors election shall state the time, place, and purpose of the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.055. Notice of Election

Sec. 9003.055.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  Notice of the directors election shall be published two times in a newspaper of general circulation in the district at least 30 days before the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.056. Election Results

Sec. 9003.056.  ELECTION RESULTS.  (a)  The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for a position shall be declared elected as a director of the district.
(b)  The board shall enter an order declaring the results of the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.057. Petition

Sec. 9003.057.  PETITION.  (a)  Any candidate for director may have the candidate's name printed on the ballot by submitting a petition signed by at least 25 persons qualified to vote at the election.
(b)  The petition must be presented to the secretary of the board not later than the 21st day before the date of the election.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.058. Compensation

Sec. 9003.058.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, a director is entitled to receive an amount determined by the board, not to exceed $40 a day, for:
(1)  each day the director attends a meeting of the board;  or
(2)  each day the director otherwise devotes to the business of the district.
(b)  A director is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending to district business, provided the service and expense are expressly approved by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.059. Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer

Sec. 9003.059.  APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.  The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer.  The board may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer.  The secretary or treasurer is not required to be a director.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.060. Vote by Board President

Sec. 9003.060.  VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT.  The president has the same right to vote as any other director.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.061. Employees

Sec. 9003.061.  EMPLOYEES.  The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, accountants, engineers, or other technical or nontechnical employees or assistants and set the amount and manner of their compensation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter B. Administration › Section 9003.062. District Seal

Sec. 9003.062.  DISTRICT SEAL.  The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9003.101. General Powers

Sec. 9003.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  (a)  The district has all the rights, powers, and privileges granted water control and improvement districts by:
(1)  Chapter 51, Water Code;  and
(2)  other laws relating to water control and improvement districts.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729, Sec. 2.02, eff. April 1, 2007.
(c)  In addition to powers granted the district under other law, the district has the power to:
(1)  control, store, conserve, protect, distribute, and use the storm and flood waters in the district for all useful purposes permitted by law;
(2)  implement flood prevention and control measures in the district and prevent or aid in preventing damage to district lands and the soil and fertility of those lands;
(3)  receive and accept technical and financial assistance from other districts or state agencies or from the United States to accomplish district purposes;  and
(4)  purchase, construct, maintain, or in any other manner acquire, provide, and develop all works, facilities, improvements, lands, easements, and properties that may be necessary or useful in fulfilling any purpose of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 2.02, eff. April 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9003.102. Surveys; Engineering Investigations

Sec. 9003.102.  SURVEYS;  ENGINEERING INVESTIGATIONS.  The board may conduct or provide for surveys and engineering investigations for district purposes.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9003.103. Expenditures

Sec. 9003.103.  EXPENDITURES.  The board may provide for the payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper maintenance of the district and its business.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9003.104. Limitation on Eminent Domain

Sec. 9003.104.  LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district's powers of eminent domain are limited to Hill and McLennan counties.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 9003.105. Cost of Relocating Property

Sec. 9003.105.  COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of eminent domain or of another power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of any highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph properties and facilities, or pipeline, all the necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing of grade, or alteration of construction shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter D. Taxes and Bonds › Section 9003.151. Authority to Impose Tax; Tax Elections

Sec. 9003.151.  AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX;  TAX ELECTIONS.  (a)  If authorized at an election under Section 49.107, Water Code, the district may impose annual ad valorem taxes to provide funds:
(1)  necessary to construct or acquire, maintain, and operate works, plants, and facilities considered essential or beneficial to the district and its purposes;  or
(2)  adequate to defray the cost of the maintenance, operation, and administration of the district.
(b)  Elections for the imposition of taxes shall be:
(1)  ordered by the board;  and
(2)  held and conducted in the manner provided by general law relating to elections for the authorization of bonds of water control and improvement districts.
(c)  In calling an election for taxes authorized by Subsection (a), the board shall specify the maximum tax rate.  A tax in excess of that amount may not be imposed without submitting the question of the increased rate to the voters.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9003 - Aquilla-Hackberry Creek Conservation District › Subchapter D. Taxes and Bonds › Section 9003.152. Tax Lien

Sec. 9003.152.  TAX LIEN.  All taxes imposed by the district for any purpose constitute a lien on the property taxed.  Limitation does not bar the enforcement or collection of those taxes.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.