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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.107. Attorney's Fees and Collection Expenses

Sec. 8813.107.  ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COLLECTION EXPENSES.  (a)  The authority is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the authority in enforcing its rules.
(b)  The authority is entitled to collection expenses and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the authority in collecting any delinquent fees, user fees, rates, and charges and any related penalties and interest.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.108. Lien

Sec. 8813.108.  LIEN.  (a)  Fees and user fees imposed by the authority under Section 8813.103(b), any related penalties and interest, and collection expenses and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the authority:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the well to which the fees or user fees apply;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owner of the well.
(b)  A lien under this section is effective from the date of the resolution or order of the board imposing the fee or user fee until the fee or user fee is paid.
(c)  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that a municipal utility district operating under Chapter 54, Water Code, may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.109. Administrative Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 8813.109.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; INJUNCTION.  (a)  A person who violates a rule or order of the authority is subject to an administrative penalty of not more than $5,000, as determined by the board, for each violation or each day of a continuing violation.  The person shall pay the penalty to the authority.
(b)  The authority may bring an action to recover the penalty in a district court in the county where the violation occurred.
(c)  The authority may bring an action for injunctive relief in a district court in the county where a violation of an authority rule or order occurs or is threatened to occur.  The court may grant to the authority, without bond or other undertaking, a prohibitory or mandatory injunction that the facts warrant, including a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction.
(d)  The authority may bring an action for an administrative penalty and injunctive relief in the same proceeding.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.110. Water Supply or Drought Contingency Plans

Sec. 8813.110.  WATER SUPPLY OR DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS.  The authority by rule may develop, prepare, revise, adopt, implement, enforce, and manage comprehensive water supply or drought contingency plans for the authority, or any portion of the authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.111. Groundwater Reduction Plan

Sec. 8813.111.  GROUNDWATER REDUCTION PLAN.  (a)  The authority may wholly or partly develop, prepare, revise, adopt, implement, enforce, manage, or participate in a groundwater reduction plan that is applicable only to the authority and one or more persons outside the authority.  The authority may require that any groundwater reduction plan that the authority wholly or partly develops, prepares, revises, adopts, implements, enforces, or manages or in which the authority participates be the exclusive groundwater reduction plan that is binding and mandatory on some or all of the territory, persons, or wells located within the authority.  A groundwater reduction plan may:
(1)  specify the measures to be taken to reduce groundwater withdrawals;
(2)  identify alternative sources of water, including water from the authority, to be provided to those affected;
(3)  identify the rates, terms, and conditions under which alternative sources of water will be provided, which may be changed from time to time as considered necessary by the authority;
(4)  specify the dates and extent to which persons or districts within the authority's boundaries shall reduce or cease reliance on groundwater and accept water from alternative sources, including water from the authority;
(5)  include other terms and measures that are consistent with the powers and duties of the authority;
(6)  exceed the minimum requirements imposed by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District or Fort Bend Subsidence District, as applicable, including any applicable groundwater reduction requirements; and
(7)  be amended from time to time at the discretion of the authority.
(b)  Fees, user fees, rates, charges, and special assessments of the authority may be imposed under this chapter for a person's participation in and benefit derived from the authority's groundwater reduction plan or a groundwater reduction plan in which the authority participates.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 18.012, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.112. Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Systems

Sec. 8813.112.  ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF SYSTEMS.  (a)  The authority may:
(1)  acquire by purchase, gift, lease, contract, or any other legal means a water treatment or supply system, or any other works, plants, improvements, or facilities necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of the authority, or any interest of the authority, inside or outside the authority's boundaries;
(2)  design, finance, operate, maintain, or construct a water treatment or supply system or any other works, plants, improvements, or facilities necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of the authority and provide water services inside or outside the authority's boundaries;
(3)  lease or sell a water treatment or supply system or any other works, plants, improvements, or facilities necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of the authority that the authority constructs or acquires inside or outside the authority's boundaries;
(4)  contract with any person to operate or maintain a water treatment or supply system the person owns; or
(5)  acquire water rights under any law or permit.
(b)  The authority may contract, according to terms and conditions the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous, with a person outside the authority's boundaries:
(1)  to allow the person, or the person's well, to be included in a groundwater reduction plan adopted or implemented wholly or partly by the authority or in a groundwater reduction plan in which the authority participates;
(2)  to sell water to the person; or
(3)  to sell the person available excess capacity or additional capacity of the authority's water treatment or supply system.
(c)  The authority by rule may require that the plans and specifications of water lines to be constructed within the authority that are designed or intended to serve more than one district or more than one person owning or holding a well permit issued by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District or Fort Bend Subsidence District, as applicable, be approved by the authority before the commencement of construction of the water lines.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 18.013, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.113. Sale or Reuse of Water or By-Product

Sec. 8813.113.  SALE OR REUSE OF WATER OR BY-PRODUCT.  The authority may store, sell, or reuse:
(1)  water; or
(2)  any by-product from the authority's operations.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.114. Contracts

Sec. 8813.114.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The authority may enter into a contract with a person for the performance of a purpose or function of the authority, including a contract to design, construct, finance, lease, own, manage, operate, or maintain works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances necessary to accomplish a purpose or function of the authority.  A contract may be of unlimited duration.
(b)  The authority may purchase, acquire, finance, or lease an interest in a project used for a purpose or function of the authority.
(c)  The authority may contract for:
(1)  the purchase, sale, or lease of water or water rights;
(2)  the performance of activities within the powers of the authority through the purchase, construction, or installation of works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances; or
(3)  the design, construction, ownership, management, maintenance, or operation of any works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances of the authority or another person.
(d)  The authority may purchase surplus property from this state, the United States, or another public entity through a negotiated contract without bids.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.115. Cooperation With and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities

Sec. 8813.115.  COOPERATION WITH AND ASSISTANCE OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  (a)  In implementing this chapter, the board may cooperate with and request the assistance of the Texas Water Development Board, the commission, the United States Geological Survey, the Fort Bend Subsidence District, other local governments, and other agencies of the United States and this state.
(b)  The Fort Bend Subsidence District may enter into an interlocal contract with the authority to carry out the authority's purposes and may carry out the governmental functions and services specified in the interlocal contract.
(c)  In an attempt to minimize costs associated with preparing a groundwater reduction plan, the board may consider the usefulness of water supply studies and plans prepared by or on behalf of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority, the City of Houston, or other governmental entities to the extent those studies or plans are available and applicable to the authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.116. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 8813.116.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The authority may accept a gift or grant from money collected by the Fort Bend Subsidence District to fund the construction, maintenance, or operation of a water treatment or supply system.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.117. Expenditures

Sec. 8813.117.  EXPENDITURES.  (a)  The authority's money may be disbursed only by check, draft, order, federal reserve wire system, or other instrument or authorization.
(b)  Disbursements of the authority must be signed by at least a majority of the directors.  The board by resolution may allow the general manager, treasurer, bookkeeper, or other employee of the authority to sign disbursements, except as limited by Subsection (c).
(c)  The board by resolution may allow disbursements to be transferred by federal reserve wire system to accounts in the name of the authority without the necessity of any directors signing the disbursement.  Disbursements of the authority's money by federal reserve wire system to any accounts not in the name of the authority must be signed by at least a majority of the directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.118. Ad Valorem Taxation

Sec. 8813.118.  AD VALOREM TAXATION.  The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.119. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8813.119.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property inside the authority's boundaries to further authorized purposes, powers, or duties of the authority.  The authority may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property outside the authority's boundaries for the purposes of pumping, storing, treating, or transporting water.  When exercising the power of eminent domain granted by this section, the authority may elect to condemn either the fee simple title or a lesser property interest.
(b)  The authority shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.  The authority is not required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party.  The authority is not required to deposit more than the amount of an award in a suit.
(c)  The authority may not use the power of eminent domain for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to groundwater or for the purpose of acquiring water or water rights.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8813.120. Action Against Person, District, or Political Subdivision

Sec. 8813.120.  ACTION AGAINST PERSON, DISTRICT, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.  (a)  The authority may bring an action in a district court against a person, including a district or other political subdivision located in the authority's territory or included in the authority's groundwater reduction plan, to:
(1)  recover any fees, rates, charges, assessments, collection expenses, attorney's fees, interest, penalties, or administrative penalties due the authority; or
(2)  enforce the authority's rules or orders.
(b)  Governmental immunity from suit or liability of a district or other political subdivision is waived for the purposes of an action under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 875 (S.B. 2514), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8813 - North Fort Bend Water Authority › Subchapter D. Bonds and Notes › Section 8813.151. Revenue Bonds and Notes

Sec. 8813.151.  REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES.  (a)  The authority may issue bonds or notes payable solely from revenue from any source, including:
(1)  tolls, charges, rates, fees, user fees, and special assessments the authority imposes or collects;
(2)  the sale of water, water services, water rights or capacity, water transmission rights or services, water pumping, or any other service or product of the authority provided inside or outside the boundaries of the authority;
(3)  grants or gifts;
(4)  the ownership or operation of all or a designated part of the authority's works, improvements, facilities, plants, or equipment; and
(5)  contracts between the authority and any person.
(b)  Notes issued by the authority may be first or subordinate lien notes at the board's discretion.
(c)  In connection with any bonds or notes of the authority, the authority may exercise any power of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
(d)  The authority may conduct a public, private, or negotiated sale of the bonds or notes.
(e)  The authority may enter into one or more indentures of trust to further secure its bonds or notes.
(f)  The authority may issue bonds or notes in more than one series as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  In issuing bonds or notes secured by revenue of the authority, the authority may reserve the right to issue additional bonds or notes secured by the authority's revenue that are on a parity with or are senior or subordinate to the bonds or notes issued earlier.
(g)  A resolution of the board authorizing the bonds or notes or a trust indenture securing the bonds or notes may specify additional provisions that constitute a contract between the authority and its bondholders or noteholders.
(h)  Bonds and notes may be additionally secured by deed of trust or mortgage on any or all of the authority's facilities.
(i)  The authority may issue refunding bonds or notes to refund any of its bonds or notes in any manner provided by law.
(j)  Sections 49.153, 49.154, and 49.181, Water Code, do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.  Commission rules regarding bonds or notes do not apply to bonds or notes issued by the authority.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 893 (S.B. 1798), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.001. Definitions

Sec. 8814.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8814.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of the district's groundwater and surface water, consistent with the objectives of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.003. Legislative Findings

Sec. 8814.003.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  the organization of the district is feasible and practicable;
(2)  the land to be included in and the residents of the district will benefit from the creation of the district;
(3)  there is a public necessity for the district; and
(4)  the creation of the district will further the public welfare.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.004. District Territory

Sec. 8814.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district is composed of the territory in Sterling 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.005. District Name Change

Sec. 8814.005.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The board may change the name of the district if additional territory is annexed to or consolidated with the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.006. Ownership of Groundwater and Surface Water Rights Not Affected by Chapter

Sec. 8814.006.  OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED BY CHAPTER.  The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized, and this chapter does not deprive or divest the owner, the owner's lessees, or assigns of those ownership rights.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8814.007. Payment of Organizational Expenses

Sec. 8814.007.  PAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES.  (a)  The board may pay:
(1)  all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district;
(2)  legal fees;  and
(3)  other incidental expenses.
(b)  The board may reimburse a person for money advanced for a purpose described by Subsection (a).
(c)  A payment may be made from maintenance taxes or other district revenue.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8814.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The board is composed of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  A director takes office at the first regular meeting of the board following the director's election to the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8814.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  One director is elected from the district at large.  One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.053. Election Date

Sec. 8814.053.  ELECTION DATE.  Every two years, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.054. Qualifications for Election; Eligibility to Serve

Sec. 8814.054.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.  (a)  To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:
(1)  a resident of the district; and
(2)  at least 18 years of age.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), a person who is a director from a county commissioners precinct must be a resident of that precinct unless the composition of the board is changed by annexation or consolidation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8814.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.056. Composition of Board Following Annexation or Consolidation

Sec. 8814.056.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD FOLLOWING ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.  If the district annexes territory or consolidates with another district, the board shall determine the composition of the board in a manner that is equitable for the residents of the district as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.057. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8814.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
(b)  The expenses described by Subsection (a) must be:
(1)  reported in the district's records; and
(2)  approved by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.058. Vote Required for Official Board Action

Sec. 8814.058.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION.  An official action of the board is not valid without the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.059. Officers

Sec. 8814.059.  OFFICERS.  (a)  After each directors' election, the board shall:
(1)  hold a regular meeting at the district office; and
(2)  organize by electing from the directors a president, a vice president, and a secretary.
(b)  A person selected to serve as president, vice president, or secretary serves in that capacity for a two-year term.
(c)  The president, vice president, and secretary shall perform the duties and may exercise the powers specifically provided by this chapter or by order of the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.060. General Manager; Service of Process

Sec. 8814.060.  GENERAL MANAGER; SERVICE OF PROCESS.  (a)  The general manager shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, and conditioned on the faithful performance of the general manager's duties.  The district shall pay for the bond.
(b)  The general manager is entitled to receive the compensation provided by the district's budget.
(c)  Service of process in a suit may be had by serving the general manager.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.061. Treasurer and Attorney

Sec. 8814.061.  TREASURER AND ATTORNEY.  (a)  The board may appoint a treasurer and an attorney for the district.
(b)  The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, conditioned on the faithful performance of the treasurer's duties. The district shall pay for the bond.
(c)  A person appointed under this section is entitled to the compensation provided by the district's budget.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.062. Engineer

Sec. 8814.062.  ENGINEER.  The board may:
(1)  appoint or contract with a competent professional engineer for the district; and
(2)  determine the amount of compensation to be paid to the engineer.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.063. Personnel

Sec. 8814.063.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The general manager or the board may:
(1)  employ other persons necessary to properly handle the district's business and operation; and
(2)  employ or contract with expert and specialized personnel who are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b)  The board shall determine the terms of employment and the compensation to be paid to employees described by this section.
(c)  The district shall pay for any bond that an employee of or person under contract with the district is required to furnish under Section 36.057(d), Water Code.
(d)  The general manager or the board may dismiss an employee of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.064. District Office

Sec. 8814.064.  DISTRICT OFFICE.  The board shall maintain an office in the district for conducting district business.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.065. Meetings

Sec. 8814.065.  MEETINGS.  The board shall hold regular meetings at the district office on a date established by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter B. District Administration › Section 8814.066. Records

Sec. 8814.066.  RECORDS.  The board shall keep a complete written account of board meetings and other proceedings and shall preserve the board's minutes, contracts, records, plans, notices, accounts, receipts, and records in a secure manner at the district's office.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8814.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by, Chapter 36, Water Code, to carry out the purpose of the district and this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.102. Rules

Sec. 8814.102.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose and powers under this chapter.
(b)  In addition to the rules adopted under Subsection (a), the board may adopt and enforce rules as provided by Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.103. Eminent Domain

Sec. 8814.103.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire by condemnation a fee simple or other interest in property in the district if the property interest is necessary to the exercise of the authority conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.104. Certain Permit Denials Prohibited

Sec. 8814.104.  CERTAIN PERMIT DENIALS PROHIBITED.  If the district regulates production of groundwater by permit as authorized by Chapter 36, Water Code, the board may not deny a permit to drill a well to the owner of land, or the owner's heirs, assigns, and lessees on that land, and the right to produce water from that well under rules adopted by the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.105. Control, Storage, and Preservation of Storm and Flood Water

Sec. 8814.105.  CONTROL, STORAGE, AND PRESERVATION OF STORM AND FLOOD WATER.  The district may control, store, and preserve the storm and flood water in the district and the water of the rivers and streams in the district for:
(1)  irrigation of arid land;
(2)  prevention of floods and flood damage in the district; and
(3)  domestic, agricultural, municipal, and industrial uses.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.106. Reclamation

Sec. 8814.106.  RECLAMATION.  The district may:
(1)  reclaim land in the district; and
(2)  construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.107. Soil Conservation and Improvement

Sec. 8814.107.  SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT.  The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.108. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 8814.108.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.  The district may acquire land or other property necessary to carry out this chapter by:
(1)  gift;
(2)  devise;
(3)  lease;
(4)  purchase; or
(5)  condemnation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.109. Sale and Disposal of Property

Sec. 8814.109.  SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.  Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that is not necessary to carry out the purpose or powers of the district as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.110. Improvements and Facilities

Sec. 8814.110.  IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may construct or acquire and improve and maintain works, facilities, and improvements necessary to carry out the purpose, powers, and plans of the district.
(b)  The district must construct and acquire works, facilities, and improvements in the manner provided by Chapter 49, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.111. Input Wells

Sec. 8814.111.  INPUT WELLS.  The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.112. Appearance Before Railroad Commission

Sec. 8814.112.  APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.  The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information relating to a pending permit application for an injection well to be located in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.113. Studies and Surveys

Sec. 8814.113.  STUDIES AND SURVEYS.  (a)  The board may have a professional engineer conduct studies and surveys of the groundwater and surface water supplies in the district and the facilities available for use in the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of those water resources.
(b)  A professional engineer may determine the quantities of groundwater and surface water in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.114. Research; Information

Sec. 8814.114.  RESEARCH; INFORMATION.  The district may engage in research projects and shall develop information to be used by the district in preparing and implementing the district's plans and in carrying out the district's powers and duties under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.115. District Plans

Sec. 8814.115.  DISTRICT PLANS.  (a)  The district shall develop and implement comprehensive plans for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of groundwater and surface water in the district.
(b)  The plans must include all works, facilities, and improvements necessary to implement the plans and the specifications for those works, facilities, and improvements.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8814.116. Payment of Judgments

Sec. 8814.116.  PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS.  A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of any indebtedness of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.