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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8128.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8128.004.  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 taxes; or
(3)  the legality or operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8128.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8128.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8128.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8128.051.  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. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8128.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8128.052.  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. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.101. Division of District; Requirements

Sec. 8128.101.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT; REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  At any time before the district issues indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues, the district, including any annexed territory, may be divided into two or more new districts.
(b)  A new district created by division of the district must be at least 100 acres.
(c)  The board by resolution may declare an intent to divide the district.  The resolution must:
(1)  set the terms of the division, including a plan for the payment or performance of any outstanding district obligations; and
(2)  contain a metes and bounds description for each new district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.102. District Division by Election

Sec. 8128.102.  DISTRICT DIVISION BY ELECTION.  (a)  The board shall hold an election in the district to determine whether the district should be divided as proposed under Section 8128.101.
(b)  The board shall give notice of the election not later than the 35th day before the date of the election.  The notice must state:
(1)  the date and location of the election; and
(2)  the proposition to be voted on.
(c)  If a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district is divided.
(d)  If less than a majority of the votes are cast in favor of the division, the district may not be divided.
(e)  The resulting new districts are separate districts and shall be governed as separate districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.103. Notice of Division

Sec. 8128.103.  NOTICE OF DIVISION.  Not later than the 30th day after the date of a division under this subchapter, the district shall provide written notice of the plan for division to:
(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(2)  the attorney general;
(3)  the commissioners court of each county in which a new district is located; and
(4)  each municipality having extraterritorial jurisdiction over territory in a new district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.104. District Names Following Division

Sec. 8128.104.  DISTRICT NAMES FOLLOWING DIVISION.  The resulting new districts are assigned consecutive letters to be appended to the name of the original district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.105. Election of Directors of New Districts

Sec. 8128.105.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of an election in favor of the division of the district, the board shall:
(1)  appoint itself as the board of one of the new districts; and
(2)  appoint five directors for each of the other new districts.
(b)  A director appointed under Subsection (a)(1) serves the term to which that director was elected in the original district.  A director appointed under Subsection (a)(2):
(1)  serves until the election for directors under Subsection (c); and
(2)  is not required to own land in or reside in the district for which the director is appointed.
(c)  On the uniform election date in May of the first even-numbered year after the year in which the directors are appointed, an election shall be held to elect five directors in each district for which directors were appointed under Subsection (a)(2).  Of the five directors elected in each district, the three directors receiving the greatest number of votes shall serve until the second regularly scheduled election of directors under Subsection (d), and the remaining two directors shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of directors.
(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), directors serve staggered four-year terms.  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. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.106. Continuing Powers and Obligations of New Districts

Sec. 8128.106.  CONTINUING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NEW DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each new district may incur and pay debts and has all powers of the original district created by this chapter.
(b)  If the district is divided as provided by this subchapter, the current obligations and any bond authorizations of the district are not impaired.  Debts shall be paid by revenues or by taxes or assessments imposed on real property in the district as if the district had not been divided or by contributions from each new district as stated in the terms set by the board in the plan for division.
(c)  Any other district obligation shall be divided pro rata among the new districts on an acreage basis or on other terms that are satisfactory to the new districts.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.107. Contract Authority of New Districts

Sec. 8128.107.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF NEW DISTRICTS.  The new districts may contract with each other for:
(1)  water and wastewater services; or
(2)  any other matter the boards of the new districts consider appropriate.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.108. Bond Issuance by New District

Sec. 8128.108.  BOND ISSUANCE BY NEW DISTRICT.  A new district may issue bonds payable wholly or partially from ad valorem taxes on the approval of a majority of the residents voting in an election called and held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8128 - Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Division of District to Multiple Districts › Section 8128.109. Maintenance Tax Approval for New District

Sec. 8128.109.  MAINTENANCE TAX APPROVAL FOR NEW DISTRICT.  A new district may impose a maintenance tax on the approval of a majority of the residents voting in an election called and held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 445 (S.B. 1823), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8129.001. Definitions

Sec. 8129.001.  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 City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8129.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8129.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8129.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8129.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8129.024 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, 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, 2012.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8129.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8129.004.  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 taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8129.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8129.051.  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. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8129.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8129.052.  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. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8129.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8129.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8129.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8129.102.  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 turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  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.
(c)  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 each county in which the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8129.103. Compliance With Municipal Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8129.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Fort Worth.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8129.104. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8129.104.  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. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8129.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8129.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8129.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8129 - City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8129.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8129.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8129.101 and 8129.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8129.102 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 8129.102 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 8129.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 3535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8130.001. Definition

Sec. 8130.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8130.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8130.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Galveston County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8130.003. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8130.003.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the following laws apply to the district:
(1)  Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, including Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, notwithstanding the limitation on authorization based on acreage under Section 54.801 of that code; and
(2)  Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8130.051. Road Projects

Sec. 8130.051.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8130.052. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8130.052.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Kemah, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter C. General Financial Provisions › Section 8130.101. Tax to Repay Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8130.101.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8130.151.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8130 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 51 › Subchapter D. Bonds › Section 8130.151. Authority to Issue Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8130.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Section 8130.051.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations secured in whole or in part by ad valorem taxation to finance projects authorized by Section 8130.051 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district or of the defined area to be benefited by the project as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 54, Water Code, voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8130.051 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district or the defined area, as applicable.
(d)  Sections 49.181, 49.182, and 50.107, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8130.051 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 456 (S.B. 1864), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1128 (H.B. 2590), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8131.001. Definitions

Sec. 8131.001.  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 Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8131.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8131.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Galveston County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8131.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8131.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8131.023 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Galveston 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. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8131.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8131.004.  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 taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8131.005. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 8131.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8131.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8131.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8131.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8131.052.  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. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8131.101. General Powers

Sec. 8131.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8131.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8131.102.  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 turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8131.103. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8131.103.  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. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8131.104. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8131.104.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of Texas City, including an ordinance or resolution adopted before September 1, 2005, that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of lands within the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8131.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8131.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8131.201.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8131.152. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8131.152.  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 person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8131 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53 › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8131.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8131.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8131.101 and 8131.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8131.102 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 8131.102 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 a district under Section 8131.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 457 (S.B. 1865), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8132.001. Definitions

Sec. 8132.001.  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 Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8132.002. Nature and Purposes of District

Sec. 8132.002.  NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district in Williamson County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8132.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8132.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8132.023 before September 1, 2017:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2017, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Williamson 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, 2020.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (H.B. 3932), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8132.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8132.004.  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 taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8132.005. Applicability of Other Water Districts Law

Sec. 8132.005.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER WATER DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 30, 49, and 54, Water Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
For contingent expiration of this subchapter, see Sec. 8132.025
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8132.021. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8132.021.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Tommy Cain;
(2)  David Crist;
(3)  Jeff Henley;
(4)  Stanton Meeks; and
(5)  Stephen Stilp.
(b)  A temporary director is not required to own land in or reside in the district.
(c)  If a temporary director fails to qualify for office, the temporary directors who have qualified shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy.  If at any time there are fewer than three qualified temporary directors, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint the necessary number of persons to fill all vacancies on the board.
(d)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 8132.023; or
(2)  September 1, 2009.
(e)  If initial directors have not been elected under Section 8132.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (f) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date initial directors are elected under Section 8132.023; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(f)  If Subsection (e) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8132.022. Organizational Meeting of Temporary Directors

Sec. 8132.022.  ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  As soon as practicable after all the temporary directors have qualified under Section 49.055, Water Code, a majority of the temporary directors shall convene the organizational meeting of the district at a location in the district agreeable to a majority of the directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8132.023. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 8132.023.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  (a)  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at the initial election, the temporary directors may hold a second election not sooner than the first anniversary of the initial election.
(b)  At the confirmation and initial directors' election the board may submit to the voters a proposition to authorize:
(1)  an issuance of bonds;
(2)  a maintenance tax; or
(3)  a tax to fund payments required under a contract.
(c)  Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation and initial directors' election held under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8132.024. Initial Elected Directors; Terms

Sec. 8132.024.  INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS.  The directors elected under Section 8132.023 shall draw lots to determine which two shall serve terms expiring June 1 following the first regularly scheduled election of directors under Section 8132.052 and which three shall serve until June 1 following the second regularly scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter A. 1. Temporary Provisions › Section 8132.025. Expiration of Subchapter

Sec. 8132.025.  EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter expires September 1, 2020, unless the creation of the district is confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8132.023 before September 1, 2017.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 4748), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (H.B. 3932), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8132.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8132.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms that expire June 1 of even-numbered years.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8132.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8132.052.  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. 1333 (H.B. 3549), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8132.104. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8132.104.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8132 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8132.105. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8132.105.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 4699), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.