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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8021 - Lakeway Municipal Utility District › Section 8021.0002. Exclusion of Land

Sec. 8021.0002.  EXCLUSION OF LAND.  (a)  The board may, at its discretion, call a hearing to consider excluding land from the district or determine not to call a hearing to exclude land from the district.
(b)  If the board holds a hearing under Subsection (a), the board may by order exclude land from the district on any of the grounds for exclusion provided by Section 49.306, Water Code, provided that:
(1)  the board receives a petition, signed by the owners of the land to be excluded and consented to by all lienholders, requesting exclusion of the land as described by metes and bounds; and
(2)  the owners of the land pay to the district a payment and any other fees or costs required by the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8021 - Lakeway Municipal Utility District › Section 8021.0003. Notice of Hearing

Sec. 8021.0003.  NOTICE OF HEARING.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 8021.0004, in addition to the notice required by Section 49.304, Water Code, the district shall, not later than the 30th day before the date of the exclusion hearing under Section 8021.0002(a):
(1)  publish notice of the exclusion hearing in a nationally recognized financial journal; and
(2)  mail notice of the exclusion hearing by certified mail to the paying agent or registrar of the district's outstanding bonds.
(b)  The notice required by Subsection (a) must advise any district bondholder, taxpayer, or other interested party that the person may appear at the exclusion hearing in support of or in opposition to the petition for exclusion.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8021 - Lakeway Municipal Utility District › Section 8021.0004. Exclusion With Bond Refunding

Sec. 8021.0004.  EXCLUSION WITH BOND REFUNDING.  (a)  Land may be excluded as authorized by this chapter in conjunction with a refunding of the district's outstanding bonds.
(b)  If land is excluded in the manner provided by Subsection (a), the only notice required is the notice specified by Section 49.304, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8021 - Lakeway Municipal Utility District › Section 8021.0005. Applicability of Certain Other Law

Sec. 8021.0005.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN OTHER LAW.  Sections 49.307 and 49.308, Water Code, apply to an exclusion of land carried out under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8022 - Tanglewood Forest Limited District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8022.0001. Definition

Sec. 8022.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Tanglewood Forest Limited District.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8022 - Tanglewood Forest Limited District › Subchapter B. Financial Provisions › Section 8022.0051. Use of General Operating Funds

Sec. 8022.0051.  USE OF GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS.  Notwithstanding Section 54.236, Water Code, the district may use general operating funds to install, operate, and maintain street or security lighting in an area in the district:
(1)  that has had water utilities and streets installed for not less than eight years; and
(2)  in which the developer of the area has not installed street or security lighting as required as a condition of the municipality's granting its consent to the creation of the district under Section 54.016, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8023 - The Woodlands Metro Center Municipal Utility District › Section 8023.0001. Definition

Sec. 8023.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means The Woodlands Metro Center Municipal Utility District, of Montgomery County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8023 - The Woodlands Metro Center Municipal Utility District › Section 8023.0002. Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 8023.0002.  EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The district may exclude territory from the district after a bond election has been called or bonds have been issued only if:
(1)  the exclusion of the territory is not expressly prohibited by the orders or resolutions calling the bond election or authorizing the issuance of the bonds;
(2)  the district annexes or adds territory into the district that is sufficient to avoid an impairment of the security for payment of the voted or issued bonds and of any other contract obligations that are wholly or partly payable from or secured by ad valorem taxes or net revenues of the district; and
(3)  the exclusion and addition of territory is accomplished in conformity with the notice and hearing requirements relating to the exclusion and addition of territory prescribed by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
(b)  The district must finally annex or include the additional territory prescribed by Subsection (a)(2) simultaneously with the exclusion of the territory or not earlier than the 30th day before the date the territory is excluded.
(c)  Before the effective date of the exclusion, the district must receive from the territory proposed to be excluded payments of all rates, fees, and charges for water, sewer, or other district services provided to the territory, and of all ad valorem taxes, standby fees, and associated penalties and interest relating to the territory, that are due or overdue.
(d)  If ad valorem taxes or standby fees have not been established for the year in which the territory is to be excluded, the territory shall pay an amount determined by the district to be equal to the estimated ad valorem taxes or standby fees the district will establish for the year.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8023 - The Woodlands Metro Center Municipal Utility District › Section 8023.0003. Annexation or Addition of Territory

Sec. 8023.0003.  ANNEXATION OR ADDITION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  Territory annexed or added to the district is sufficient to avoid an impairment of the security for payment of an obligation of the district if:
(1)  the taxable value of the additional territory is equal to or greater than the taxable value of the excluded territory, as determined by the most recent certified county property tax rolls; and
(2)  the estimated cost to provide district facilities and services to the additional territory is equal to or less than the estimated cost to provide district facilities and services to the excluded territory, as determined by the district's engineer.
(b)  In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a), if the district's outstanding bonds or contract obligations are wholly or partly payable from or secured by the net revenues from the ownership or operation of the district's waterworks or sewer systems, the projected net revenues to be derived from the additional territory during the period ending on the anniversary of the date on which the territory is added must be equal to or greater than the projected net revenues that would be derived during that period from the excluded territory, as determined by the district's engineer.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8024.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8024.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "City" means the City of Houston, Texas.
(2)  "District" means the Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8024.0002. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8024.0002.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8024.0003. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 8024.0003.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  (a)  This section applies only to laws enacted on or before June 16, 2001.
(b)  Chapter 49 or 54, Water Code, controls over a conflicting or inconsistent provision in general law relating to road utility districts.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8024.0051. Road Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8024.0051.  ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has road utility district authority under Section 52(b)(3), Article III, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 441, Transportation Code, including:
(1)  the authority to repair and maintain streets and roadways in the district; and
(2)  the ability to make contracts in the same manner as a road utility district under Subchapter E, Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
(b)  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, duties, and functions conferred by the general laws applicable to a road utility district created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, to the extent those provisions can be made applicable.
(c)  The district is not subject to the requirements of Subchapter B, Chapter 441, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8024.0052. Road Projects

Sec. 8024.0052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes in the district.
(b)  The improvements under Subsection (a) may include drainage or landscaping improvements and lights, signs, or signals that are incidental to the roads and turnpikes and the construction, maintenance, or operation of the roads and turnpikes.
(c)  A project authorized by this section must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the city.
(d)  On completion of a project authorized by this chapter, the district, with the consent of the city, may convey the project to the city if the conveyance is free of all district debt.  If the city becomes the owner of a project, the city is responsible for all future maintenance and the district has no further responsibility for the project or its maintenance.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8024.0053. Rapid Transit Authority Powers

Sec. 8024.0053.  RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY POWERS.  (a)  The district has the powers of a metropolitan rapid transit authority under Section 451.065, Transportation Code.
(b)  The municipal consent and contract requirements in Section 451.065(d), Transportation Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 8024.0101. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8024.0101.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by revenues or contract payments from any lawful source other than ad valorem taxes without an election.
(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, and other obligations secured wholly or partly by ad valorem taxes only if the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8024 - Baybrook Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 8024.0102. Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8024.0102.  MAINTENANCE TAX.  The district may impose a maintenance tax at a rate not to exceed 25 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of property in the district to be used for any authorized purpose of the district if the authority to impose the tax is approved by a majority of district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8025.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8025.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8025.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8025.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8025.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8025.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8025.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting 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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8025.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8025.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8025.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8025.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8025.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Steven Stein;
(2)  Keith Darden;
(3)  Ruby Clotiere;
(4)  Monica Hale; and
(5)  Curtis K. Dyer.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8025.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8025.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8025.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) 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 commission 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8025.0301.  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. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8025.0302.  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. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8025.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8025.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8025.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8025.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8025.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8025.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8025.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8025.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8025.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8025.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8025.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 938 (H.B. 4691), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8025A.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8025A.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8025A.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8025A.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8025A.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district as required by applicable law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8025A.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8025A.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8025A.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting 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 the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4) legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8025A.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8025A.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8025A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8025A.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8025A.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Timothy Jones;
(2)  Chris Howard;
(3)  Jennifer Cleveland;
(4)  Nikki Williams; and
(5)  Jake Trice.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8025A.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8025A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8025A.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) 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 commission 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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025A.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8025A.0301.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025A.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8025A.0302.  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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025A.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8025A.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025A.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8025A.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8025A.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8025A.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025A.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8025A.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8025A.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025A.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8025A.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8025A.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8025A.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8025A.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025A.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8025A.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025A.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8025A.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8025A - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8025A.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8025A.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations  issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 574 (H.B. 5391), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8026 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8026.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8026.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 4692), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8026 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8026.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8026.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 4692), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8026 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8026.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8026.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 4692), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8026 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8026.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8026.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8026.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 4692), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.