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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8865.102. Groundwater Wells Under Jurisdiction of Railroad Commission

Sec. 8865.102.  GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.  (a)  In this section, "railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.
(b)  A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.
(c)  Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.
(d)  To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:
(1)  must apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and
(2)  is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.
(e)  Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees.  However, the district may impose either a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility.  A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8865.103. Limitation on Power of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8865.103.  LIMITATION ON POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district does not have the authority granted by Section 36.105, Water Code, relating to eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8865.151. Fees

Sec. 8865.151.  FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.  The fee may be based on:
(1)  the size of column pipe used by the well; or
(2)  the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.
(b)  Fees may not exceed:
(1)  25 cents per acre-foot for water used for irrigating agricultural crops; or
(2)  17 cents per thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose.
(c)  In addition to the fee authorized under Subsection (a), the district may impose a reasonable fee or surcharge for an export fee using one of the following methods:
(1)  a fee negotiated between the district and the transporter; or
(2)  a combined production and export fee not to exceed 17 cents per thousand gallons of water used.
(d)  Fees authorized by this section may be:
(1)  assessed annually; and
(2)  used to pay the cost of operating the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8865 - Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8865.152. Limitation on Authority to Impose Taxes

Sec. 8865.152.  LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAXES.  The district does not have the authority granted by Sections 36.020 and 36.201-36.204, Water Code, relating to taxes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8866.001. Definitions

Sec. 8866.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8866.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8866.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Leon, Madison, and Freestone Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8866.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8866.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8866.004. District Territory

Sec. 8866.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Leon, Madison, and Freestone Counties unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8866.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8866.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8866.052. Appointment of Directors

Sec. 8866.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The Leon County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:
(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;
(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and
(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.
(b)  The Madison County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:
(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;
(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and
(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.
(c)  The Freestone County Commissioners Court shall appoint three directors, of whom:
(1)  one must represent the interests of municipalities in the county, or must be a director or employee of a rural water supply corporation in the county, or both;
(2)  one must be a bona fide agricultural producer who derives a substantial portion of the producer's income from agriculture in the county; and
(3)  one must represent active industrial interests in the county.
(d)  On January 1 of each even-numbered year, the appropriate commissioners courts shall appoint the appropriate number of directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8866.053. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8866.053.  BOARD VACANCY.  If there is a vacancy on the board, the commissioners court that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8866.054. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8866.054.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8866.055. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8866.055.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8866.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8866.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8866.102. Groundwater Wells Under Jurisdiction of Railroad Commission

Sec. 8866.102.  GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER JURISDICTION OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.  (a)  In this section, "railroad commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas.
(b)  A groundwater well drilled or operated in the district under a permit issued by the railroad commission is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the railroad commission and is exempt from regulation by the district.
(c)  Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used in or exported from the district without a permit from the district.
(d)  To the extent groundwater production exceeds railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:
(1)  must apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and
(2)  is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.
(e)  Groundwater produced from a well under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission is generally exempt from water district fees.  However, the district may impose either a pumping fee or an export fee on groundwater produced from an otherwise exempt mine well that is used for municipal purposes or by a public utility.  A fee imposed by the district under this subsection may not exceed the fee imposed on other groundwater producers in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8866.103. Limitation on Power of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8866.103.  LIMITATION ON POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district does not have the authority granted by Section 36.105, Water Code, relating to eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8866.151. Fees

Sec. 8866.151.  FEES.  (a)  The board by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.  The fee may be based on:
(1)  the size of column pipe used by the well; or
(2)  the actual, authorized, or anticipated amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.
(b)  Fees may not exceed:
(1)  25 cents per acre-foot for water used for irrigating agricultural crops; or
(2)  17 cents per thousand gallons for water used for any other purpose.
(c)  In addition to the fee authorized under Subsection (a), the district may impose a reasonable fee or surcharge for an export fee using one of the following methods:
(1)  a fee negotiated between the district and the transporter; or
(2)  a combined production and export fee not to exceed 17 cents per thousand gallons of water used.
(d)  Fees authorized by this section may be:
(1)  assessed annually; and
(2)  used to pay the cost of operating the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8866 - Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8866.152. Limitation on Authority to Impose Taxes

Sec. 8866.152.  LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAXES.  The district does not have the authority granted by Sections 36.020 and 36.201-36.204, Water Code, relating to taxes.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8867.001. Definitions

Sec. 8867.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8867.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8867.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8867.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8867.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8867.004. District Territory

Sec. 8867.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Haskell County, Knox County, and Baylor County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8867.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 16 directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.052. Appointment of Directors in General

Sec. 8867.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS IN GENERAL.  The commissioners court of each county in the district shall appoint an equal number of directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.053. Appointment of Directors by Additional Counties

Sec. 8867.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY ADDITIONAL COUNTIES.  (a)  When a county is added to the district, the board shall change the number of directors so that an equal number of directors are appointed by the commissioners court of each county in the district.  The terms of the directors then serving expire on a date set by the board, not later than the 90th day after the date the county is added to the district, and the directors continue to serve only until the new directors have been appointed.
(b)  The board shall send to the commissioners court of each county in the district notice of the number of directors the county may appoint.
(c)  After receiving the notice from the board, the commissioners courts of all the counties in the district shall confer to determine the number of new directors from each county who will serve four-year terms and the number of new directors from each county who will serve two-year terms.  The commissioners courts shall provide that, as nearly as possible, half of the new directors, in total and from each county, serve four-year terms and the remaining new directors serve two-year terms.
(d)  The commissioners court of each county shall appoint new directors before the date set by the board in Subsection (a).  A commissioners court may reappoint a current director.
(e)  The new directors from each county shall draw lots to determine which directors serve four-year terms and which directors serve two-year terms in accordance with Subsection (c).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.054. Eligibility

Sec. 8867.054.  ELIGIBILITY.  To be eligible to serve as director, a person must be:
(1)  at least 21 years of age; and
(2)  a registered voter in the county from which the person is appointed.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8867.055.  BOARD VACANCY.  If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commissioners court of the county from which the person vacating the position was appointed shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.056. Compensation

Sec. 8867.056.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive fees of office under Section 36.060, Water Code, if the director holds another office that is a civil office of emolument for purposes of Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  Except as provided by this section, a director may receive reimbursement of actual expenses as provided by Section 36.060(b), Water Code.
(c)  The board by rule, bylaw, or resolution may limit the amount of fees of office or the amount of reimbursement for actual expenses a director is entitled to receive.
(d)  This section prevails over any provision of general or special law that is in conflict or inconsistent with this section, including Section 36.060(d), Water Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8867.057. President

Sec. 8867.057.  PRESIDENT.  (a)  The board shall elect a president from among the directors every other year following the appointment of directors under Section 8867.052.
(b)  The president may vote and may cast an additional vote to break a tie.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8867.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8867.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by Sections 8867.102 and 8867.103(b), the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8867.102. Limitation on Rulemaking Power Not Applicable

Sec. 8867.102.  LIMITATION ON RULEMAKING POWER NOT APPLICABLE.  Section 36.121, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8867 - Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8867.103. Fees

Sec. 8867.103.  FEES.  (a)  The district may assess fees under Section 36.122(e) or 36.205(c), Water Code, in an annual amount not to exceed:
(1)  $1 per acre-foot of water used for agricultural use;
(2)  17 cents per thousand gallons of water used for any other purpose; or
(3)  notwithstanding any limitations on the amount of an export fee or surcharge authorized under Section 36.122(e), Water Code, 150 percent of the maximum commercial water rate charged by the City of Wichita Falls for groundwater exported from the district.
(b)  Section 36.205(e), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
(c)  The district may use funds obtained from an export fee imposed under Subsection (a)(3) only to enhance:
(1)  aquifer monitoring, modeling, and data collection; and
(2)  research to advance the scientific understanding of the district's groundwater resources.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 609 (H.B. 3185), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.001. Definitions

Sec. 8868.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8868.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district is a political subdivision of this state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8868.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.004. District Territory

Sec. 8868.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Jasper, Newton, Hardin, and Tyler Counties, Texas, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Section 8868.005;
(2)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.005. Addition of Adjacent County to District

Sec. 8868.005.  ADDITION OF ADJACENT COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  An adjacent county may petition to join the district by resolution of the commissioners court of the county.
(b)  If, after a hearing on the resolution, the board finds that the addition of the county would benefit the district and the county to be added, the board by resolution may approve the addition of the county to the district.
(c)  The addition of a county to the district under this section is not final until ratified by a majority vote of the voters in the county to be added voting in an election held for that purpose.
(d)  The ballot for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "The inclusion of _____________ (name of county) County in the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District."
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8868.006. Landowners' Rights

Sec. 8868.006.  LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS. The rights of landowners and their lessees and assigns in groundwater in the district are recognized.  Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive or divest the landowners or their lessees and assigns of their rights, subject to district rules.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.051. Composition of Board; Terms

Sec. 8868.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of directors appointed under Sections 8868.052 and 8868.053.
(b)  Directors serve three-year terms.
(c)  A director may serve consecutive terms.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.052. Appointment of Directors by Initial Counties

Sec. 8868.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY INITIAL COUNTIES.  (a)  The Jasper County Commissioners Court shall appoint two directors.  One director shall represent rural water utilities and small municipal water supply interests. The other director shall represent the large industrial groundwater supply interests of the county and large municipal utilities.
(b)  The Newton County Commissioners Court shall appoint two directors. One director shall represent rural water utilities and small municipal water supply interests. The other director shall represent the forestry or agricultural groundwater supply interests of the county.
(c)  The Jasper County Commissioners Court and the Newton County Commissioners Court shall jointly appoint one director to represent the forestry, agricultural, or landowner groundwater supply interests of both counties. The jointly appointed director shall serve as the board's presiding officer.
(d)  The Newton City Council shall appoint one director.
(e)  The Jasper City Council shall appoint one director.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.053. Appointment of Directors by Additional Counties

Sec. 8868.053.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY ADDITIONAL COUNTIES.  When a county is added to the district, the board may change the number of directors so that an equal number of directors are appointed from each county and one director is appointed jointly by the counties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.054. Qualifications; Groundwater Producers

Sec. 8868.054.  QUALIFICATIONS; GROUNDWATER PRODUCERS. A director is not disqualified from serving because the director is an employee, manager, director, or officer of a groundwater producer that is or may be regulated by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.055. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8868.055.  BOARD VACANCY. (a) If there is a vacancy on the board, the governing body of the entity that appointed the director who vacated the office shall appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules or bylaws to establish when a vacancy has occurred.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.056. Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8868.056.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.  (a)  A director is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a director.
(b)  A director may be reimbursed for actual, reasonable expenses incurred in discharging official duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8868.057. Vote Required for Board Action

Sec. 8868.057.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR BOARD ACTION.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required for board action.  If there is a tie vote, the proposed action fails.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8868.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8868.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  Except as provided by this chapter, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8868.102. Transfer of Groundwater Out of District

Sec. 8868.102.  TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER OUT OF DISTRICT.  The district by rule may require a person to obtain a permit from the district for the transfer of groundwater out of the district consistent with Section 36.122, Water Code, and may regulate the terms on which a permit holder under those rules may conduct the transfer.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8868.103. Limit on Purchase of Groundwater Rights for Conservation Purposes

Sec. 8868.103.  LIMIT ON PURCHASE OF GROUNDWATER RIGHTS FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.  The district may not purchase groundwater rights unless the purchased rights are acquired for conservation purposes and are permanently held in trust not to be produced.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8868.104. Wells Exempt From Regulation

Sec. 8868.104.  WELLS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION.  (a)  The district may not require a permit for a well incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater a day.
(b)  A well meeting the criteria established under Section 36.117, Water Code, including a well used for dewatering and monitoring in the production of coal or lignite, is exempt from permit requirements, regulations, and fees imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8868.105. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 8868.105.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8868.151. Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 8868.151.  TAXES PROHIBITED.  The district may not impose a tax.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8868.152. Tax Bonds Prohibited

Sec. 8868.152.  TAX BONDS PROHIBITED.  The district may not issue any bonds or other obligations that pledge revenue derived from district taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8868 - Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8868.153. Permit Fees

Sec. 8868.153.  PERMIT FEES.  (a)  The district by rule may impose a reasonable fee on each well that is not exempt from regulation by the district and for which a permit is issued by the district.
(b)  The fee must be based on the amount of water to be withdrawn from the well.
(c)  The fee may not exceed one cent per thousand gallons of groundwater withdrawn for any purpose.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8869.001. Definitions

Sec. 8869.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8869.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8869.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a groundwater conservation district in Nolan County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8869.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8869.003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8869.004. District Territory

Sec. 8869.004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Nolan County, unless the district's territory has been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36, Water Code; or
(2)  other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8869.051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8869.051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of nine directors that consists of one at-large director and two directors from each county commissioners precinct.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8869.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8869.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  Directors are elected according to the commissioners precinct method as provided by this section.
(b)  One director is elected by the voters of the entire district.  Two directors are elected from each county commissioners precinct by the voters of that precinct.  Of the two directors elected from each precinct, one must reside in an incorporated area and one must reside in an unincorporated area.
(c)  A person shall indicate on the application for a place on the ballot:
(1)  the precinct that the person seeks to represent and whether that person resides in an incorporated or in an unincorporated area; or
(2)  that the person seeks to represent the district at large.
(d)  When the boundaries of the county commissioners precincts are redrawn under Section 18, Article V, Texas Constitution, a director in office on the effective date of the change, or elected or appointed before the effective date of the change to a term of office beginning on or after the effective date of the change, shall serve the term or the remainder of the term in the precinct to which elected or appointed even though the change in boundaries places the person's residence outside the precinct for which the person was elected or appointed.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8869.053. Terms

Sec. 8869.053.  TERMS.  Directors serve staggered four-year terms with four or five members' terms expiring December 1 of each even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8869.054. Election Date

Sec. 8869.054.  ELECTION DATE.  On the uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8869.055. Qualifications for Office

Sec. 8869.055.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.  (a)  To be a candidate for or to serve as director at large, a person must reside in and be a registered voter in the district.
(b)  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from an incorporated area of a county commissioners precinct, a person must reside in an incorporated area of and be a registered voter of that precinct.
(c)  To be a candidate for or to serve as director from an unincorporated area of a county commissioners precinct, a person must reside in an unincorporated area of and be a registered voter of that precinct.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater › Chapter 8869 - Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8869.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8869.101.  GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.