reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8362 - Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 3 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8362.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8362.203.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (S.B. 2518), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.001. Definitions

Sec. 8363.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "District" means the Bearpen Creek  Municipal Utility District of Hunt County.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8363.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8363.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8363.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8363.003 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8363.005.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8363.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8363.006.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8363.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8363.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8363.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8363.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8363.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Jessica Shae Ewy;
(2)  Jason Michael Farmer;
(3)  Charles Richard Johns;
(4)  Warren Jacob Loftis; and
(5)  Martin Jacob Newman.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8363.003; 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 8363.003 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 8363.003; 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8363.101.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8363.102.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8363.103.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.104. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8363.104.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8363.105.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.106. Acquisition of Permit Rights

Sec. 8363.106.  ACQUISITION OF PERMIT RIGHTS.  (a) Using any available district money, including bond proceeds, the district may pay all expenses related to the acquisition of a certificate of public convenience and necessity from another retail public utility and any other permit rights necessary to provide the city authority to provide retail water or sewer service in the district.  The acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, may be made by the district on behalf of and for transfer to the city or by the city directly.
(b)  In relation to a retail public utility that provides water or sewer service to all or part of the area of the district under a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the district may exercise the powers given to a municipality provided by Section 13.255, Water Code, as if the district were a municipality that had annexed the area of the district.  The Public Utility Commission of Texas shall grant single certification as to the city as provided by Section 13.255(c), Water Code, in the event that the district applies for the certification on the city's behalf in the manner provided by Section 13.255(b), Water Code.
(c)  The city may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this section without further authorization.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 1600), Sec. 2.91, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 91, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8363.107. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8363.107.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8363.103; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8363.151. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8363.151.  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 8363.153.
(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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8363.152. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8363.152.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8363.151, 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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8363.153. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8363.153.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8363.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8363.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), 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.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8363.202. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8363.202.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8363.203. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8363.203.  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 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8363 - Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County › Subchapter F. Dissolution of District › Section 8363.251. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 8363.251.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  The city may dissolve the district by ordinance after provision is made for all debts incurred by the district if one or more of the following does not occur:
(1)  on or before the 90th day after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the city receives one or more petitions requesting annexation of all territory in the district remaining in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city;
(2)  on or before the last day of the ninth month after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the city adopts one or more ordinances annexing all territory in the district remaining in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction;
(3)  on or before the last day of the third year after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the Public Utility Commission of Texas issues an order approving the sale and transfer of a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the city to provide retail water service to territory in the district; or
(4)  by the end of the fifth year after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the district has completed construction of internal streets and water and sanitary sewer facilities sufficient to serve at least 100 residential lots in the district.
(b)  If the city dissolves the district under Subsection (a):
(1)  any district assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to the city; and
(2)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all the debts are paid or assumed and remaining assets are transferred.
(c)  This section does not limit the authority of the city to dissolve the district under Chapter 43, Local Government Code, or other general law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 805 (H.B. 2363), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 1600), Sec. 2.92, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 92, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.001. Definitions

Sec. 8364.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Authority" means the Lone Star Regional Water Authority.
(2)  "Board" means the authority's board of directors.
(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(4)  "Director" means a board member.
(5)  "Member entity" means a municipality or other political subdivision that is a member under Section 8364.071.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 831 (H.B. 4187), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.002. Nature of Authority

Sec. 8364.002.  NATURE OF AUTHORITY.  The authority is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.003. Confirmation Election Not Required

Sec. 8364.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION NOT REQUIRED.  The authority is not required to hold an election to confirm the creation of the authority.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.004. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8364.004.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The authority is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the authority will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the authority under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.
(c)  The authority is created to accomplish:
(1)  the control, storage, conservation, preservation, distribution, and use of water for domestic, industrial, municipal, and all other useful purposes as provided by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
(2)  the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage;
(3)  the control, abatement, and change of any shortage or harmful excess of water; and
(4)  the protection, preservation, and restoration of the purity and sanitary condition of water within the state.
(d)  The creation of the authority is in the public interest and is essential to:
(1)  further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;
(2)  eliminate unemployment and underemployment;
(3)  develop or expand commerce; and
(4)  conserve the natural resources of this state.
(e)  The authority will:
(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the authority, and of the public; and
(2)  provide needed funding for the authority to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the authority territory as a community and business center.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.005. Authority Territory

Sec. 8364.005.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY.  The authority is composed of the territory in the member entities.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8364.006. Change in Membership or Territory; Notification to Commission

Sec. 8364.006.  CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP OR TERRITORY; NOTIFICATION TO COMMISSION.  The authority shall notify the commission of any changes in its membership or territory.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8364.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8364.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The authority is governed by a board of appointed directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered three-year terms, with terms expiring on September 1.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), each member entity shall appoint two directors.
(d)  A director serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the member entity that appointed the director.  A member entity may remove the director and appoint a new director at any time by resolution or ordinance of the governing body of the member entity.
(e)  If at any time the number of member entities is more than five, the board may adopt a resolution providing that each member entity shall appoint one director. A resolution adopted under this subsection must be approved by an affirmative vote of not less than 75 percent of the directors then serving, with at least one director from each member entity present and voting in favor of the resolution. If the board passes a resolution under this subsection, the terms of the directors then serving shall expire on the first day of September following the date the resolution is adopted, and not later than the first day of October following the date the resolution is adopted, each member entity shall appoint one director.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 831 (H.B. 4187), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8364.052. Ex Officio Directors

Sec. 8364.052.  EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS.  (a)  At any time, the board may by resolution:
(1)  appoint a nonvoting ex officio director to serve at the pleasure of the board; and
(2)  remove an ex officio director.
(b)  An ex officio director:
(1)  is entitled to all notices and information given to and accessible to a director; and
(2)  may attend and participate in any board meeting.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 2, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter B. -1. Authority Membership › Section 8364.071. Initial Member Entities

Sec. 8364.071.  INITIAL MEMBER ENTITIES.  The initial member entities are:
(1)  Sonterra Municipal Utility District; and
(2)  CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter B. -1. Authority Membership › Section 8364.072. Petition to Join Authority

Sec. 8364.072.  PETITION TO JOIN AUTHORITY.  (a)  A municipality, county, or other political subdivision may petition the board to add that municipality, county, or other political subdivision as a member entity.
(b)  Before a new member entity may be added to the authority, the petition must be approved by a joint resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each member entity.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 3, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter B. -1. Authority Membership › Section 8364.073. Petition to Leave Authority

Sec. 8364.073.  PETITION TO LEAVE AUTHORITY.  (a)  A member entity may petition the board to leave the authority.
(b)  If the authority determines that allowing the member entity to leave the authority will not impair any outstanding bonds or other obligations of the authority on the date the board receives the petition, the board may approve the petition.
(c)  If on the date the board receives the petition the authority has bonds or other obligations outstanding for which the member entity seeking to leave is wholly or partly responsible, the board may approve the petition only if:
(1)  the member entity agrees to pay its share of the bonds or other obligations; and
(2)  the authority determines that as a result of that payment the remaining bonds or other obligations of the authority will not be impaired.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8364.101. Service to Member Entities

Sec. 8364.101.  SERVICE TO MEMBER ENTITIES.  The authority shall serve its member entities.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8364.102. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8364.102.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The authority has only the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes stated under Section 8364.004 for which the authority is created.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8364.103. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties; Limitations

Sec. 8364.103.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES; LIMITATIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the authority 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.
(b)  The authority may not provide solid waste disposal or road facilities or services.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 4, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8364.151. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8364.151.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  For any authorized authority purpose, the authority may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from revenue of the authority's water system, sanitary sewer system, or drainage system, including revenue from contracts with member entities or customers, or any combination of those sources of revenue.
(b)  To provide revenue under Subsection (a), a member entity may make payments under a contract with the authority from any of the member entity's sources of revenue, including ad valorem taxes, impact fees, grants, sales and use taxes, and any other source.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 5, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8364.152. No Taxing Power

Sec. 8364.152.  NO TAXING POWER.  The authority may not impose a tax.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (H.B. 2360), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8364 - Lone Star Regional Water Authority › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8364.153. Funding by Members

Sec. 8364.153.  FUNDING BY MEMBERS.  Under a contract with the authority, a member entity may make payments from any of the member entity's sources of revenue, including ad valorem taxes, impact fees, grants, sales and use taxes, and any other source to provide money for the administrative and operating expenses of the authority.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12 (H.B. 701), Sec. 6, eff. May 10, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.001. Definitions

Sec. 8365.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8365.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.003. Confirmation and Directors' Election Required

Sec. 8365.003.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.004. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8365.004.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8365.003 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.005. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8365.005.  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, or improvement of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8365.006. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8365.006.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8365.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8365.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8365.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8365.052. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8365.052.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8365.003; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8365.003 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 8365.003; 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8365.101.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.102. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8365.102.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.103. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8365.103.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
(b)  The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.104. Approval of Road Project

Sec. 8365.104.  APPROVAL OF ROAD PROJECT.  (a)  The district may not undertake a road project authorized by Section 8365.103 unless:
(1)  each municipality or county that will operate and maintain the road has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if a municipality or county will operate and maintain the road; or
(2)  the Texas Transportation Commission has approved the plans and specifications of the road project, if the state will operate and maintain the road.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a), the district is not required to obtain approval from the Texas Transportation Commission to design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, or convey a road project.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.105. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8365.105.  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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8365 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8365.106. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain

Sec. 8365.106.  LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:
(1)  a road project authorized by Section 8365.103; or
(2)  a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 2521), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.