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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8252.101. General Powers

Sec. 8252.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8252.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8252.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet or exceed all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances or orders of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  If the district is located outside the territorial jurisdiction of a municipality, a road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of each county in which the district is located.
(d)  The district may not undertake a road project unless each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located consents by ordinance or resolution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8252.103. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinances or Resolutions

Sec. 8252.103.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of the City of McKinney.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8252.104. Division of District

Sec. 8252.104.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  A new district, at the time it is created by the division of the district, may not contain land outside the area described by Section 3 of the Act creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8252.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8252.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8252.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8252.152. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 8252.152.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8252 - Mckinney Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8252.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8252.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8252.101 and 8252.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8252.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8252.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3979), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8253.001. Definitions

Sec. 8253.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8253.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8253.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8253.052 and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8253.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8253.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8253.051. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8253.051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  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.
(b)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8253.052. Road Projects

Sec. 8253.052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 8253.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec. 8253.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects as provided by Section 8253.052.
(b)  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 district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(c)  The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance the road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 1991), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 4022), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8254.001. Definitions

Sec. 8254.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8254.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8254.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8254.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8254.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8254.023 before September 1, 2011:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2011, except that the district shall:
(A)  pay any debts incurred;
(B)  transfer to Grayson County any assets that remain after the payment of debts; and
(C)  maintain the organization of the district until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8254.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8254.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8254.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8254.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8254.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.102. Water and Wastewater Facilities and Services

Sec. 8254.102.  WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND SERVICES.  (a)  The district shall make available any district water or wastewater facility to each person that holds a certificate of convenience and necessity for land in the district.
(b)  The district may not provide retail water or wastewater services.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.103. Road Projects

Sec. 8254.103.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or turnpikes, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.104. Maintenance and Repair of Roads in Territory Excluded From City

Sec. 8254.104.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY EXCLUDED FROM CITY.  If the City of Gunter excludes district territory from the city's corporate limits, the district shall maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.105. Division of District

Sec. 8254.105.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1)  has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2)  is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  Any new district created by the division of the district may not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land:
(1)  outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter; or
(2)  outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.106. Compliance With Municipal Consent Resolutions

Sec. 8254.106.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT RESOLUTIONS.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8254.107. Limitation on Annexation

Sec. 8254.107.  LIMITATION ON ANNEXATION.  (a)  The district may not add land to the district under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, if the land is located outside the corporate limits of the city of Gunter.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8254.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8254.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8254.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8254 - Preston Summit Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8254.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8254.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8254.101 or 8254.103.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to finance projects authorized by Section 8254.103 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.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8254.103 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8255.001. Definitions

Sec. 8255.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8255.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8255.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b)  The district, to the extent authorized by Section 8255.052 of this code and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, has road powers.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8255.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 8255.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8255.051. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8255.051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
(b)  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8255.052. Road Projects

Sec. 8255.052.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.
(b)  The district shall employ or contract with a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:
(1)  a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or
(2)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.
(c)  The district may finance, construct, or acquire a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road that has been certified by the licensed engineer, or any improvements in aid of the road.
(d)  A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:
(1)  each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and
(2)  each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.
(e)  The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:
(1)  a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or
(2)  a county in which the road project is located.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8255 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 416 › Subchapter C. Bonds › Section 8255.101. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations for Road Projects

Sec.  8255.101.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for road projects under Section 8255.052.
(b)  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 voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  The total principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified appraisal roll for Harris County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 4018), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.001. Definitions

Sec. 8256.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.002. Nature of District

Sec. 8256.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district in Grayson County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.003. Confirmation Election Required

Sec. 8256.003.  CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8256.055 before September 1, 2009:
(1)  the district is dissolved September 1, 2009, except that:
(A)  any debts incurred shall be paid;
(B)  any assets that remain after the payment of debts shall be transferred to Grayson County; and
(C)  the organization of the district shall be maintained until all debts are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2)  this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.004. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8256.004.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 6.02 of the article creating this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 6.02 of the article creating this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2)  the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3)  the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or other indebtedness; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.005. Annexation Into City of Gunter

Sec. 8256.005.  ANNEXATION INTO CITY OF GUNTER.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, if all of the territory of the district is annexed by the City of Gunter into the corporate limits of that municipality before the date of the election held to confirm the creation of the district, the district is not dissolved and shall continue in full force and effect.
(b)  Any future annexation or inclusion of additional territory into a district governed by this chapter may not occur unless the City of Gunter is allowed to voluntarily annex the same territory into the municipality's corporate limits.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8256.006. Dissolution

Sec. 8256.006.  DISSOLUTION.  Section 43.074, Local Government Code, applies to the dissolution of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8256.051. Directors; Terms

Sec. 8256.051.  DIRECTORS; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8256.053, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8256.052. Election of Directors

Sec. 8256.052.  ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8256.054. Incorporation of District Territory Into Municipality Required

Sec. 8256.054.  INCORPORATION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY INTO MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The directors may not hold an election under Section 8256.055 until all of the territory of the district is included in the corporate limits of the City of Gunter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8256.055. Confirmation and Initial Directors' Election

Sec. 8256.055.  CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.  The initial directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8256.101. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8256.101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  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.
(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the district may not act as a retail provider of water or wastewater service.
(c)  The district shall make the district's water and wastewater facilities available to an entity holding the applicable certificate of convenience and necessity.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8256.102. Road Projects

Sec. 8256.102.  ROAD PROJECTS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads, inside the district.
(b)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulatory ordinances of the municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(c)  If a portion of the territory of the district is excluded from the corporate limits of the City of Gunter, the district shall:
(1)  improve, maintain, repair, and operate the roads located in that portion of territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of the political subdivision possessing jurisdiction over the roads in that portion of territory; and
(2)  pay the entire cost of performing the district's duties under Subdivision (1).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8256.103. Division of District

Sec. 8256.103.  DIVISION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  The district may be divided into two new districts only if:
(1)  the district has no outstanding bonded debt;
(2)  the district is not imposing ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  each new district is within the corporate limits of the City of Gunter.
(b)  The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.
(c)  Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.
(d)  At the time of creation, any new district created by the division of the district may not contain any land outside the area described by Section 6.02 of the article creating this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8256.151. Tax to Repay Bonds

Sec. 8256.151.  TAX TO REPAY BONDS.  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other obligations issued under Section 8256.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8256 - Platinum Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County › Subchapter E. Bonds › Section 8256.201. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8256.201.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under Section 8256.101 or 8256.102.
(b)  The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8256.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c)  Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8256.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 4069), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8257.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8257.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8257.0103.  CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.  The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8257.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8257.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8257.0105.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.
(b)  The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:
(1)  a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(2)  Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8257.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8257.0106.  INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure.  A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:
(1)  organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;
(3)  right to impose a tax; or
(4)  legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8257.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8257.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8257.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8257.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8257.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Paul West;
(2)  Lisa Belus;
(3)  Ashley Bird;
(4)  Craig Lobel; and
(5)  Ty Hunter Fox.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8257.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.
(c)  If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8257.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8257.0103; or
(2)  the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.
(d)  If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.  The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8257.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8257 - Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8257.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8257.0302.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 2504), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.