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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9011.156. Contracts Regarding Water or Sewer Facilities

Sec. 9011.156.  CONTRACTS REGARDING WATER OR SEWER FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may contract with a municipality, an organized district, or another person to supply water to that person.
(b)  The district may contract with a municipality, an organized district, or another person to rent, lease, or operate the water production, water supply and water supply facilities, or sanitary and storm sewer facilities of that person.
(c)  The parties to the contract may agree on the contract terms including the consideration and the duration of the contract.
(d)  The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of those bonds are paid.
(e)  A power granted by this section does not apply outside Bell County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9011.157. Contracts and Cooperation With Municipality Inside District

Sec. 9011.157.  CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITY INSIDE DISTRICT.  (a)  The district territory described by the law codified by this chapter intentionally overlaps the territory of an existing municipality.  The board may contract or cooperate with the municipality on matters that come within the purposes for which the district is organized or in aid of those purposes.
(b)  The municipality may contract with the district for the purposes stated in this section or in aid of those purposes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9011.158. Prohibited Agreements

Sec. 9011.158.  PROHIBITED AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The district may not enter into a contract or agreement that requires the district or the people in the district to lose ownership of or control over the use of any district property, real, personal, or mixed, after payment of all outstanding legal obligations of the district, including bonds and refunding bonds.
(b)  A contract or agreement prohibited by this section, if entered into by the board, is void.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9011.201. Depository

Sec. 9011.201.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more banks to serve as depository for the district's money.
(b)  District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank, except that:
(1)  money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with the trustee bank named in the trust indenture; and
(2)  money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.
(c)  To the extent that money in a depository bank or the trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of county funds.
(d)  Membership on the board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a depository.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9011.202. Imposition of Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 9011.202.  IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES.  A tax imposed by the district must be an ad valorem tax, including a tax to:
(1)  pay off bonds for preliminary surveys and investigation or to provide funds for conducting preliminary surveys, if no construction bonds are to be issued; and
(2)  pay the principal and interest and other costs that may be paid from taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9011.203. Tax Assessor and Collector

Sec. 9011.203.  TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.  (a)  The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.
(b)  The board may appoint deputies to assist the tax assessor and collector by an order stating the manner and period of assistance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9011.204. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 9011.204.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.251. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 9011.251.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue bonds to carry out any purpose of this chapter and to:
(1)  provide a water system, as authorized by this chapter, for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes;
(2)  pay fees of an attorney, engineer, or fiscal agent;
(3)  pay the cost of printing and issuing bonds; and
(4)  exercise any other power conferred by this chapter.
(b)  The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
(c)  Bonds issued by the district must be payable by a pledge of:
(1)  revenue;
(2)  ad valorem taxes imposed on all taxable property in the district; or
(3)  both revenue and ad valorem taxes.
(d)  The pledge must be in a resolution or trust indenture adopted or authorized by the board.
(e)  A bond issuance payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes is subject to the conditions prescribed by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.252. Form of Bonds

Sec. 9011.252.  FORM OF BONDS.  A district bond must be:
(1)  issued in the district's name;
(2)  signed by the president or vice president; and
(3)  attested by the secretary.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.253. Maturity

Sec. 9011.253.  MATURITY.  District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after their date of issuance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.254. Election for Bonds Payable From Ad Valorem Taxes

Sec. 9011.254.  ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.  (a)  Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election.
(b)  The board may order an election under this section without a petition.  The order must specify:
(1)  the time and place at which the election will be held;
(2)  the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
(3)  the maximum amount of the bonds;
(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds;
(5)  the form of the ballot; and
(6)  the presiding judge for each voting place.
(c)  Notice of the election must be published:
(1)  at least once in a newspaper published or having general circulation in the district; and
(2)  at least 14 days before the date of the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.255. Bonds Payable From Revenue

Sec. 9011.255.  BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.  (a)  In this section, "net revenue" means the gross revenue of the district less the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district and its property.
(b)  Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured under board resolution by a pledge of:
(1)  all or part of the net revenue of the district;
(2)  the net revenue of one or more contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds; or
(3)  other revenue specified by resolution of the board.
(c)  The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with, or subordinate to, the bond being issued, subject to the conditions specified in the pledge.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.256. Tax and Rate Requirements

Sec. 9011.256.  TAX AND RATE REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due.  The board may adopt the rate of the tax after considering the money received from pledged revenue available for payment of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
(b)  If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue, the board shall set and revise the rates of compensation for the use of the systems and services rendered by the district.
(c)  For bonds payable wholly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to:
(1)  pay the expense of operating and maintaining the facilities of the district;
(2)  pay the bonds as they mature and the interest as it accrues; and
(3)  maintain the reserve and other funds as provided by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust indenture.
(d)  For bonds payable partly from revenue, the rates of compensation must be sufficient to assure compliance with the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or with the trust indenture.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.257. Additional Security

Sec. 9011.257.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY.  (a)  Bonds, including refunding bonds, authorized by this subchapter may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien on physical property of the district, franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee the power to:
(1)  sell the property; and
(2)  take other action to further secure the bonds.
(b)  A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust:
(1)  is the owner of the property and facilities purchased; and
(2)  is entitled to maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.258. Trust Indenture or Deed of Trust

Sec. 9011.258.  TRUST INDENTURE OR DEED OF TRUST.  (a)  A deed of trust lien conferred on the physical property may be combined with the trust indenture authorized by this chapter.
(b)  The trust indenture or deed of trust may provide for:
(1)  the security of the bonds and the operation and preservation of the trust estate in the manner prescribed by the board;
(2)  amendment or modification of the trust indenture or deed of trust; and
(3)  the issuance of bonds to replace lost or mutilated bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.259. Use of Bond Proceeds

Sec. 9011.259.  USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this subchapter for the payment of:
(1)  interest to accrue during two years after the purchase of a system or expected to accrue during construction and two years after construction; and
(2)  a reserve interest and sinking fund.
(b)  The resolution authorizing the bonds or a trust indenture may provide for setting aside amounts under Subsection (a).
(c)  The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds to pay an expense incurred in accomplishing the purposes of the district, including:
(1)  the fees of attorneys, engineers, or fiscal agents; and
(2)  the cost of printing and issuing the bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.260. Appointment of Receiver

Sec. 9011.260.  APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (a)  On default or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest on bonds issued under this subchapter and payable wholly or partly from revenue, a court may, on petition of the holders of 25 percent of the outstanding bonds, appoint a receiver.
(b)  The receiver may collect and receive all district income, employ and discharge district agents and employees, take charge of money on hand, and manage the affairs of the district without consent or hindrance by the board.
(c)  The court may vest the receiver with any other power or duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.261. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 9011.261.  REFUNDING BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue refunding bonds without an election to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on those bonds.
(b)  Refunding bonds may:
(1)  be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;
(2)  combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or
(3)  be secured  by a pledge of other or additional revenue.
(c)  The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.
(d)  The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
(e)  Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable.  In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9011.262. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9011.262.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this subchapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9012.001. Definitions

Sec. 9012.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9012.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9012.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is:
(1)  a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
(2)  a water control and improvement district; and
(3)  a municipal corporation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9012.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9012.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property in the district will benefit from the creation of the district and the improvements the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Territory and Exclusions From District Territory › Section 9012.051. District Territory

Sec. 9012.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 554, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965 (Article 8280-315, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(3)  former Section 5, Chapter 554, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965 (Article 8280-315, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or
(4)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Territory and Exclusions From District Territory › Section 9012.052. Excluding Territory From the District

Sec. 9012.052.  EXCLUDING TERRITORY FROM THE DISTRICT.  (a)  The board may exclude territory from the district before voting any bonds or taxes in and for the district.
(b)  The board shall give notice of its intention to hold a hearing on the question of excluding territory from the district. The notice must:
(1)  specify the date and place of the hearing; and
(2)  describe by metes and bounds the territory proposed to be excluded.
(c)  The notice must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in Harris County.  The first publication of the notice must be at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing.
(d)  The board by order may exclude the territory from the district if at the hearing the board finds that the proposed exclusion of territory is advantageous to the district and to the territory to be excluded.  In the order, the board shall also redefine the boundaries of the district to embrace all land not excluded.  The territory is no longer a part of the district.
(e)  The order authorizing the exclusion must be recorded in the board minutes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter B. District Territory and Exclusions From District Territory › Section 9012.053. Hearings for Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 9012.053.  HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  (a)  The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of land or other property from the district.
(b)  This section may not be construed to prevent the board on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing under general law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9012.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 9012.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board is composed of five directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9012.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9012.151.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9012.152. Acquisition of Improvements

Sec. 9012.152.  ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS.  The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire improvements inside or outside the district that are necessary or convenient to carry out a power granted to the district under this chapter or a general law described by Section 9012.151.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9012.153. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9012.153.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
(b)  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power conferred by this chapter makes necessary the relocation, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, or a telephone or telegraph property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9012.155. Duration of Contract for Water Purchase or Sale

Sec. 9012.155.  DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE OR SALE.  A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not exceed 40 years.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9012.201. Tax Method

Sec. 9012.201.  TAX METHOD.  (a)  The district shall use the ad valorem basis or plan of taxation.
(b)  The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of a plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9013.001. Definitions

Sec. 9013.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9013.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9013.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Bell County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9013.003. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 9013.003.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(d)  The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their property and industries.  The district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an essential public function under the Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9013.004. Applicability of Water Control and Improvement Districts Law

Sec. 9013.004.  APPLICABILITY OF WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.  Except as provided in this chapter, general laws pertaining to water control and improvement districts govern the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9013.051. District Territory

Sec. 9013.051.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 18, Acts of the 55th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1957, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 300, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure.  A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:
(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;
(2)  the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;
(3)  the district's right to impose a tax; or
(4)  the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter B. District Territory › Section 9013.052. Hearings for Exclusion of Territory

Sec. 9013.052.  HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY.  A hearing may not be held to determine whether to exclude property included in the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9013.101. Composition of Board

Sec. 9013.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The board consists of six elected directors.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9013.102. Eligibility

Sec. 9013.102.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  Each director of the district must:
(1)  be a landowner within the district; and
(2)  reside in Bell County.
(b)  A director who fails to meet the requirements of this section during the director's tenure in office shall vacate that office.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9013.103. Director's Bond

Sec. 9013.103.  DIRECTOR'S BOND.  Each director shall give a bond in the amount of $1,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter C. Board of Directors › Section 9013.104. Failure to Elect Directors

Sec. 9013.104.  FAILURE TO ELECT DIRECTORS.  Failure to call a director election does not affect the legal status of the district, the board, a director, or the right of the board to act or function, and the directors continue to serve as provided by Section 17, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9013.151. General Powers

Sec. 9013.151.  GENERAL POWERS.  The district may exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9013.152. Water Control and Improvement District Powers

Sec. 9013.152.  WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.  To accomplish a purpose for which the district is created, the district has the powers conferred by the general laws of this state on water control and improvement districts, including the power to:
(1)  construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and repair a dam or other structure; and
(2)  acquire land, easements, equipment, or other property needed to use, control, and distribute water that may be impounded, diverted, or controlled by the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9013.153. Control of Water and Floodwater; Reclamation

Sec. 9013.153.  CONTROL OF WATER AND FLOODWATER; RECLAMATION.  The district has the power to:
(1)  control, store, preserve, and distribute the water and floodwater in the district for the irrigation of arid land, conservation, preservation, reclamation, and drainage of the lands in the district;
(2)  carry out flood prevention measures to prevent damage to the property in the district; and
(3)  reclaim lands heretofore damaged because of the failure to provide the facilities authorized to be constructed under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9013.154. Structures and Facilities

Sec. 9013.154.  STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES.  The district may acquire, construct, improve, repair, maintain, and operate a structure or facility inside or outside the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter D. Powers and Duties › Section 9013.155. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property

Sec. 9013.155.  COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY.  If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes necessary the relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, a telephone or telegraph property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.201. Tax Method

Sec. 9013.201.  TAX METHOD.  Subject to Section 9013.202, the district shall use an ad valorem plan of taxation, and the taxes imposed by the district shall be on an ad valorem basis.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.202. Hearing on Change in Method of Taxation; Limitation

Sec. 9013.202.  HEARING ON CHANGE IN METHOD OF TAXATION; LIMITATION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district may call a hearing to consider changing the method of taxation.
(b)  Once district bonds are approved by the attorney general or district court, the district may not change its plan of taxation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.203. Projects Exempt From Assessment or Taxation

Sec. 9013.203.  PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION.  The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.204. Maintenance Tax Election Procedures

Sec. 9013.204.  MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES.  (a)  A maintenance tax election shall be called and notice given in the same manner as for a bond election.
(b)  This chapter does not prevent the calling of a later maintenance tax election to establish or increase the amount of tax if the board determines that a maintenance tax election is required.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.205. Maintenance Tax Rate

Sec. 9013.205.  MAINTENANCE TAX RATE.  In calling a maintenance tax election, the board must specify the maximum proposed tax rate.  To impose a maintenance tax at a rate that exceeds the maximum proposed rate approved by the voters, the board must submit the question of a tax rate increase to the voters.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.206. Use of Maintenance Tax Proceeds

Sec. 9013.206.  USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX PROCEEDS.  (a)  The district may spend maintenance tax proceeds for:
(1)  an easement or right-of-way;
(2)  any purpose for which a district may spend bond proceeds; and
(3)  maintenance and operation purposes.
(b)  The district may place surplus maintenance tax proceeds not needed for maintenance purposes into the sinking funds for outstanding district bonds.
(c)  The board's determination to spend maintenance tax proceeds is final and is not subject to judicial review, except on the grounds of fraud, palpable error, or gross abuse of discretion.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 9013.207. Approval of and Funding for Certain Plans for Works and Improvements

Sec. 9013.207.  APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PLANS FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(b)  This section applies only to plans contemplated by the district for works and improvements, or amendments to the plans, that are prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the district directors.
(c)  An engineer's report covering the plans and improvements to be constructed, and the maps, plats, profiles, and data fully showing and explaining the plans and improvements, are not required to be filed in the district office before an election is held to authorize the issuance of bonds for the works and improvements.  The plans and specifications, engineering reports, profiles, maps, and other data, and subsequent amendments to those items, are not required to be approved by the commission before the bonds are issued.
(d)  Before the district may spend any funds for the construction of any works and improvements, the commission must approve the portion of the works and improvements to be constructed.  The commission's advance approval for the entire project contemplated by the district is not required.  The commission may approve on a separate basis the portion of the entire project or works and improvements:
(1)  to be constructed at a particular time; and
(2)  on which plans and specifications of the Natural Resources Conservation Service have been prepared and submitted by the district to the commission.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9013.251. Issuance of Bonds

Sec. 9013.251.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS.  To accomplish a district purpose, the district may issue bonds as provided by general law for water control and improvement districts to obtain money necessary to furnish land or easements or permanent improvements on the land or easements.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9013.252. Failed Bond Election

Sec. 9013.252.  FAILED BOND ELECTION.  (a)  A general law, including Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, that provides for calling a hearing on the dissolution of a district after a failed district bond election does not apply to the district.
(b)  The district continues to exist and retain its full power to function and operate regardless of the outcome of a bond election.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9013 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6 › Subchapter F. Bonds › Section 9013.253. Bonds Exempt From Taxation

Sec. 9013.253.  BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.  A bond issued under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in this state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9014 - Moore Farm Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9014.001. Definitions

Sec. 9014.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a board member.
(3)  "District" means the Moore Farm Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Kaufman County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 503 (S.B. 401), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts › Chapter 9014 - Moore Farm Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Kaufman County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 9014.002. Nature of District

Sec. 9014.002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a water control and improvement district in Kaufman 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. 503 (S.B. 401), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.