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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8016.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8016.0301.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8016.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8016.0302.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8016.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8016.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8016.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8016.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8016.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8016.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8016.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8016.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes;  or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8016.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8016.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8016.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8016.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8016.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8016.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8016.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8016.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8016.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8016.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8016 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8016.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8016.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (H.B. 5316), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8017.0101.  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 Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8017.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8017.0103.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8017.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8017.0103 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8017.0105.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8017.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8017.0106.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8017.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8017.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8017.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8017.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8017.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Lisa Smith;
(2)  Alma Blanco;
(3)  Charlotte Ann Pollett;
(4)  Carter Posey; and
(5)  Scott Toner.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8017.0103; 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 8017.0103 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 8017.0103; 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8017.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8017.0301.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8017.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8017.0302.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8017.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8017.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8017.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8017.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8017.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8017.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8017.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8017.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8017.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8017.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8017.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8017.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8017.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8017.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8017.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8017.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8017.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8017.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8017 - Hillcrest North Municipal Utility District of Wise County › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8017.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8017.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (S.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8018.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8018.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Director" means a member of the board.
(3)  "District" means the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8018.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8018.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8018.0003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit

Sec. 8018.0003.  FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(c)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8018.0004. District Territory

Sec. 8018.0004.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 787, Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, as that territory may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, 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 any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created 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 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8018.0051. Composition of Board

Sec. 8018.0051.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD.  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8018.0052. Board Vacancy

Sec. 8018.0052.  BOARD VACANCY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
(b)  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8018.0101. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8018.0101.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8018 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 319 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8018.0102. Water Conservation Program

Sec. 8018.0102.  WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section, "water conservation program" means the practices, techniques, and technologies that will reduce water consumption, reduce water loss or waste, improve efficiency in water use, or increase water recycling and reuse so that a water supply is available for future or alternative uses.
(b)  The district shall adopt and implement a water conservation program consistent with rules and criteria adopted and enforceable by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for similarly situated districts in the region.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0101. Definitions

Sec. 8019.0101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(3)  "Director" means a board member.
(4)  "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0102. Nature of District

Sec. 8019.0102.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0103. Confirmation and Director Election Required

Sec. 8019.0103.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0104. Consent of Municipality Required

Sec. 8019.0104.  CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.  The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8019.0103 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0105. Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit

Sec. 8019.0105.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8019.0106. Initial District Territory

Sec. 8019.0106.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8019.0201. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 8019.0201.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.
(b)  Except as provided by Section 8019.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 8019.0202. Temporary Directors

Sec. 8019.0202.  TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.  (a)  The temporary board consists of:
(1)  Rose Ann Hancock;
(2)  Kimberly Newman;
(3)  Morgan L. Horvitz;
(4)  Gigi Zientek; and
(5)  Michelle McCormick.
(b)  Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1)  the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8019.0103; 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 8019.0103 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 8019.0103; 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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8019.0301. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 8019.0301.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8019.0302. Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

Sec. 8019.0302.  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 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8019.0303. Authority for Road Projects

Sec. 8019.0303.  AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8019.0304. Road Standards and Requirements

Sec. 8019.0304.  ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.
(b)  If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.
(c)  If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 8019.0305. Compliance With Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution

Sec. 8019.0305.  COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.  The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8019.0401. Elections Regarding Taxes or Bonds

Sec. 8019.0401.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 8019.0403.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8019.0402. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 8019.0402.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held under Section 8019.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 8019.0403. Contract Taxes

Sec. 8019.0403.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8019.0501. Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 8019.0501.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8019.0502. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 8019.0502.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8019 - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 201 › Subchapter E. Bonds and Other Obligations › Section 8019.0503. Bonds for Road Projects

Sec. 8019.0503.  BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.  At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 193 (S.B. 2164), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8020 - Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8020.0001. Definition

Sec. 8020.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "district" means the Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8020 - Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8020.0002. Nature of District

Sec. 8020.0002.  NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a municipal utility district converted from a fresh water supply district by Chapter 814, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8020 - Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8020.0003. District Territory

Sec. 8020.0003.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district's boundaries are those confirmed by Section 3, Chapter 814, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, as those boundaries may have been modified under:
(1)  Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
(2)  Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code; or
(3)  other law.
(b)  The confirmation of boundaries described by Subsection (a):
(1)  does not enlarge or diminish the district as it existed on September 1, 1997; and
(2)  includes the property in the district that was being served or taxed on September 1, 1997.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8020 - Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 8020.0004. District Name Change

Sec. 8020.0004.  DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.  The district's board of directors may change the name of the district in an open meeting for which proper notice has been given.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8020 - Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 8020.0051. Municipal Utility District Powers

Sec. 8020.0051.  MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by Chapter 54, Water Code.
(b)  The district may not exercise any authority with regard to firefighting or to municipal solid waste disposal.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 6 - Water and Wastewater › Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts › Chapter 8021 - Lakeway Municipal Utility District › Section 8021.0001. Definitions

Sec. 8021.0001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the district.
(2)  "District" means the Lakeway Municipal Utility District, Travis County.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2021.