Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 7502.051. COMPOSITION. The board consists of five directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 7502.052. QUALIFICATIONS. A director must: (1) be at least 18 years of age; and (2) own land, or an interest in land in the authority, directly or as an interest in an entity owning that land at the time of the person's appointment as a director. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg…

Sec. 7502.053. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY COMMISSION; TERM. The commission shall: (1) appoint a person recommended to the board under Section 7502.054 or 7502.055 for a four-year term; or (2) reject the person recommended. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec.…

Sec. 7502.054. RECOMMENDATION BY LANDOWNERS. (a) The board shall seek recommendations from the landowners in the authority for the appointment of directors. The board shall take a recommendation for each director whose term expires in January following the annual board meeting he…

Sec. 7502.055. RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR FOLLOWING REJECTION BY COMMISSION. (a) If the commission rejects a recommendation submitted by the board, the board shall hold a special meeting of landowners not later than the 20th day after the date notice of the meeting is mailed to t…

Sec. 7502.056. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by: (1) the remaining directors, if three or more directors remain on the board; or (2) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if fewer than three directors r…

Sec. 7502.057. COMPENSATION. Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director shall receive a fee of $50 for each day spent performing official duties as a director, not to exceed $200 per month. Added by Acts 2…

Sec. 7502.058. REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS. The board shall hold regular meetings at least annually. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 7502.101. GENERAL RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES, FUNCTIONS, AND DUTIES. The authority has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapter 58, Water Code, applicable to irrigation districts. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 …

Sec. 7502.102. GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD. The board shall provide for: (1) the proper execution of all contracts, disbursements, and transfers; (2) the investment of money; and (3) the handling of any other matter authorized by the board and recorded in the official minutes of the …

Sec. 7502.103. AWARD OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS. (a) The authority may award a contract for more than $25,000 for the construction of water system improvements or the purchase of materials and machinery only after publishing notice of the proposed construction or purchase contract in a…

Sec. 7502.104. EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) If the authority has no outstanding bonds, the board may exclude land or other property from the authority under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. (b) The board may require a petitioner for exclusion to: (1) pay the authority: (A) the fai…

Sec. 7502.105. FAILURE TO REPAIR OR IMPROVE. (a) If the board finds that the failure or refusal of a landowner receiving water from the authority to make repairs or improvements to any of the landowner's water lines connected to the authority's water system adversely affects the …

Sec. 7502.151. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS FROM PREVIOUS DISTRICT. The authority may use any bond or bond retirement funds not canceled under Section 3, Chapter 522, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, for any lawful purpose. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B.…

Sec. 7502.152. AD VALOREM TAXES PROHIBITED. The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 7502.153. ASSESSMENTS FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES. (a) Before October 1 of each year, or as soon after that date as practicable, the board shall: (1) estimate the total costs and expenses to be incurred by the authority during the ensuing fiscal year for the proper maintenance an…

Sec. 7502.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS. The board may issue revenue bonds of the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 7502.202. PURPOSE OF BONDS. Bonds sold under this subchapter must be for the purpose of: (1) constructing improvements, additions, and extensions to the authority's water system and rebuilding, replacing, or protecting the water system as required to provide efficient servic…

Sec. 7502.203. SECURITY FOR REVENUE BONDS. (a) The principal of and interest on revenue bonds issued under this subchapter and the redemption price of the bonds must be secured by and payable solely from a pledge of all or any part of designated revenue resulting from the operati…

Sec. 7502.204. MATURITY OF BONDS. Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be issued to mature within 30 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 7502.205. CAPITALIZED INTEREST AND DISCOUNT ON BONDS. (a) Capitalized interest on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed two years. (b) A discount on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed five percent of the par value of the bonds. Added by Acts 2005, …

Sec. 7502.206. VALIDATION OF BONDS. The board may file suit to validate bonds in the manner provided by Section 58.453, Water Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.