Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 8844.051. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AUTHORIZED. The board may annex territory to the district as provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 8844.052. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION ELECTION. (a) To initiate a proceeding to annex territory to the district, a written petition requesting that the board call an annexation election must be presented to the board. (b) The petition must: (1) define the territory to be annexed…

Sec. 8844.053. HEARING; ELECTION ORDER. (a) On receipt of a petition under Section 8844.052, the board shall set a date for a hearing on the petition. The hearing must be set for a date that is not later than the 20th day after the date the board receives the petition. (b) The bo…

Sec. 8844.054. BALLOTS. Ballots for an election called under Section 8844.053 must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _______________________ (briefly describe the territory to be annexed) in the Hill Country Underground Water Conse…

Sec. 8844.055. DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS. (a) If a majority of the voters in the district and a majority of the voters in the territory to be annexed voting on the proposition vote in favor of the proposition, the territory is annexed to the district, and the board shall is…

Sec. 8844.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. (a) The board is composed of five directors, unless the board is expanded under Subsection (b). (b) If territory is annexed to the district, the territory annexed is entitled to be represented by one director, and the board shall add one direc…

Sec. 8844.102. TERMS. Directors serve four-year terms. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 8844.103. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE. (a) To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) at least 18 years of age. (b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (a): (1) to be a director from a…

Sec. 8844.104. ELECTION DATE. Each odd-numbered year, the board shall hold an election in the district on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors. Section 41.001(a)(2), Election Code, does not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st L…

Sec. 8844.151. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES. Except to the extent of a conflict with this chapter or as limited by this chapter, the district is governed by, is subject to, may exercise the powers granted by, and shall exercise the duties provided by Chapte…

Sec. 8844.152. RECLAMATION. The district may: (1) reclaim land in the district; and (2) construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 8844.153. SOIL CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT. The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for soil conservation and improvement. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139…

Sec. 8844.154. INPUT WELLS. The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 8844.155. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. The district may acquire any land or property necessary to carry out this chapter by: (1) gift; (2) grant; (3) devise; (4) lease; (5) purchase; or (6) the power of eminent domain. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), S…

Sec. 8844.156. SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY. Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that is not necessary to carry out the purpose or powers of the district as determined by the bo…

Sec. 8844.157. APPEARANCE BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION. The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information related to a pending permit application for an injection well to be…

Sec. 8844.158. PROHIBITION: SUPPLY OF GROUNDWATER. The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater inside or outside the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.