Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 8886.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Sutton County, unless the district's territory has been modified under: (1) Section 8886.052 or 8886.053 of this chapter or their predecessor statutes, former Section 11 or 14…

Sec. 8886.052. LAND EXCLUSION. Land may be excluded from the district in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Sections 49.303-49.308, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.053. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY. (a) Territory may be added to the district as provided by: (1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or (2) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code. (b) If the district annexes territory, the board shall determine the precincts to which annexe…

Sec. 8886.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors. (b) The directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.102. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct in Sutton County. One director is elected at large. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.103. ELECTION DATE. The district shall hold an election to elect directors on the uniform election date in May of each odd-numbered year or another date authorized by law. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.104. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (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) To be qualified for election as a director from a precinct, a person must be a resident of the precinc…

Sec. 8886.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district may exercise: (1) the powers essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and (2) the rights, powers, and functions provided by this chapte…

Sec. 8886.152. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the administrative and procedural provisions of Chapters 36 and 51, Water Code, apply to the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.153. WELL PERMITS. (a) The board may: (1) require a permit for drilling, equipping, or completing a well in a groundwater reservoir in the district; and (2) issue a permit that imposes terms relating to drilling, equipping, or completing a well that are necessary to pre…

Sec. 8886.154. WELL SPACING AND PRODUCTION. To minimize as far as practicable the drawdown of the water table or the reduction of the artesian pressure, the board may provide for spacing wells that are producing water from a groundwater reservoir in the district and may regulate …

Sec. 8886.155. LOGS. The board may require that: (1) accurate driller's logs be kept of wells in any groundwater reservoir in the district; and (2) a copy of driller's logs and of any electric logs that are made of the wells be filed with the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Le…

Sec. 8886.156. AVAILABLE GROUNDWATER. The board shall determine the quantity of the groundwater available for production and use and the improvements, developments, and recharges that will be necessary for any groundwater reservoirs in the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg.,…

Sec. 8886.157. SURVEYS. The board may have a licensed engineer survey the groundwater of any groundwater reservoir in the district and the facilities for the development, production, and use of groundwater from any reservoir in the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., C…

Sec. 8886.158. RESEARCH AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL. The district may carry out research projects, develop information, and determine limitations, if any, that should be placed on the withdrawal of groundwater. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 …

Sec. 8886.159. COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION. The district may collect and preserve information regarding the use of the groundwater and the practicability of recharge of a groundwater reservoir in the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803…

Sec. 8886.160. CONTRACT FOR SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER. The district may contract for, sell, and distribute water from a water import authority or other agency. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 8886.161. ACQUISITION OF LAND. The board may acquire land to: (1) erect a dam; (2) drain a lake, draw, depression, or creek; and (3) install pumps and other equipment necessary to recharge a groundwater reservoir in the district. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 …

Sec. 8886.162. ELECTIONS. The district shall conduct elections in the manner provided by Chapter 51, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019. SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 8886.201. TAX AND BOND PROVISIONS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the tax and bond provisions of Chapters 36 and 51, Water Code, apply to the district. (b) On approval of the majority of the voters in an election called for that purpose, the district may i…

Sec. 8886.251. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. The district may be dissolved as provided by Chapter 36, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.