Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 6603.104. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise its power of eminent domain outside the district without the express consent of the governing body of the municipality or the commissioners court of the county in which the territory being condemned is lo…

Sec. 6603.151. IMPOSITION OF TAXES. (a) Taxes shall be imposed under the provisions of the general laws applicable to fresh water supply districts, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code. The district must hold an election required for the imposition or increase of taxes in the…

Sec. 6603.152. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR. (a) The assessor and collector of taxes for Waller County is the assessor and collector of taxes for the district. (b) For services to the district in assessing and collecting taxes for the district, the assessor and collector m…

Sec. 6603.201. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the district for a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $200 for each violation. (b) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation. Added by …

Sec. 6603.202. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) The district may sue in a district court to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. (b) The district may sue for injunctive relief and a civil penalty in the same proceeding. Added by A…

Sec. 6603.203. DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. If the district sues to recover a civil penalty or for injunctive relief under this chapter, or to recover any fee or charge under this chapter, the court may include in any final judgment in favor of the district an award…

Sec. 6603.204. PENALTIES CUMULATIVE. A penalty under this subchapter is in addition to any other penalty authorized by law. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 6604.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County. (2) "District" means the Fort Bend County Drainage District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 6604.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. (a) The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage. (b) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the …

Sec. 6604.003. DISTRICT TERRITORY. Unless the district territory has been modified under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Fort Bend County. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B.…

Sec. 6604.051. GOVERNING BODY. (a) The commissioners court is the governing body of the district and the agency through which the management and control of the district is administered. (b) The commissioners court may perform any act necessary to carry out the purposes of this ch…

Sec. 6604.052. DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS. (a) The county judge, county commissioners, county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, and county depository of Fort Bend County shall perform all duties in conn…

Sec. 6604.101. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The district has the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter. (b) The district may perform any act necessary or proper to carry out a district purpose. Added by Acts 2009,…

Sec. 6604.102. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district: (1) by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, may acquire inside the district an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district; an…

Sec. 6604.103. DISPOSAL OR LEASE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY. (a) The district may dispose of property or a property right that is not needed for a district purpose. (b) The district may lease property or a property right for a purpose that does not interfere with the district's use of …

Sec. 6604.104. GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS. The district may: (1) devise plans and construct works to reclaim land in the district; (2) provide drainage facilities for reclamation and drainage of the overflowed land and other land in the district that needs drainage; …

Sec. 6604.105. ARRANGEMENTS WITH UNITED STATES. (a) The district may cooperate with, contract with, or receive a grant, loan, or advancement from the United States to exercise a district power or to further a district purpose. (b) The district may contribute to the United States …

Sec. 6604.106. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. The district may cooperate and contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state to carry out a district purpose. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, …

Sec. 6604.107. CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND. (a) The district may construct works, ditches, canals, or other improvements over, across, or along: (1) a public stream, road, or highway; or (2) land belonging to this state. (b) A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on a sta…

Sec. 6604.151. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS. (a) The commissioners court may impose a tax at a rate not to exceed 25 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district to pay the cost of maintaining district property and operating the district. (b) …

Sec. 6604.152. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The county tax assessor-collector of Fort Bend County is the tax assessor-collector for the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS

Sec. 6604.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The commissioners court may: (1) issue district bonds to finance carrying out any power or purpose granted by this chapter to the district; and (2) provide for the payment of the interest on the bonds as it accrues and for a sinking fund f…

Sec. 6604.202. LIMITATION ON DEBT. The total principal amount of bonds issued under Section 6604.201 that the district may have outstanding at any time may not exceed five percent of the assessed value of all taxable property in the district as shown by the most recent appraisal …

Sec. 6604.203. FORM OF BONDS. (a) A district bond issued under this chapter must be: (1) issued in the name of the district; (2) signed by the county judge of Fort Bend County; and (3) attested by the county clerk of Fort Bend County. (b) If the bond is issued with one or more in…

Sec. 6604.204. MATURITY. District bonds issued under Section 6604.201 must mature not later than 30 years after their date of issuance. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 6604.205. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM TAXES. (a) The commissioners court may not issue district bonds under Section 6604.201 until the issuance of the bonds and the imposition of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds are authorized by a majority of the …

Sec. 6604.206. ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TIME WARRANTS PROHIBITED. The district may not issue time warrants payable from taxes. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2011.

Sec. 6605.001. 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 Brazoria County Drainage District No. 8. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff…

Sec. 6605.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 6605.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The legislature finds that: (1) providing the district with the powers authorized by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, benefits the citizens and property in the district; (2) all property in the district benefits; (3) all property t…

Sec. 6605.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 6, Special Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session, 1930, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter I, Chapter 56, Water Code, before S…

Sec. 6605.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board consists of three directors. (b) The board has all the powers conferred on a board of directors under Chapter 56, Water Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. PO…

Sec. 6605.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties of a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the right to: (1) impose taxes; and (2) issue bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.…

Sec. 6605.151. DEPOSITING REVENUE. (a) Tax collections, after deductions of discounts and fees for collecting taxes, shall be deposited in the depository of the district. The collections may be withdrawn as directed by the board. (b) All other district income shall be deposited i…

Sec. 6605.152. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT MONEY. (a) The board is responsible for all money the district receives. (b) The county judge does not have a duty to countersign any warrants or checks. The county treasurer and the county auditor do not have a duty to perform any servi…

Sec. 6605.201. IMPOSITION OF TAXES. Not later than October 1 of each year, for the benefit of the district, the board shall: (1) impose a tax on all property subject to taxation in the district to: (A) meet the requirements of district bonds; and (B) provide for district maintena…

Sec. 6605.202. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The tax assessor-collector of Brazoria County is the tax assessor-collector for the district. (b) The tax assessor-collector shall charge and deduct from payments to the district amounts for the tax assessor-collector's services as may b…

Sec. 6607.001. 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 Wharton County Drainage District. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September…

Sec. 6607.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a drainage district created in Wharton County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, subject to approval at a confirmation election under Section 6607.102. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec.…

Sec. 6607.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE. (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 that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by S…

Sec. 6607.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district territory is coextensive with the boundaries of Wharton County, Texas. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (S.B. 637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sec. 6607.051. DIRECTORS. (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors consisting of the Commissioners Court of Wharton County. (b) Service on the board is an additional duty of office for a member of the Commissioners Court of Wharton County. Added by Acts 2009, 81s…

Sec. 6607.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has all rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state applicable to a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 56, Wa…

Sec. 6607.102. CONFIRMATION ELECTION. (a) The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district. (b) Section 41.001(a), Election Code, does not apply to a confirmation election under this section. (c) Except as provided by this section, the confirmation electio…

Sec. 6608.0101. 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 Cypress Creek Drainage Improvement District. Adde…

Sec. 6608.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1130 (H.B. 5334), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.