Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 6913.106. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT. When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act, the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all powers this chapter gives the president. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 28…

Sec. 6913.107. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS. (a) Each director shall give bond in the amount of $5,000 conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by the board. The treasurer's bond shall be conditione…

Sec. 6913.108. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. (a) Each director: (1) shall receive a fee not to exceed $5 for attending each board meeting; and (2) is also entitled to receive $5 for each day devoted to the business of the district if the service is expressly approved by the board. (…

Sec. 6913.151. ACQUISITION OF WATER OR WATER RIGHTS. (a) The district may acquire a groundwater or surface water supply. (b) The district may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or from permit owners. (c) The district ma…

Sec. 6913.152. CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. The district may construct or otherwise acquire all works, plants, and other facilities necessary or useful for the purpose of processing groundwater or surface water and transporting the water to any person for municipal, d…

Sec. 6913.153. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) To carry out a power provided by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land and easements inside or outside the district in Haskell County. (b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in th…

Sec. 6913.154. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the constructi…

Sec. 6913.155. CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASING CONTRACTS. A construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies is governed by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 6913.156. CONTRACTS RELATED TO WATER SUPPLY AND FACILITIES. (a) The district may contract with any person to supply water to the person. (b) The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production…

Sec. 6913.201. DEPOSITORY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (i), the board shall designate one or more banks in Haskell County to serve as depository for the district's money. (b) District money shall be deposited with a designated depository bank or banks, except that: (1) m…

Sec. 6913.202. PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR TAXATION. The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project or any part of a project. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 6913.203. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR. Before the sale and delivery of district bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.…

Sec. 6913.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district may issue bonds to carry out any power conferred by this chapter, including the power to provide a source of water supply for any person for municipal, domestic, or industrial purposes. (b) The bonds must be authorized by …

Sec. 6913.252. FORM OF BONDS. District bonds must be: (1) issued in the district's name; (2) signed by the president or vice president; and (3) attested by the secretary. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 6913.253. MATURITY. District bonds must mature not later than 40 years after the date of their issuance. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 6913.254. BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE. (a) In this section, "net revenue" means the district's gross revenue, other than taxation, minus the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district and its property. (b) District bonds may be secured as descr…

Sec. 6913.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. The district may issue bonds: (1) payable from ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in the district; or (2) secured by and payable from: (A) taxes described by Subdivision (1); and (B) revenue of the district. Added by A…

Sec. 6913.256. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. (a) District bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a district election at which a majority of the votes cast favor the bond issuance…

Sec. 6913.257. TAX AND COMPENSATION RATES. (a) If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become due. The board may adopt the rate…

Sec. 6913.258. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) District bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured by a deed of trust lien on physical property of the district and all franchises, easements, water rights and appropriat…

Sec. 6913.259. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of district bonds for the payment of interest expected to accrue during construction and for one year after construction in a reserve interest and sinking fund. The resolution …

Sec. 6913.260. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. (a) On default or threatened default in the payment of principal of or interest on district bonds that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a court may appoint a receiver for the district on petition of the holders of 25 percent of th…

Sec. 6913.261. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding district bonds and interest on those bonds. (b) Refunding bonds may: (1) be issued to refund bonds of more than one series; (2) combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the s…

Sec. 6913.262. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. District bonds, the transfer of district bonds, and income from district bonds, including profits made on the sale of district bonds, are exempt from taxation in this state. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. …

Sec. 6914.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of supervisors of the district. (2) "District" means the Pettus Municipal Utility District. (3) "Supervisor" means a member of the board. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, …

Sec. 6914.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is: (1) a conservation and reclamation district in Bee County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; (2) a fresh water supply district; and (3) a municipal corporation. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. …

Sec. 6914.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC 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 creation of the district and the improvements that the district will purchase, cons…

Sec. 6914.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 38, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1…

Sec. 6914.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of five elected supervisors. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 6914.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code. Added…

Sec. 6914.102. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS. (a) The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire improvements inside or outside the district but wholly in Bee County, that are necessary to carry out a power granted to the district under this chapter or a general law describ…

Sec. 6914.103. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable rep…

Sec. 6914.104. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT. (a) The district may be composed of noncontiguous territory. (b) In addition to adding land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may add land as provided by this section. Land added to the district nee…

Sec. 6914.151. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector for the district for a term not to exceed the term of office of the supervisors making the appointment. (b) The district's tax assessor-collector is not required to be a resident …

Sec. 6915.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of supervisors of the district. (2) "District" means the Port Mansfield Public Utility District. (3) "Supervisor" means a member of the board. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1…

Sec. 6915.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is: (1) a conservation and reclamation district in Willacy County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; (2) a fresh water supply district; and (3) a municipal corporation. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S…

Sec. 6915.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC 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 creation of the district and the improvements that the district will purchase, cons…

Sec. 6915.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 4, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;…

Sec. 6915.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. (a) The board consists of five supervisors, appointed by the board of navigation and canal commissioners of the Willacy County Navigation District, and the port director of the Willacy County Navigation District. (b) The port director of the W…

Sec. 6915.052. TERMS. Supervisors serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of three supervisors expiring on January 15 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of two supervisors expiring on January 15 of each even-numbered year. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 …

Sec. 6915.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A supervisor must be a resident of Willacy County. A supervisor is not required to reside in or own land in the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.

Sec. 6915.054. EMPLOYEES. The board shall employ all necessary employees for the proper handling and operation of the district, and may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, and engineer and assistants and laborers as may be required, on the terms and for the compensati…

Sec. 6915.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has all the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a fresh water supply district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 53, Water Code. Added…

Sec. 6915.102. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire improvements inside or outside the district that are necessary to carry out a power granted to the district under this chapter or a general law described by Section 6915.101. Added …

Sec. 6915.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside Willacy County. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2017.

Sec. 6915.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable rep…