Title SD, Special District Local Laws Code

Sec. 7211.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS. Notwithstanding Section 65.102, Water Code, to be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be: (1) at least 18 years old; (2) a resident citizen of this state; and (3) either a user of the district facilities or a qualified vote…

Sec. 7211.101. GENERAL POWERS. The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas C…

Sec. 7211.102. WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE. (a) The district may charge a water service impact fee that is equal to the tap fee charged by the San Jacinto Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff. (b) Chapter 395, Local Government Code, does not…

Sec. 7211.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn, for sanitary sewer purposes, land, easements, or other property located outside the boundaries of the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528 (S.B. 8…

Sec. 7212.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district" means the Goforth Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.

Sec. 7212.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special utility district in Caldwell, Hays, and Travis Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. A…

Sec. 7212.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009: (1) the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that: (A) any debts of the district incurred…

Sec. 7212.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.

Sec. 7212.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in…

Sec. 7212.051. DIRECTORS. The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (S.B. 1661), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 7212.101. GENERAL POWERS. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts …

Sec. 7212.102. WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE. (a) The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the sum of the capital improvement fee and connection fee charged by the Goforth Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff…

Sec. 7213.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district" means the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 7213.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a special utility district in Kaufman County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. Added by Acts 2007, 80…

Sec. 7213.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation and initial directors' election held before September 1, 2009: (1) the district is dissolved on September 1, 2009, except that the district shall: (A) pay any debts i…

Sec. 7213.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT LAW. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, apply to the district. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 7213.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in…

Sec. 7213.051. DIRECTORS. The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 and not more than 11 directors. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1000 (S.B. 1942), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 7213.101. GENERAL POWERS. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code, applicable to special utility districts …

Sec. 7213.102. WATER SERVICE IMPACT FEE. (a) The district may charge a water service impact fee that is not greater than the equity buy-in fee charged by the Gastonia-Scurry Water Supply Corporation on December 31, 2006, under that corporation's tariff. (b) Chapter 395, Local Gov…

Sec. 7214.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district" means the Rockett Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 386 (H.B. 436), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. BONDS

Sec. 7214.051. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district has the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code. (b) Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 386 (H.B.…

Sec. 7215.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district" means the Marilee Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B. 2055), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. BONDS

Sec. 7215.051. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district has the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of an issuer under Chapter 1371, Government Code. (b) Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to the district. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980 (H.B.…

Sec. 7216.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the Johnson County Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03…

Sec. 7216.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Johnson, Hill, Ellis, and Tarrant Counties created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2…

Sec. 7216.003. 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 works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Secti…

Sec. 7216.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 780, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; (2) Subchapter H, C…

Sec. 7216.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 11 elected directors. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 7216.101. SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. Except as specifically limited by Section 7216.102, the district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, functions, and duties provided by general law applicable to a special utility district created under Section 59, …

Sec. 7216.102. LIMITATION OF CERTAIN POWERS. (a) Before June 20, 2009, the district: (1) shall limit the exercise of its powers related to the provision of public water utility service to territory that is located within the boundaries of the district or as authorized by Certific…

Sec. 7216.103. DISTRICT RULES. The district may adopt and enforce reasonable rules. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2017.

Sec. 7216.104. CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL REGULATION. (a) If a municipality asserts regulatory authority, including water quality standards, over a geographic area located within the district's jurisdiction, the municipality's regulation controls over the district's regulation if th…

Sec. 7216.151. TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING; SALES TAX EXEMPTION. This chapter may not be construed to impair the district's ability or right to obtain tax-exempt bond financing or a state sales tax exemption. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.03, eff.…

Sec. 7218.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the Jonah Water Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff.…

Sec. 7218.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The district is governed by a board of nine directors. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 7218.052. DIRECTOR ELIGIBILITY. To be eligible to be listed on the ballot as a candidate for or to serve as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) a retail water or sewer service customer of the district. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch…

Sec. 7218.053. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS. (a) The board by rule may provide for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts. (b) In addition to the qualifications required by Section 7218.052, if the board provides for the el…

Sec. 7219.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "City" means the City of Georgetown. (3) "District" means the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 525 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. June …

Sec. 7219.051. PROPOSAL FOR DISSOLUTION; NOTICE. (a) If a majority of the board votes to propose to dissolve the district, the board may issue notice of a hearing on a proposal to dissolve the district. (b) The district may not vote on the issue of dissolution before the earlier …

Sec. 7219.052. HEARING AND ORDER. (a) At the hearing, held at the time and place stated in the notice under Section 7219.051, the board shall: (1) hear all interested persons; (2) consider whether the best interests of the persons and property in the district will be served by di…

Sec. 7219.053. ASSUMPTION OF OPERATION, MANAGEMENT, AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF DISTRICT. (a) On the date the board enters a finding under Section 7219.052(b) that the district will be dissolved, the city shall assume: (1) control of the operation and management of the affairs …

Sec. 7219.054. REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER. The board's order dissolving the district is final and may not be appealed in any manner to any judicial, administrative, or other tribunal if the board's order is entered after the completion of the process to transfer the district's certi…

Sec. 7220.0101. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the High Point Special Utility District of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 7220.0201. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The district is governed by a board of seven directors. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 746 (H.B. 4617), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 7220.0202. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS. (a) The board by rule may provide for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member districts. (b) If the board provides for the election of some or all of the directors from single-member distr…