84(R) SB 1162 - Enrolled version

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	S.B. No. 1162




	AN ACT
	relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws
	concerning water and wastewater special districts, including
	conforming amendments.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	ARTICLE 1. NONSUBSTANTIVE REVISION OF LOCAL LAWS
	SECTION 1.01. Subtitle A, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapters 6610, 6611, 6612, 6613, and
	6614 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 6610. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6610.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6610.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6610.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE
	Sec. 6610.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 6610.005. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 6610.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 6610.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 6610.053. DIRECTOR'S BOND
	Sec. 6610.054. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 6610.055. BOARD VACANCY
	Sec. 6610.056. BOARD MEETINGS
	Sec. 6610.057. DISTRICT OFFICE
	Sec. 6610.058. DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6610.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 6610.102. GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS
	Sec. 6610.103. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 6610.104. CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND
	Sec. 6610.105. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 6610.106. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY
	Sec. 6610.107. DISPOSAL OF IMPOUNDED WATER
	Sec. 6610.108. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH STATE
	AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
	Sec. 6610.109. ARRANGEMENTS WITH UNITED STATES
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6610.151. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY
	Sec. 6610.152. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS;
	PUBLIC INSPECTION
	Sec. 6610.153. FILING OF COPIES OF AUDIT REPORT
	Sec. 6610.154. DEPOSITORY
	SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES
	Sec. 6610.201. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND
	OPERATION
	Sec. 6610.202. ELECTION FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
	TAX
	Sec. 6610.203. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	Sec. 6610.204. CERTIFICATION OF TAX RATE
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 6610.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR
	BONDS
	Sec. 6610.252. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 6610.253. MATURITY
	Sec. 6610.254. ELECTION REQUIRED
	Sec. 6610.255. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	CHAPTER 6610. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6610.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	district.
	(2) "Commissioners court" means the San Patricio
	County Commissioners Court.
	(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
	(4) "District" means the San Patricio County Drainage
	District. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6610.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide drainage for the
	district and reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed
	lands and other lands needing drainage. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	187, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE. (a) All
	property in the district and in this state will benefit from the
	district, the improvements and facilities acquired or constructed
	under this chapter, and all the provisions of this chapter.
	(b) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Secs. 1 (part), 17.)
	Sec. 6610.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district's
	boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of San Patricio
	County unless the district's territory has been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(2) other law. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 1
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 6610.005. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This
	chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (Acts
	61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 16.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 6610.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The board
	consists of five directors appointed by the commissioners court as
	follows:
	(1) one director appointed from each county
	commissioners precinct; and
	(2) one director appointed from the county at large.
	(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the
	terms of two directors expiring on January 31 of each even-numbered
	year and the terms of three directors expiring on January 31 of each
	odd-numbered year.
	(c) In January of each year, the commissioners court shall
	appoint directors to succeed directors whose term of office will
	expire January 31. The appointed directors' terms begin on
	February 1 of that year. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	Sec. 6610.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A director
	must:
	(1) be at least 18 years of age;
	(2) be a resident of this state; and
	(3) own land subject to taxation in the district.
	(b) A director appointed from a county commissioners
	precinct must be a resident of the precinct for which the director
	is appointed.
	(c) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the
	person owes delinquent taxes to San Patricio County. (Acts 61st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.053. DIRECTOR'S BOND. (a) Each director shall
	furnish a bond for $5,000 payable to the district and conditioned on
	faithful performance of the director's duties.
	(b) The bonds must be submitted to the commissioners court
	for approval. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.054. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. (a) Each
	director shall receive compensation as set by the commissioners
	court in an amount not to exceed the sum of $2,400 in any one
	calendar year.
	(b) In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this
	section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
	(c) A director's compensation may be increased as
	authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by
	the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or
	after September 1, 1995. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 8
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 6610.055. BOARD VACANCY. If a vacancy occurs in the
	office of director, the commissioners court shall appoint a
	director for the unexpired term. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187,
	Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.056. BOARD MEETINGS. (a) The board shall hold
	regular meetings at least once each calendar month at times
	prescribed by order adopted by the board.
	(b) The board shall hold special meetings when called by the
	board president or by any two other directors. The board secretary
	shall give written notice of a special meeting to each director. A
	director may waive the notice. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec.
	5 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.057. DISTRICT OFFICE. The board shall designate
	the location of the district's principal office at any place within
	the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.058. DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. (a) The board shall
	set the compensation of the general manager, attorneys, engineers,
	and all other employees of the district.
	(b) The board shall set the term and time of employment of
	all employees of the district and the method by which an employee
	may be discharged. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 8 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6610.101. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The district has the
	powers of government and may exercise the rights, privileges, and
	functions provided under this chapter.
	(b) The district may perform any act necessary or proper to
	carry out a district purpose. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Secs.
	1 (part), 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.102. GENERAL RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE POWERS.
	The district may:
	(1) devise plans and construct works to lessen and
	control floods and excess water;
	(2) reclaim land in the district;
	(3) provide drainage facilities and improvements for
	the reclamation and drainage of the overflowed land and other land
	in the district that needs drainage;
	(4) acquire and construct properties, facilities, and
	improvements inside or outside the district that in the judgment of
	the board are necessary to lessen and control floods in the district
	or to facilitate drainage and reclamation of land in the district;
	(5) remove natural or artificial obstructions from
	streams and watercourses; and
	(6) clean, straighten, widen, and maintain streams,
	watercourses, and drainage ditches. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.103. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.
	(a) The district, by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or
	condemnation, may acquire an easement, right-of-way, or other
	property needed to carry on the work of the district.
	(b) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain.
	Procedures with reference to condemnation, the assessment and
	estimation of damages, payment, appeal, and entrance on property
	pending appeal, and all other procedures prescribed by Chapter 21,
	Property Code, apply to the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.104. CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND. (a) The
	district may construct, acquire, own, and operate works, ditches,
	canals, or other improvements over, across, through, under, or
	along:
	(1) a public stream, canal, road, or highway; or
	(2) land belonging to this state.
	(b) A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on a
	state highway is subject to the approval of the Texas Department of
	Transportation.
	(c) A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on Texas
	Department of Criminal Justice land is subject to the approval of
	the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
	(d) A plan for an improvement of a public water supply canal
	or public stream under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of
	the state or federal agency that has jurisdiction over or that owns
	the public water supply canal or stream. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.105. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power makes necessary
	the relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade
	of, or altering the construction of a railroad, the necessary
	action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.106. DISPOSAL OF DISTRICT PROPERTY. (a) The
	district may sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of property or a
	property right that is no longer needed for a district purpose.
	(b) District land that adjoins privately owned land shall
	revert to the adjoining landowner when no longer needed for a
	district purpose. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.107. DISPOSAL OF IMPOUNDED WATER. The district
	may sell or otherwise dispose of any water impounded by a district
	improvement under conditions, contracts, and terms determined by
	the board, subject to the approval of any other political
	subdivision that has been granted rights to the water before May 13,
	1969. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.108. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION WITH STATE AND
	POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. The district may cooperate and contract
	with an agency or political subdivision of this state to carry out a
	district purpose. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.109. ARRANGEMENTS WITH UNITED STATES. (a) The
	district may cooperate with, contract with, or receive a grant,
	loan, or advancement from the United States to carry out a district
	power or to further a district purpose.
	(b) The district may contribute to the United States in
	connection with any project that is undertaken by the United States
	and affects or relates to a district purpose. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 10 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6610.151. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY. The district may
	disburse its money only by a check, draft, order, or other written
	instrument signed by a person authorized to sign the instrument by
	board order or resolution. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 7
	(part).)
	Sec. 6610.152. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS;
	PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The board shall keep complete and accurate
	accounts conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping.
	(b) The accounts and all contracts, documents, and records
	of the district shall be maintained at a place or places in the
	district designated by the board.
	(c) All contracts, documents, and records of the district
	shall be open for public inspection at all reasonable times. (Acts
	61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.153. FILING OF COPIES OF AUDIT REPORT. Copies of
	the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water
	Code, shall be certified to by the accountant who performed the
	audit and filed:
	(1) as required by Section 49.194, Water Code; and
	(2) with the state auditor. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	187, Sec. 7 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6610.154. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall designate
	one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for
	district money.
	(b) All district money shall be deposited in a depository
	bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the
	appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on
	the district's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of
	the principal and interest.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank is not
	insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money
	must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of
	county funds.
	(d) If the board designates a depository bank as the
	treasurer of the district, the bank shall serve as the treasurer.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 9.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES
	Sec. 6610.201. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND
	OPERATION. (a) The board may impose an annual ad valorem tax at a
	rate not to exceed 35 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable
	property in the district for the maintenance, operation, upkeep,
	and improvement of the district and the district's facilities,
	properties, and improvements.
	(b) The board may hold elections to increase, reduce, or
	abate a tax imposed under this section, subject to the limitation
	prescribed by Subsection (a).
	(c) An election to authorize the imposition of the tax or a
	subsequent tax election must be held as provided by Section
	6610.202. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 14 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.202. ELECTION FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.
	(a) The order calling an election under Section 6610.201 must
	specify:
	(1) the date of the election;
	(2) the location of the voting places; and
	(3) the presiding judge for each voting place.
	(b) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a
	substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of
	general circulation in San Patricio County. The notice must be
	published once each week for two consecutive weeks. The first
	publication must be at least 14 days before the date of the
	election.
	(c) In addition to the requirements of the Election Code,
	the ballots for an election for the imposition of a maintenance and
	operation tax must have printed on them "For Maintenance tax" and
	the contrary of that proposition.
	(d) The failure of an election does not prohibit subsequent
	elections for the same purpose. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187,
	Secs. 2 (part), 14 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.203. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The San Patricio
	County tax assessor-collector shall assess and collect taxes
	imposed by the board. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 15
	(part).)
	Sec. 6610.204. CERTIFICATION OF TAX RATE. Each year, the
	board shall certify to the San Patricio County tax
	assessor-collector the rate or rates of tax that the board has
	imposed for bond and maintenance purposes. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 187, Sec. 15 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 6610.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR BONDS.
	(a) The board may issue district bonds to acquire money to
	accomplish any district purpose or carry out any power granted
	under this chapter to the district.
	(b) The board may impose continuing direct annual ad valorem
	taxes on all taxable property in the district sufficient to:
	(1) provide for the payment of the interest on the
	bonds as the interest accrues; and
	(2) create and provide for a sinking fund to pay the
	principal of the bonds as the principal matures. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 11 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.252. FORM OF BONDS. District bonds and any
	interest coupons appurtenant to the bonds must be signed and
	executed as provided by the board in the order authorizing the
	issuance of the bonds. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 11
	(part).)
	Sec. 6610.253. MATURITY. District bonds must mature not
	later than 40 years after their date of issuance. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 11 (part).)
	Sec. 6610.254. ELECTION REQUIRED. (a) Bonds, other than
	refunding bonds, may not be issued under Section 6610.251 unless
	first authorized by a majority of the voters voting at an election
	held to determine whether the bonds should be issued and whether a
	tax should be imposed to pay the principal of and interest on the
	bonds.
	(b) If a majority of the voters voting at a district bond
	election vote in favor of the issuance of bonds and the imposition
	of taxes, the board may:
	(1) issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
	(2) receive and use the proceeds for district
	purposes; and
	(3) impose taxes on all taxable property in the
	district sufficient to pay the interest on and principal of the
	bonds.
	(c) Notice of the election shall be given in the manner
	provided by Section 6610.202.
	(d) In addition to the requirements of the Election Code,
	the ballots must have printed on them "For the bonds and levy of
	taxes in payment thereof" and the contrary of that proposition.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec. 11 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6610.255. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The board may
	appropriate or set aside out of proceeds from the sale of district
	bonds an amount for:
	(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during
	the period of construction of improvements or facilities; and
	(2) the payment of all expenses incurred and to be
	incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.
	(b) For purposes of this section, the period of construction
	may not exceed three years. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 187, Sec.
	13(a).)
	CHAPTER 6611. WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6611.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6611.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6611.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6611.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 6611.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 6611.052. DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN
	CONNECTION WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT
	OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6611.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6611.102. DISTRICT POWERS
	Sec. 6611.103. EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 6611.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 6611.105. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER D. TAXES
	Sec. 6611.151. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND
	OPERATIONS
	Sec. 6611.152. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 6611.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR
	BONDS
	Sec. 6611.202. LIMITATION ON DEBT
	Sec. 6611.203. MATURITY
	Sec. 6611.204. BOND ELECTION
	CHAPTER 6611. WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6611.001. 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 Willacy County Drainage
	District No. 2. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6611.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the
	reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and
	other lands needing drainage. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Secs.
	1 (part), 3 (part).)
	Sec. 6611.003. 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
	the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Secs. 11, 13.)
	Sec. 6611.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 11, Acts
	of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before
	September 1, 1995;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 6611.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	five elected directors. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 5
	(part).)
	Sec. 6611.052. DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION
	WITH DISTRICT; DISTRICT OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS. (a) The
	county tax assessor-collector, county treasurer, and county
	depository of Willacy County shall perform all duties in connection
	with the district that they are required to perform by law in
	connection with official matters for Willacy County.
	(b) The board may employ a general manager for the district
	and any other agents, attorneys, engineers, and employees
	considered necessary in connection with the purposes of this
	chapter. All compensation for a person employed under this
	subsection may be payable from funds created under this chapter for
	the maintenance and operation of the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 7.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6611.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. To accomplish
	the purpose of reclaiming and draining the district's overflowed
	lands and other lands needing drainage, 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 the power to
	conserve, transport, and distribute fresh water. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 6611.102. DISTRICT POWERS. (a) The district may
	construct, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or
	replace any wall, dam, dike, levee, embankment, canal, drain, tank,
	lateral, or pump that the board considers necessary to carry out the
	district's purpose.
	(b) The district may make, construct, or otherwise acquire
	an improvement inside or outside the district's boundaries as
	necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general
	law. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 6611.103. EMINENT DOMAIN. The district's power of
	eminent domain is confined to Willacy County. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 4.)
	Sec. 6611.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under
	this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting,
	changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway,
	railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph
	property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be
	accomplished at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 6611.105. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT. (a) 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 need not be contiguous to the district.
	(b) The owner or owners of land may request by petition that
	the board include the land in the district.
	(c) A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the
	board and describe the land to be added to the district. The
	description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.
	The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by
	law for the conveyance of real estate.
	(d) The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under
	this section. The board may grant the petition and add the land to
	the district if the board considers the addition to be to the
	advantage of the district.
	(e) A petition granted under this section shall be filed and
	recorded in the deed records of Willacy County. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 12.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. TAXES
	Sec. 6611.151. AD VALOREM TAX FOR MAINTENANCE AND
	OPERATIONS. (a) The board 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) An election to authorize the imposition of the tax must
	be called by the board in the manner provided by Section 6611.204.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6611.152. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The Willacy County
	tax assessor-collector is the tax assessor-collector for the
	district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 10 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 6611.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; TAXES FOR BONDS.
	(a) The board may issue district bonds to acquire money to
	accomplish any district purpose or carry out any power granted
	under this chapter to the district.
	(b) The board may impose a tax on all taxable property in the
	district, as shown by the most recent certified appraisal roll of
	the district, sufficient to:
	(1) provide for the payment of the interest on the
	bonds as the interest accrues; and
	(2) create a sinking fund for the redemption of the
	bonds as the bonds mature. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 8(a)
	(part).)
	Sec. 6611.202. LIMITATION ON DEBT. The total principal
	amount of bonds issued under Section 6611.201 that the district may
	have outstanding at any time may not exceed 15 percent of the
	assessed value of all taxable property in the district as shown by
	the most recent appraisal roll of the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 8(a) (part).)
	Sec. 6611.203. MATURITY. District bonds issued under
	Section 6611.201 must mature not later than 30 years after their
	date of issuance. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Sec. 8(e) (part).)
	Sec. 6611.204. BOND ELECTION. (a) The board may submit a
	proposition for the issuance of district bonds under Section
	6611.201 at an election called for that purpose at any time the
	board considers proper.
	(b) Chapter 1251, Government Code, applies to a district
	bond election except to the extent of any conflict with this
	chapter.
	(c) If a majority of the voters voting at a district bond
	election vote in favor of the issuance of bonds and the imposition
	of taxes, the board may:
	(1) issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;
	(2) receive, use, and apply the proceeds for district
	purposes; and
	(3) impose taxes on all property subject to taxation
	in the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11, Secs. 8(b) (part),
	(c) (part).)
	CHAPTER 6612. CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6612.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6612.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6612.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6612.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 6612.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6612.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	CHAPTER 6612. CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6612.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	district.
	(2) "Commissioners court" means the Cameron County
	Commissioners Court.
	(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
	(4) "District" means the Cameron County Drainage
	District No. 1. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 145, Sec. 5 (part);
	New.)
	Sec. 6612.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Cameron County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for all purposes
	of that section, including the reclamation and drainage of its
	seeped, salty, waterlogged, and overflowed land and other land
	needing drainage. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 145, Secs. 1 (part), 2
	(part), 5 (part).)
	Sec. 6612.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The conversion of the district into a conservation and
	reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, and the provision to the district of the powers
	conferred by that section:
	(1) will benefit the residents and property in the
	district; and
	(2) benefit all property included in the district.
	(b) No property which is benefited is not included in the
	district.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 41st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 145, Secs. 2 (part), 11 (part).)
	Sec. 6612.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 145, Acts
	of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter I, Chapter 56, Water Code, before
	September 1, 1995;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 56, Water Code;
	(3) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(4) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 6612.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	three directors appointed by the commissioners court. (Acts 41st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 145, Sec. 4 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6612.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The
	district has the:
	(1) rights, powers, functions, and privileges
	provided to a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas
	Constitution and general law;
	(2) rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided to
	a drainage district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, and organized under general law, including Chapters
	49 and 56, Water Code; and
	(3) powers of government and the authority to exercise
	the rights, privileges, and functions conferred by this chapter.
	(b) The district has the right and power of a drainage
	district organized under Chapter 56, Water Code, to impose taxes
	and issue bonds. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 145, Secs. 1 (part), 5
	(part), 7 (part), 11 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 6613. CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6613.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6613.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6613.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6613.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 6613.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 6613.052. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6613.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 6613.102. CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR OF
	DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACTS FOR
	NEW CONSTRUCTION
	SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6613.151. TAXES
	Sec. 6613.152. DISTRICT FUNDS
	CHAPTER 6613. CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6613.001. 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 Cameron County Drainage
	District No. 3. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Secs. 3 (part), 10
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 6613.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	drainage district created as a conservation and reclamation
	district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Secs. 3 (part), 10 (part).)
	Sec. 6613.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The conversion of the district into a conservation and
	reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution:
	(1) is feasible, practicable, and needed;
	(2) will be a public benefit and a public utility; and
	(3) will benefit all land and property included in the
	district.
	(b) All property in the district is benefited, and no
	property benefited is not included in the district.
	(c) No land is included in the district except land that
	will be benefited. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Secs. 2 (part), 3
	(part).)
	Sec. 6613.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 45, Acts
	of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(2) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 6613.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	three directors. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Sec. 6 (part);
	New.)
	Sec. 6613.052. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. (a) A director
	shall receive for the director's services not more than $5 per day
	for the time the director is actually engaged in the work of the
	district, which shall be set by order of the commissioners court.
	(b) In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this
	section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
	(c) A director's compensation may be increased as
	authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by
	the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or
	after September 1, 1995. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Sec. 6
	(part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6613.101. GENERAL POWERS. The district has the
	powers, functions, and privileges provided under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the general laws governing
	drainage districts. (Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Secs. 9 (part),
	10 (part).)
	Sec. 6613.102. CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR OF
	DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. (a) The
	board may control and supervise the construction and maintenance of
	canals, drains, ditches, levees, and other improvements of the
	district and shall keep them in repair.
	(b) The board may construct new improvements necessary for
	the drainage of land in the district.
	(c) A contract for new construction may or may not be let on
	bids and contracts as provided by law, within the discretion of the
	board as may seem for the best interest of the district. (Acts 41st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Sec. 4.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6613.151. TAXES. The board shall annually impose
	taxes on all taxable property in the district:
	(1) in an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it
	becomes due on district bonds and to create a sinking fund for the
	payment of the bonds at maturity; and
	(2) to pay for the maintenance and operation of the
	district and necessary improvements to be made for the district.
	(Acts 41st Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Sec. 5.)
	Sec. 6613.152. DISTRICT FUNDS. (a) The interest and
	sinking fund consists of taxes collected for the fund. Money in the
	interest and sinking fund may be paid out only to:
	(1) pay district bonds and satisfy and discharge
	interest on the bonds; and
	(2) defray the expense of imposing a tax for the fund.
	(b) The maintenance and improvement fund consists of money
	collected by assessment or other sources for:
	(1) the maintenance of property owned or acquired by
	the district;
	(2) necessary improvements to be made by the district;
	and
	(3) the general purposes of the district. (Acts 41st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 45, Secs. 7, 8.)
	CHAPTER 6614. OLD RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY,
	TEXAS, NO. 1
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6614.001. DEFINITION
	Sec. 6614.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6614.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT
	Sec. 6614.004. GOVERNING LAW
	SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS
	Sec. 6614.051. GENERAL POWERS
	CHAPTER 6614. OLD RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY,
	TEXAS, NO. 1
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6614.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "district"
	means the Old River Drainage District of Liberty County, Texas, No.
	1. (New.)
	Sec. 6614.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article
	XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 41st Leg., 4th C.S., Ch. 4, S.L.,
	Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6614.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT. The conversion of the
	district into a conservation and reclamation district under Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and the provision to the
	district of the powers conferred by that section will benefit the
	residents of and property in the district. (Acts 41st Leg., 4th
	C.S., Ch. 4, S.L., Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6614.004. GOVERNING LAW. The general laws applicable
	to conservation and reclamation districts govern the district.
	(Acts 41st Leg., 4th C.S., Ch. 4, S.L., Sec. 4.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS
	Sec. 6614.051. GENERAL POWERS. The district has the powers
	conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to a
	conservation and reclamation district. (Acts 41st Leg., 4th C.S.,
	Ch. 4, S.L., Sec. 2 (part).)
	SECTION 1.02. Subtitle B, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapters 6910, 6912, 6914, and 6915
	to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 6910. HULL FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6910.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6910.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6910.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6910.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6910.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6910.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6910.102. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 6910.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 6910.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6910.151. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	CHAPTER 6910. HULL FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6910.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the board of supervisors of the
	district.
	(2) "District" means the Hull Fresh Water Supply
	District.
	(3) "Supervisor" means a member of the board. (Acts
	57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6910.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in Liberty
	County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
	(2) a fresh water supply district; and
	(3) a municipal corporation. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 533, Secs. 1 (part), 5 (part), 6 (part).)
	Sec. 6910.003. 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, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 533, Secs. 5 (part), 6 (part).)
	Sec. 6910.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 533, Acts
	of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before
	September 1, 1995;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6910.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	five elected supervisors. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6910.101. 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. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6910.102. 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 6910.101. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6910.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.
	(Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6910.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under
	this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting,
	changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway,
	railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph
	property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be
	accomplished at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 533, Sec. 2 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6910.151. 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 or voter of the district. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 533, Sec. 4 (part).)
	CHAPTER 6912. MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6912.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6912.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 6912.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6912.004. AUTHORITY TERRITORY
	Sec. 6912.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES
	Sec. 6912.006. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6912.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 6912.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 6912.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR CANDIDACY FOR BOARD
	POSITIONS
	Sec. 6912.054. SUPERVISORS' ELECTION
	Sec. 6912.055. BALLOT PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES
	Sec. 6912.056. SUPERVISOR'S BOND
	Sec. 6912.057. VACANCIES
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6912.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 6912.102. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE
	SERVICES
	Sec. 6912.103. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6912.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 6912.152. IMPOSITION OF TAXES; TAX
	ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	Sec. 6912.153. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 6912.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 6912.201. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 6912. MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6912.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Authority" means the Memorial Villages Water
	Authority.
	(2) "Board" means the board of supervisors of the
	authority.
	(3) "Supervisor" means a member of the board. (Acts
	57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 6912.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. The authority is a
	conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and a political subdivision of
	this state. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 6912.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land included in the boundaries of the authority
	will benefit from the authority.
	(c) The authority is essential to the accomplishment of the
	preservation and conservation of the natural resources of this
	state.
	(d) This chapter addresses a subject in which the state and
	general public are interested.
	(e) Because the accomplishment of the purposes stated in
	this chapter is for the benefit of the people of this state and for
	the improvement of their property and industries, the authority in
	carrying out the purposes of this chapter will be performing an
	essential public function under the Texas Constitution. (Acts 57th
	Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Secs. 2 (part), 9 (part), 11 (part).)
	Sec. 6912.004. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. The authority is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 20, 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, 1995;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	Sec. 6912.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES. If a
	court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the
	constitution of this state or of the United States, the authority by
	resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with
	the constitution. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 12
	(part).)
	Sec. 6912.006. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This
	chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (Acts
	57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 11 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6912.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	seven elected supervisors. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Secs.
	3(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A supervisor
	must:
	(1) be at least 18 years of age; and
	(2) reside in and own land in the authority. (Acts
	57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR CANDIDACY FOR BOARD
	POSITIONS. (a) To be eligible as a candidate for Position 1 or
	Position 2, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of
	Hedwig Village, Texas.
	(b) To be eligible as a candidate for Position 3 or Position
	4, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Hunters
	Creek Village, Texas.
	(c) To be eligible as a candidate for Position 5 or Position
	6, a person must at the time be a resident of the City of Piney Point
	Village, Texas.
	(d) Position 7 is an at-large position. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 3(c) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.054. SUPERVISORS' ELECTION. (a) Notice of a
	supervisors' election must be published once in a newspaper of
	general circulation in Harris County at least 30 days before the
	date of the election.
	(b) The election order must state the time, place, and
	purpose of the election. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec.
	3(e) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.055. BALLOT PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATES. (a) A
	person who wants the person's name printed on the ballot as a
	candidate for supervisor must submit a petition to the board's
	secretary requesting that action.
	(b) The petition must be signed by at least 10 residents of
	the authority who are qualified to vote at the election. (Acts 57th
	Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 3(f) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.056. SUPERVISOR'S BOND. Each supervisor shall
	give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of
	the supervisor's duties. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec.
	3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 6912.057. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board shall be
	filled by appointment by the remaining supervisors until the next
	election of supervisors for the authority. If the position is not
	scheduled to be filled at the election, the person elected to fill
	the position shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired
	term. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Secs. 3(b) (part), (d)
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6912.101. GENERAL POWERS. The authority has all the
	rights, powers, and privileges 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,
	and by all other laws that are helpful in carrying out the purposes
	for which the authority is created. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch.
	20, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 6912.102. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE
	SERVICES. (a) The authority may contract with a municipality or
	other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage services. A
	municipality or other entity may contract with the authority to
	supply to the authority water or sewage services.
	(b) The authority may contract with a municipality for the
	rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's
	water production, water supply, water filtration, or purification
	and water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities. A
	municipality may contract with the authority for the rental or
	leasing of or for the operation of the authority's water
	production, water supply, water filtration, or purification and
	water supply facilities or sewerage system or facilities.
	(c) A contract may be:
	(1) on the terms and for the consideration agreed to by
	the parties; and
	(2) for any period not to exceed 50 years.
	(d) An election is not required by a municipality for
	approval of a water, sewer, or water and sewer contract. A contract
	may be entered into without the necessity of an election. (Acts
	57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 10.)
	Sec. 6912.103. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the authority's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power makes necessary
	relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering
	the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission
	line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the
	necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the
	authority. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 5.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6912.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The authority shall use
	the ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20,
	Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6912.152. IMPOSITION OF TAXES; TAX
	ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. (a) Except as provided by this section, all
	provisions of the general laws governing fresh water supply
	districts that relate to the imposition of ad valorem taxes apply to
	the authority.
	(b) The board shall appoint a tax assessor-collector for the
	authority.
	(c) The tax assessor-collector:
	(1) shall serve at the pleasure of the board; and
	(2) is not required to be a resident or voter of the
	authority. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 6912.153. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall designate
	one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as a
	depository for authority money.
	(b) All authority money shall be deposited in a depository
	bank, except that sufficient money shall be remitted to the
	appropriate bank of payment to pay the principal of and interest on
	the authority's outstanding bonds on or before the maturity date of
	the principal and interest.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank is not
	insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money
	must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of
	county funds.
	(d) Membership on the board of an officer or director of a
	bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a
	depository. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 6912.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The authority is not required to pay a tax or assessment on an
	authority project or any part of the project. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd
	C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 9 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 6912.201. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. An authority
	bond, the transfer of the bond, and income from the bond, including
	profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from taxation in
	this state. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 20, Sec. 9 (part).)
	CHAPTER 6914. PETTUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6914.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6914.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6914.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6914.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6914.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6914.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6914.102. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 6914.103. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 6914.104. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6914.151. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	CHAPTER 6914. PETTUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	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. (Acts
	57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	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. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd
	C.S., Ch. 38, Secs. 1 (part), 5 (part), 7 (part).)
	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, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd
	C.S., Ch. 38, Secs. 5 (part), 7 (part).)
	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, 1995;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
	Sec. 6914.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	five elected supervisors. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	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. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	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 described by Section 6914.101.
	(b) Before awarding a contract for the construction of an
	improvement, the district must submit a plan and specifications for
	the improvement to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
	for approval. Any substantial change made to the plan after
	submission must also be submitted to the commission for approval.
	(Acts 57th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 2 (part).)
	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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under
	this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting,
	changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway,
	railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph
	property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be
	accomplished at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 2 (part).)
	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 need not be contiguous to
	the district.
	(c) The owner of land may request by petition that the board
	include the land in the district.
	(d) A petition under Subsection (c) must be filed with the
	board and describe the land to be added to the district. The
	description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.
	The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by
	law for the conveyance of real estate.
	(e) The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under
	this section. The board may grant the petition and add the land to
	the district if the board considers the addition to be to the
	advantage of the district.
	(f) A petition granted under this section shall be filed and
	recorded in the office of the Bee County Clerk. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	3rd C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 6.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	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 or voter of the district. (Acts 57th Leg., 3rd
	C.S., Ch. 38, Sec. 4 (part).)
	CHAPTER 6915. PORT MANSFIELD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6915.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 6915.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 6915.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 6915.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 6915.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 6915.052. TERMS
	Sec. 6915.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 6915.054. EMPLOYEES
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6915.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 6915.102. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 6915.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 6915.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 6915.105. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE
	OR SALE
	Sec. 6915.106. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6915.151. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN DISTRICT
	OBLIGATIONS
	Sec. 6915.152. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	CHAPTER 6915. PORT MANSFIELD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	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. (Acts
	58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 4, Secs. 1 (part), 7 (part), 8 (part).)
	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, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 4, Secs. 7 (part), 8 (part).)
	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;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	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 Willacy County Navigation
	District:
	(1) serves as an ex officio member of the board;
	(2) does not have voting rights at board meetings; and
	(3) is not counted for purposes of establishing a
	quorum. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 3 (part).)
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	4, Sec. 3 (part).)
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	4, Sec. 3 (part).)
	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 compensation set by the board. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 6.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2 (part).)
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2 (part).)
	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. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2A.)
	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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of
	the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, the power of relocation, or any other power granted under
	this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting,
	changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway,
	railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph
	property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be
	accomplished at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6915.105. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE OR
	SALE. A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not
	exceed 40 years. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6915.106. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT. (a) In
	addition to the procedures provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49,
	Water Code, the district may add land that is contiguous to the
	district as provided by this section.
	(b) The owner or owners of land may request by petition that
	the board include the land in the district.
	(c) A petition under Subsection (b) must be filed with the
	board and describe the land to be added to the district. The
	description may be by metes and bounds or by lot and block number.
	The petition must be signed and executed in the manner provided by
	law for the conveyance of real estate.
	(d) The board shall hear and consider a petition filed under
	this section. The board may grant the petition and add the land to
	the district if the board considers the addition to be to the
	advantage of the district.
	(e) A petition granted under this section shall be filed and
	recorded in the deed records of Willacy County. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 5.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 6915.151. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN DISTRICT
	OBLIGATIONS. It is not necessary to have an election to authorize a
	district obligation that is payable from any source other than ad
	valorem taxation. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 6915.152. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The tax
	assessor-collector for Willacy County is, ex officio, the tax
	assessor-collector for the district. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4,
	Sec. 4 (part).)
	SECTION 1.03. Subtitle C, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapter 7216 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 7216. JOHNSON COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 7216.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 7216.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 7216.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 7216.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 7216.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 7216.101. SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	Sec. 7216.102. LIMITATION OF CERTAIN POWERS
	Sec. 7216.103. DISTRICT RULES
	Sec. 7216.104. CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL REGULATION
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 7216.151. TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING; SALES TAX
	EXEMPTION
	CHAPTER 7216. JOHNSON COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	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. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Secs. 1(a)
	(part), 2; New.)
	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. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Secs. 1(a) (part),
	(b) (part).)
	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 Section 59, Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 78th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 780, Secs. 1(b) (part), 5.)
	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, Chapter 65, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue bonds or refunding
	bonds or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Sec. 4; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 7216.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The district is
	governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 11 elected
	directors. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Secs. 8(a) (part), (c)
	(part).)
	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, Article XVI, Texas Constitution,
	including those provided by Chapters 49 and 65, Water Code. (Acts
	78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Sec. 6(a) (part).)
	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
	Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10081; and
	(2) may not provide wastewater service, solid waste
	service, firefighting service, or stormwater, flood control, and
	drainage services and may not convert to or otherwise become a
	municipal utility district, absent the express written consent of
	any municipality with extraterritorial jurisdiction that overlaps
	the district's boundaries.
	(b) On or after June 20, 2009, to exercise a power
	restricted by this section, the district must file an application
	with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if allowed by
	the law in existence at that time, to exercise that additional
	power. In addition to filing an application seeking expansion of
	the district's powers, the district must apply for a sewer
	certificate of convenience and necessity for the district to
	provide retail wastewater service. The district shall provide
	notice and a copy of an application for expansion of powers to each
	municipality whose jurisdiction, including extraterritorial
	jurisdiction, overlaps the district's boundaries, in addition to
	complying with any other applicable notice requirements.
	(c) If a municipality that is entitled to the notice
	required by Subsection (b) files a request for a contested case
	hearing within 60 days after receipt of the notice, the Texas
	Commission on Environmental Quality shall directly refer the
	application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for a
	contested case hearing. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Secs. 6(a)
	(part), (c).)
	Sec. 7216.103. DISTRICT RULES. The district may adopt and
	enforce reasonable rules. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Sec. 11.)
	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 there is a regulatory conflict.
	(b) This section does not apply to:
	(1) potable water quality standards; or
	(2) a dispute relating to retail water utility service
	areas. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Sec. 7.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	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. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 780, Sec.
	6(b) (part).)
	SECTION 1.04. Subtitle F, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapters 8228, 8371, 8372, 8386,
	8392, 8408, 8409, 8411, 8412, 8415, 8440, 8481, 8482, 8485, and 8486
	to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 8228. WOOD TRACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, OF
	MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8228.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8228.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8228.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8228.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8228.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8228.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	CHAPTER 8228. WOOD TRACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, OF
	MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8228.001. 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 Wood Trace Municipal Utility
	District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas. (Acts 72nd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 218, Sec. 2; New.)
	Sec. 8228.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 72nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 218, Secs. 1(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 8228.003. 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 Section 59, Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	72nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 218, Secs. 1(b) (part), 5.)
	Sec. 8228.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 218, Acts
	of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 72nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 218, Sec. 4; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8228.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 72nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 218, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8228.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges,
	functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapters
	49, 50, and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility
	district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(Acts 72nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 218, Sec. 6(a) (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8371. SAGEMEADOW UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8371.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8371.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8371.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8371.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8371.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8371.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8371.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8371. SAGEMEADOW UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8371.001. 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 Sagemeadow Utility District.
	(Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8371.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8371.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8371.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 679, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	the purpose for which the district is created or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8371.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8371.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8371.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 679, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8372. SHASLA PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8372.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8372.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8372.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8372.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8372.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8372.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8372.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8372. SHASLA PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8372.001. 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 Shasla Public Utility
	District. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8372.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8372.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8372.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 412, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8372.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8372.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8372.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 412, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8386. SPANISH COVE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8386.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8386.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8386.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8386.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8386.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8386.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8386.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8386. SPANISH COVE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8386.001. 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 Spanish Cove Public Utility
	District. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8386.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8386.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8386.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 409, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8386.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8386.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8386.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 409, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8392. SPENCER ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8392.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8392.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8392.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8392.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8392.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8392.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8392.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8392. SPENCER ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8392.001. 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 Spencer Road Public Utility
	District. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8392.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8392.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8392.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 699, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8392.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8392.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8392.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 699, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8408. THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8408.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8408.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8408.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8408.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8408.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8408.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8408.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8408. THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8408.001. 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 Thunderbird Utility
	District. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8408.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Fort Bend County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8408.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8408.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 456, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	the purpose for which the district is created or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8408.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8408.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8408.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 456, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8409. PORT O'CONNOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8409.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8409.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8409.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8409.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8409.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 8409.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8409.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	SUBCHAPTER D. SALES AND USE TAX
	Sec. 8409.151. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE
	PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8409.152. ELECTION; ADOPTION OF TAX
	Sec. 8409.153. SALES AND USE TAX RATE
	Sec. 8409.154. USE OF REVENUE
	Sec. 8409.155. ABOLITION OR DECREASE OF TAX
	CHAPTER 8409. PORT O'CONNOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8409.001. 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 Port O'Connor Improvement
	District. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Secs. 1 (part), 1A; New.)
	Sec. 8409.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Calhoun County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8409.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Secs. 1 (part), 4.)
	Sec. 8409.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 693, Acts
	of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 3; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8409.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The board
	is composed of five elected directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered terms. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 693, Sec. 7(b) (part).)
	Sec. 8409.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 7(b) (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8409.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred and imposed by general law applicable to a municipal
	utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. SALES AND USE TAX
	Sec. 8409.151. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE
	PROVISIONS. (a) Chapter 321, Tax Code, governs the imposition,
	computation, administration, enforcement, and collection of the
	sales and use tax authorized by this subchapter, except to the
	extent Chapter 321, Tax Code, is inconsistent with this subchapter.
	(b) A reference in Chapter 321, Tax Code, to a municipality
	or the governing body of a municipality is a reference to the
	district or the board, respectively. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	693, Sec. 11.)
	Sec. 8409.152. ELECTION; ADOPTION OF TAX. (a) The
	district may adopt a sales and use tax if authorized by a majority
	of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that
	purpose.
	(b) The board by order may call an election to authorize the
	adoption of the sales and use tax. The election may be held on any
	uniform election date and in conjunction with any other district
	election.
	(c) The district shall provide notice and hold the election
	in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.
	(d) The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or
	against the proposition: "Authorization of a sales and use tax in
	the Port O'Connor Improvement District at a rate not to exceed ____
	percent" (insert rate of one or more increments of one-eighth of one
	percent). (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 12.)
	Sec. 8409.153. SALES AND USE TAX RATE. (a) After the date
	the results are declared of an election held under Section 8409.152
	at which the voters authorized imposition of a tax, the board shall
	provide by resolution or order the initial rate of the tax, which
	must be in one or more increments of one-eighth of one percent.
	(b) After the authorization of a tax under Section 8409.152,
	the board may increase or decrease the rate of the tax by one or more
	increments of one-eighth of one percent.
	(c) The initial rate of the tax or any rate resulting from
	subsequent increases or decreases may not exceed the lesser of:
	(1) the maximum rate authorized at the election held
	under Section 8409.152; or
	(2) a rate that, when added to the rates of all sales
	and use taxes imposed by other political subdivisions with
	territory in the district, would result in the maximum combined
	rate prescribed by Section 321.101(f), Tax Code, at any location in
	the district.
	(d) In determining whether the combined sales and use tax
	rate under Subsection (c)(2) would exceed the maximum combined rate
	prescribed by Section 321.101(f), Tax Code, at any location in the
	district, the board shall include:
	(1) any sales and use tax imposed by a political
	subdivision whose territory overlaps all or part of the district;
	(2) any sales and use tax to be imposed by Calhoun
	County as a result of an election held on the same date as the
	election held under Section 8409.152; and
	(3) any increase to an existing sales and use tax
	imposed by Calhoun County as a result of an election held on the
	same date as the election held under Section 8409.152.
	(e) The board shall notify the comptroller of any changes
	made to the tax rate in the same manner the municipal secretary
	provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax
	Code. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 13.)
	Sec. 8409.154. USE OF REVENUE. Revenue from the sales and
	use tax imposed under Section 8409.153 is for the use and benefit of
	the district and may be used for any district purpose. The district
	may pledge all or part of the revenue to the payment of bonds,
	notes, or other obligations, and that pledge of revenue may be in
	combination with other revenue, including tax revenue, available to
	the district. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 14.)
	Sec. 8409.155. ABOLITION OR DECREASE OF TAX. (a) Except
	as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish or decrease the
	tax imposed under Section 8409.153 without an election.
	(b) The board may not abolish or decrease the tax imposed
	under Section 8409.153 if the district has outstanding debt secured
	by the tax and repayment of the debt would be impaired by the
	abolition or decrease of the tax.
	(c) If the board abolishes or decreases the tax, the board
	shall notify the comptroller of that action in the same manner the
	municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under
	Section 321.405(b), Tax Code.
	(d) If the board abolishes the tax or decreases the tax rate
	to zero, a new election to authorize a sales and use tax must be held
	under Section 8409.152 before the district may subsequently impose
	the tax. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 693, Sec. 15.)
	CHAPTER 8411. SPRING MEADOWS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8411.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8411.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8411.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8411.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8411.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8411.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	CHAPTER 8411. SPRING MEADOWS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8411.001. 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 Spring Meadows Municipal
	Utility District. (Acts 76th Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Sec. 2; New.)
	Sec. 8411.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 76th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Secs. 1(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 8411.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under powers conferred by Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	76th Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Secs. 1(b) (part), 5.)
	Sec. 8411.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 35, Acts
	of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 76th Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Sec. 4; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8411.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 76th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8411.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges,
	functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state,
	including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal
	utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution. (Acts 76th Leg., R.S., Ch. 35, Sec. 6(a) (part).)
	CHAPTER 8412. VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8412.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8412.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8412.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8412.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8412.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8412.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8412.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	CHAPTER 8412. VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8412.001. 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 Varner Creek Utility
	District. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8412.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Brazoria County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8412.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Secs. 1 (part), 3.)
	Sec. 8412.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 352, Acts
	of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative
	process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8412.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 62nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8412.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8412.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility
	district, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 62nd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 352, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8415. WEST CEDAR CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8415.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8415.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8415.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8415.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8415.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 8415.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8415.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS
	Sec. 8415.102. WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
	Sec. 8415.103. TAXES
	CHAPTER 8415. WEST CEDAR CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8415.001. 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 West Cedar Creek Municipal
	Utility District. (Acts 64th Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 1 (part);
	New.)
	Sec. 8415.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Henderson County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 64th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 8415.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	64th Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Secs. 1 (part), 5.)
	Sec. 8415.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 742, Acts
	of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 64th Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 3; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8415.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The board
	is composed of seven elected directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered terms. (Acts 64th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 742, Sec. 8(b) (part).)
	Sec. 8415.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than four. (Acts 64th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 8(b) (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8415.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS. The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions
	conferred and imposed by general law applicable to a municipal
	utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code. (Acts 64th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 8415.102. WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS. The district may
	acquire, and may improve or extend, any existing water or sewer
	system that serves all or part of the district territory or may
	construct a water or sewer system to serve the inhabitants of the
	county in which the district is situated. (Acts 64th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 742, Sec. 7(a).)
	Sec. 8415.103. TAXES. The district may not impose a tax
	unless the tax has been approved by the voters at an election called
	for that purpose. (Acts 64th Leg., R.S., Ch. 742, Sec. 7(b).)
	CHAPTER 8440. WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8440.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8440.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8440.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8440.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 8440.005. APPLICATION OF CONDITIONS TO CREATION
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8440.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8440.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	CHAPTER 8440. WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8440.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a member of the board.
	(3) "District" means West Travis County Municipal
	Utility District No. 3. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Sec. 2;
	New.)
	Sec. 8440.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Travis County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 71st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Secs. 1(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 8440.003. 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 powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Secs. 1(b) (part), 5.)
	Sec. 8440.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1212,
	Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that
	territory may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Sec. 4; New.)
	Sec. 8440.005. APPLICATION OF CONDITIONS TO CREATION. The
	enactment of Chapter 1212, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1989, did not affect conditions to the consent of the
	creation of the district imposed by any jurisdiction in which the
	district is located. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Sec. 11.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8440.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 71st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8440.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges,
	functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapters
	49, 50, and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility
	district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212, Sec. 6(a) (part); New.)
	CHAPTER 8481. WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8481.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8481.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8481.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8481.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 8481.005. APPLICATION OF CONDITIONS TO CREATION
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8481.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8481.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	CHAPTER 8481. WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8481.001. 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 West Travis County Municipal
	Utility District No. 5. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Sec. 2;
	New.)
	Sec. 8481.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Travis County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 71st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Secs. 1(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 8481.003. 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 Section 59, Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Secs. 1(b) (part), 5.)
	Sec. 8481.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1214,
	Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that
	territory may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Sec. 4; New.)
	Sec. 8481.005. APPLICATION OF CONDITIONS TO CREATION. The
	enactment of Chapter 1214, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1989, did not affect conditions to the consent of the
	creation of the district imposed by any jurisdiction in which the
	district is located. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Sec. 11.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8481.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 71st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8481.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The
	district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties:
	(1) provided by general law applicable to a municipal
	utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code;
	(2) relating to a road district or road utility
	district created under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution;
	and
	(3) relating to a supply and distribution facility or
	system in order to provide potable and nonpotable water to the
	residents and businesses of Travis and Hays Counties.
	(b) Notwithstanding Subsections (a)(2) and (3), the
	district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll
	road. (Acts 71st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1214, Secs. 6(a) (part), (c),
	(d).)
	CHAPTER 8482. WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8482.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8482.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8482.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8482.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 8482.005. ADDITION OR EXCLUSION OF DISTRICT
	TERRITORY; MUNICIPAL CONSENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	Sec. 8482.006. PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF
	DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8482.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8482.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	SUBCHAPTER D. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8482.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8482.152. DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITY AFTER ANNEXATION
	CHAPTER 8482. WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8482.001. 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 Williamson County Municipal
	Utility District No. 12. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Secs.
	1(1), (3); New.)
	Sec. 8482.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. (a) The district is a
	municipal utility district in Williamson County created under
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(b) The district is a political subdivision of this state.
	(Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Secs. 2(a) (part), (b), 3(b)
	(part).)
	Sec. 8482.003. 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 powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Secs. 3(a), (b) (part), (c).)
	Sec. 8482.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 761, Acts
	of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Sec. 5; New.)
	Sec. 8482.005. ADDITION OR EXCLUSION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY;
	MUNICIPAL CONSENT NOT REQUIRED. The district may add or exclude
	land in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code,
	without the consent of any municipality. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	761, Sec. 13(b).)
	Sec. 8482.006. PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF DISTRICT.
	A municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district
	is located may not take any action, including adopting an ordinance
	or resolution, that:
	(1) impairs the district's ability to exercise the
	district's powers under this chapter; or
	(2) limits the district's ability to finance,
	construct, or operate the district's water, wastewater, or drainage
	systems. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Sec. 12.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8482.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 78th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8482.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges,
	functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapters
	49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility district
	created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Sec. 11; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8482.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY. A municipality
	may annex the district on the earlier of:
	(1) the date of installation of 90 percent of all
	works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances
	necessary and adequate to:
	(A) provide service to the proposed development
	in the district;
	(B) accomplish the purposes for which the
	district was created; and
	(C) exercise the powers provided by general law
	and this chapter; or
	(2) the 20th anniversary of the date the district was
	confirmed. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Sec. 13(a).)
	Sec. 8482.152. DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITY AFTER ANNEXATION. If
	a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district
	is located annexes the district for full or limited purposes and the
	annexation precludes or impairs the ability of the district to
	issue bonds, the municipality shall:
	(1) simultaneously with the annexation, pay in cash to
	the landowner or developer of the district a sum equal to all actual
	costs and expenses incurred by the landowner or developer in
	connection with the district that:
	(A) the district has agreed in writing to pay;
	and
	(B) would otherwise have been eligible for
	reimbursement from bond proceeds under the rules and requirements
	of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as those rules and
	requirements exist on the date of annexation; and
	(2) after the annexation, install all necessary water,
	wastewater, and drainage facilities to serve full buildout of
	development in the district. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 761, Secs.
	1(2), 14.)
	CHAPTER 8485. WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8485.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8485.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8485.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8485.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 8485.005. ADDITION OR EXCLUSION OF DISTRICT
	TERRITORY; MUNICIPAL CONSENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	Sec. 8485.006. PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF
	DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8485.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8485.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	SUBCHAPTER D. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8485.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8485.152. DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITY AFTER ANNEXATION
	CHAPTER 8485. WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8485.001. 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 Williamson County Municipal
	Utility District No. 13. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Secs. 1(1),
	(3); New.)
	Sec. 8485.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. (a) The district is a
	municipal utility district in Williamson County created under
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(b) The district is a political subdivision of this state.
	(Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Secs. 2(a) (part), (b), 3(b)
	(part).)
	Sec. 8485.003. 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 powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Secs. 3(a), (b) (part), (c).)
	Sec. 8485.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 760, Acts
	of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Sec. 5; New.)
	Sec. 8485.005. ADDITION OR EXCLUSION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY;
	MUNICIPAL CONSENT NOT REQUIRED. The district may add or exclude
	land in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code,
	without the consent of any municipality. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	760, Sec. 13(b).)
	Sec. 8485.006. PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF DISTRICT.
	A municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district
	is located may not take any action, including adopting an ordinance
	or resolution, that:
	(1) impairs the district's ability to exercise the
	district's powers under this chapter; or
	(2) limits the district's ability to finance,
	construct, or operate the district's water, wastewater, or drainage
	systems. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Sec. 12.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8485.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (Acts 78th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Secs. 7(a), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8485.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges,
	functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapters
	49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to a municipal utility district
	created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Sec. 11; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	Sec. 8485.151. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY. A municipality
	may annex the district on the earlier of:
	(1) the date of installation of 90 percent of all
	works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances
	necessary and adequate to:
	(A) provide service to the proposed development
	in the district;
	(B) accomplish the purposes for which the
	district was created; and
	(C) exercise the powers provided by general law
	and this chapter; or
	(2) the 20th anniversary of the date the district was
	confirmed. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Sec. 13(a).)
	Sec. 8485.152. DUTIES OF MUNICIPALITY AFTER ANNEXATION. If
	a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district
	is located annexes the district for full or limited purposes and the
	annexation precludes or impairs the ability of the district to
	issue bonds, the municipality shall:
	(1) simultaneously with the annexation, pay in cash to
	the landowner or developer of the district a sum equal to all actual
	costs and expenses incurred by the landowner or developer in
	connection with the district that:
	(A) the district has agreed in writing to pay;
	and
	(B) would otherwise have been eligible for
	reimbursement from bond proceeds under the rules and requirements
	of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as those rules and
	requirements exist on the date of annexation; and
	(2) after the annexation, install all necessary water,
	wastewater, and drainage facilities to serve full buildout of
	development in the district. (Acts 78th Leg., R.S., Ch. 760, Secs.
	1(2), 14.)
	CHAPTER 8486. WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION, AND
	DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8486.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8486.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 8486.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 8486.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8486.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 8486.052. BOARD VACANCY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8486.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES
	CHAPTER 8486. WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION, AND
	DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8486.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Williamson County Water,
	Sewer, Irrigation, and Drainage District No. 3. (Acts 70th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 2; New.)
	Sec. 8486.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Williamson County,
	created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	70th Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 1(a) (part).)
	Sec. 8486.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	70th Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Secs. 1(b), 5.)
	Sec. 8486.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 650, Acts
	of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(3) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 70th Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 4; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 8486.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The district is
	governed by a board of five elected directors. (Acts 70th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 650, Secs. 7(a), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 8486.052. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall
	appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever
	the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. (Acts 70th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 7(e) (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8486.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND
	DUTIES. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, duties,
	and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal
	utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49, 50, and 54, Water Code. (Acts
	70th Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 6(a) (part).)
	SECTION 1.05. Subtitle G, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapter 8506 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 8506. UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 8506.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 8506.003. TERRITORY
	Sec. 8506.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.051. MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD
	Sec. 8506.052. TERMS
	Sec. 8506.053. REMOVAL
	Sec. 8506.054. VACANCY
	Sec. 8506.055. VOTING REQUIREMENT
	Sec. 8506.056. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
	Sec. 8506.057. SURETY BONDS
	Sec. 8506.058. AUTHORITY'S OFFICE AND DOMICILE
	Sec. 8506.059. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CRIMINAL PENALTY
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8506.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 8506.102. POWERS RELATED TO WATER OF COLORADO
	RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
	Sec. 8506.103. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER OUTSIDE
	BOUNDARIES OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 8506.104. DEVELOPMENT, GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION,
	AND SALE OF WATER POWER AND ELECTRIC
	ENERGY
	Sec. 8506.105. PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR
	PROPERTY
	Sec. 8506.106. FORESTATION AND REFORESTATION;
	PREVENTION OF SOIL EROSION AND FLOODS
	Sec. 8506.107. AUTHORITY PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 8506.108. SALE, LEASE, MORTGAGE, OR OTHER
	DISPOSITION OF AUTHORITY PROPERTY
	Sec. 8506.109. OVERFLOW OR INUNDATION OF PUBLIC
	PROPERTY; RELOCATION OF ROADS
	Sec. 8506.110. CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
	OPERATION OF FACILITIES
	Sec. 8506.111. SEAL
	Sec. 8506.112. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS
	Sec. 8506.113. ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATING TO
	CONTRACTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
	Sec. 8506.114. LIMITATIONS ON POWERS OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 8506.115. PUBLIC USE OF AUTHORITY'S LAND
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.151. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY
	Sec. 8506.152. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS;
	PUBLIC INSPECTION
	Sec. 8506.153. FILING OF COPIES OF AUDIT REPORT
	Sec. 8506.154. RATES AND OTHER CHARGES
	Sec. 8506.155. USE OF EXCESS REVENUE
	Sec. 8506.156. TAX OR ASSESSMENT OR PLEDGE OF CREDIT
	OF STATE NOT AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER
	SUBCHAPTER E. OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO BORROWED MONEY OR GRANTS
	Sec. 8506.201. LOANS AND GRANTS
	Sec. 8506.202. STATE PLEDGE REGARDING RIGHTS AND
	REMEDIES OF BONDHOLDERS
	Sec. 8506.203. OBLIGATION PAYABLE FROM REVENUE
	Sec. 8506.204. POWER TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS
	Sec. 8506.205. TERMS OF ISSUANCE
	Sec. 8506.206. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS
	Sec. 8506.207. RESOLUTION PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.208. DEFAULT PROCEDURES
	Sec. 8506.209. POWER OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE BONDS
	ISSUED BY AUTHORITY
	Sec. 8506.210. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 8506. UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Authority" means the Upper Colorado River
	Authority.
	(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	authority.
	(3) "Director" means a member of the board. (Acts 44th
	Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 1 (part), 3(a) (part); New.)
	Sec. 8506.002. CREATION AND NATURE OF AUTHORITY. (a) The
	authority is created as a conservation and reclamation district and
	a state agency.
	(b) The creation of the authority is essential to the
	accomplishment of the purposes of Section 59(a), Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 1 (part),
	18 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.003. TERRITORY. Unless modified under Subchapter
	J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or other law, the authority's territory
	consists of that part of this state included in the boundaries of
	Coke and Tom Green Counties. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126,
	Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8506.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This
	chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (Acts
	44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 20.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.051. MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD. (a) The board
	consists of nine directors appointed by the governor with the
	advice and consent of the senate.
	(b) Each director must be a resident of and a freehold
	property taxpayer in this state.
	(c) Three directors must be residents of Tom Green County,
	three directors must be residents of Coke County, and three
	directors must be residents of counties contiguous to the authority
	or a county any part of which is within 25 miles of the authority.
	(Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 8506.052. TERMS. Directors are appointed for
	staggered terms of six years with three directors' terms expiring
	on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 8506.053. REMOVAL. A director may be removed by the
	governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in
	office, after at least 10 days' written notice of the charge against
	the director and an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel
	at a public hearing. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec.
	3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 8506.054. VACANCY. A vacancy on the board shall be
	filled by the governor for the unexpired term. (Acts 44th Leg.,
	R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 8506.055. VOTING REQUIREMENT. (a) Except as provided
	by this chapter or the bylaws, action may be taken by the
	affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at a
	meeting.
	(b) The following are valid only if authorized or ratified
	by the affirmative vote of at least five directors:
	(1) a contract that involves an amount greater than
	$10,000 or has a duration of more than one year;
	(2) a bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness;
	or
	(3) an amendment of the bylaws. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 3(b) (part).)
	Sec. 8506.056. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. (a) The board
	shall select a secretary, a presiding officer, and a treasurer. The
	treasurer may also hold the office of secretary.
	(b) The secretary shall keep accurate and complete records
	of all proceedings of the board.
	(c) Until the board selects a secretary, or if the secretary
	is absent or unable to act, the board shall select a secretary pro
	tem.
	(d) The presiding officer is the chief executive officer of
	the authority.
	(e) The secretary, secretary pro tem, presiding officer,
	and treasurer have the powers and duties, hold office for the term,
	and are subject to removal in the manner provided by the bylaws.
	(f) The board shall set the compensation of the secretary,
	secretary pro tem, presiding officer, and treasurer.
	(g) The board may appoint other officers, agents, and
	employees, set their compensation and term of office, prescribe
	their duties and the method by which they may be removed, and
	delegate to them any of its powers and duties as it considers
	proper. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 2 (part), 4.)
	Sec. 8506.057. SURETY BONDS. (a) The presiding officer,
	the treasurer, and any other officer, agent, or employee of the
	authority who is charged with the collection, custody, or payment
	of authority money shall give bond conditioned on:
	(1) the faithful performance of the person's duties;
	and
	(2) an accounting for all money and property of the
	authority coming into the person's possession.
	(b) The bond must be in a form and amount and with a surety
	approved by the board, and the surety on the bond must be a surety
	company authorized to do business in this state.
	(c) The authority shall pay the premium on the bond and
	charge the premium as an operating expense.
	(d) The bond must be payable to the board for the use and
	benefit of the authority. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126,
	Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.058. AUTHORITY'S OFFICE AND DOMICILE. (a) The
	board by majority vote shall determine the location of the
	authority's general office.
	(b) The county in which the authority's general office is
	located is the authority's domicile.
	(c) The presiding officer is in charge of the authority's
	general office. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.059. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
	(a) A director, officer, agent, or employee of the authority may
	not be directly or indirectly interested in a contract for the
	purchase of any property or construction of any work by or for the
	authority.
	(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this
	section. An offense under this subsection is a felony punishable
	by:
	(1) a fine not to exceed $10,000;
	(2) confinement in the institutional division of the
	Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than one year or
	more than 10 years; or
	(3) both the fine and confinement. (Acts 44th Leg.,
	R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 7.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 8506.101. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The authority has:
	(1) the powers of government and the authority to
	exercise the rights, privileges, and functions specified by this
	chapter; and
	(2) all powers, rights, privileges, and functions
	conferred by general law on any district created pursuant to
	Section 59(a), Article XVI, Texas Constitution, except as expressly
	limited by this chapter.
	(b) The authority may perform any act necessary or
	convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, or
	functions conferred on the authority by this chapter or any other
	law. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 1 (part), 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.102. POWERS RELATED TO WATER OF COLORADO RIVER
	AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. Inside the boundaries of the authority, the
	authority may:
	(1) control, store, and preserve the water of the
	Colorado River and its tributaries for any useful purpose; and
	(2) use, distribute, and sell the water described by
	Subdivision (1) for any useful purpose. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.103. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER OUTSIDE
	BOUNDARIES OF AUTHORITY. The authority may:
	(1) sell and distribute water outside the boundaries
	of the authority to any municipality for domestic, municipal, or
	irrigation purposes or to any person for municipal purposes or
	irrigation; and
	(2) construct a flume, irrigation ditch, pipeline, or
	storage reservoir outside the authority for a purpose described by
	Subdivision (1). (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.104. DEVELOPMENT, GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND
	SALE OF WATER POWER AND ELECTRIC ENERGY. (a) The authority may:
	(1) develop and generate water power and electric
	energy inside the boundaries of the authority; and
	(2) distribute and sell water power and electric
	energy inside or outside the boundaries of the authority.
	(b) A use authorized by this section is subordinate and
	inferior to an irrigation requirement. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.105. PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
	The authority may prevent or aid in the prevention of damage to
	persons or property from the water of the Colorado River and its
	tributaries. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.106. FORESTATION AND REFORESTATION; PREVENTION
	OF SOIL EROSION AND FLOODS. In the watershed of the Colorado River
	and its tributaries, the authority may:
	(1) forest, reforest, or aid in foresting or
	reforesting; and
	(2) prevent or aid in the prevention of soil erosion
	and floods. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.107. AUTHORITY PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN.
	(a) The authority may acquire, maintain, use, and operate property
	of any kind or any interest in property, inside or outside the
	boundaries of the authority, necessary or convenient to the
	exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, and functions conferred
	on the authority by this chapter. The authority may acquire the
	property or interest in property by purchase, lease, gift, exercise
	of the power of eminent domain, or any other manner.
	(b) The authority must exercise the power of eminent domain
	in the manner provided by:
	(1) Chapter 21, Property Code; or
	(2) the statutes relating to condemnation by districts
	organized under general law pursuant to Section 59(a), Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.108. SALE, LEASE, MORTGAGE, OR OTHER DISPOSITION
	OF AUTHORITY PROPERTY. (a) The authority may not:
	(1) mortgage or otherwise encumber authority property
	of any kind, or any interest in authority property; or
	(2) acquire any property or interest in property
	subject to a mortgage or conditional sale.
	(b) Subsection (a) does not prevent pledging authority
	revenue as authorized by this chapter.
	(c) This chapter does not authorize the sale, lease, or
	other disposition of authority property of any kind, or an interest
	in authority property, by the authority, by a receiver of any
	authority property, through a court proceeding, or otherwise.
	(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), the authority may sell
	for cash authority property of any kind, or an interest in authority
	property, if:
	(1) the board, by the affirmative vote of six members
	of the board, determines that the property or interest is not
	necessary or convenient to the business of the authority and
	approves the terms of the sale; and
	(2) the aggregate value of the properties or interests
	sold in any year does not exceed $50,000.
	(e) It is the intent of the legislature that, except by sale
	as expressly authorized by this section, authority property or an
	interest in authority property never come into the ownership or
	control, directly or indirectly, of any person other than a public
	authority created under the laws of this state.
	(f) Authority property is exempt from forced sale. The sale
	of authority property under a judgment rendered in a suit is
	prohibited. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 2 (part),
	14.)
	Sec. 8506.109. OVERFLOW OR INUNDATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY;
	RELOCATION OF ROADS. The authority may overflow and inundate any
	public land or public property and require the relocation of a road
	or highway in the manner and to the extent permitted to a district
	organized under general law pursuant to Section 59(a), Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.110. CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF
	FACILITIES. The authority may construct, extend, improve,
	maintain, and reconstruct, cause to be constructed, extended,
	improved, maintained, and reconstructed, and use and operate
	facilities of any kind necessary or convenient to the exercise of
	the authority's powers, rights, privileges, and functions. (Acts
	44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.111. SEAL. The authority may adopt and use a
	corporate seal. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.112. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS. The authority may
	make a contract or execute an instrument necessary or convenient to
	the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, and functions
	conferred on the authority by this chapter. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.113. ADDITIONAL POWERS RELATING TO CONTRACTS,
	RULES, AND REGULATIONS. The authority may enter into and carry out
	contracts or establish or comply with rules and regulations
	concerning labor and materials and other related matters in
	connection with any project the authority considers desirable or as
	requested by the United States, or any corporation or agency
	created, designated, or established by the United States, that may
	assist in the financing of the project. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 12.)
	Sec. 8506.114. LIMITATIONS ON POWERS OF AUTHORITY.
	(a) Notwithstanding any right or permit to use the water of the
	Colorado River and its tributaries for the generation of
	hydroelectric power that was issued by the former State Board of
	Water Engineers, was in existence as of May 2, 1935, and is acquired
	by the authority, the impounding and use of the floodwaters of the
	Colorado River and its tributaries for the generation of
	hydroelectric power by the authority or a person who succeeds to the
	rights and privileges conferred on the authority by this chapter
	are subject to the rights of any other person who before May 2,
	1935, was impounding or as of that date was putting to beneficial
	use any water for the purposes described by Sections 11.024(1) and
	(2), Water Code, if the person:
	(1) before May 2, 1935, received a permit for that use
	from the former State Board of Water Engineers; or
	(2) by law was permitted before May 2, 1935, to impound
	water for those purposes.
	(b) This chapter may not be construed to subject to
	condemnation by the authority or any successor of the authority, or
	by any person who succeeds to the rights and privileges conferred on
	the authority by this chapter, any water:
	(1) impounded or to be impounded inside or outside the
	authority under any law authorizing water to be impounded or under
	any permit granted to a municipal corporation or body politic; or
	(2) impounded or permitted to be impounded or used
	outside the authority under a permit granted to any person.
	(c) This chapter may not be construed to deprive any person
	of the right to impound the water of the Colorado River or its
	tributaries for domestic or municipal purposes or to repeal any law
	granting such a right to a person.
	(d) The rights of the authority to impound, use, or sell the
	water of the Colorado River and its tributaries for the generation
	of hydroelectric power are subordinate and inferior to the rights
	of:
	(1) municipalities situated in the watershed of the
	Colorado River and its tributaries to build dams and impound
	floodwaters for municipal purposes; and
	(2) any residents of this state or bodies politic to
	build dams and impound the floodwaters in the watershed of the
	Colorado River and its tributaries for domestic purposes and for
	the purposes of irrigation.
	(e) The title to any right, property, license, franchise, or
	permit acquired by the authority is subject to the limitations
	imposed by Subsection (d). (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126,
	Secs. 2 (part), 2-a.)
	Sec. 8506.115. PUBLIC USE OF AUTHORITY'S LAND. (a) The
	authority may not prevent free public use of its land for
	recreational purposes, hunting, or fishing except:
	(1) at such points where, in the opinion of the board,
	the use would interfere with the proper conduct of the business;
	(2) in connection with the enforcement of sanitary
	regulations; or
	(3) to protect the public's health.
	(b) All public rights-of-way not traversing the areas to be
	flooded by the impounded waters shall remain open as a way of free
	public passage to and from the lakes created, and a charge may not
	be made to the public for the right to engage in hunting, fishing,
	boating, or swimming thereon.
	(c) On notice by a resident of this state of a violation of
	this section, the attorney general shall institute the proper legal
	proceedings to require the authority or its successor to comply
	with this section.
	(d) If the authority sells any of the authority's land
	bordering a lake created under this chapter, the authority shall
	retain in each tract a strip 80 feet wide abutting the high-water
	line of the lake for the purpose of passage and use by the public for
	public sports and amusements. This subsection does not apply to a
	sale of land by the authority to a state or federal agency to be used
	for game or fish sanctuaries, preserves, or for propagation
	purposes. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 15.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 8506.151. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY. The authority may
	disburse its money only by a check, draft, order, or other
	instrument signed by a person authorized to sign the instrument by
	the bylaws or a resolution in which at least five directors concur.
	(Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.152. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER RECORDS;
	PUBLIC INSPECTION. (a) The authority shall keep complete and
	accurate accounts conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping.
	(b) The accounts and all contracts, documents, and records
	of the authority shall be kept at the principal office of the
	authority.
	(c) The contracts shall be open to public inspection at all
	reasonable times. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 6
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.153. FILING OF COPIES OF AUDIT REPORT. Copies of
	the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water
	Code, shall be certified to by the accountant who performed the
	audit and filed:
	(1) as required by Section 49.194, Water Code; and
	(2) with the comptroller. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S.,
	G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	Sec. 8506.154. RATES AND OTHER CHARGES. (a) The board
	shall establish and collect rates and other charges for the sale or
	use of water, water connections, power, electric energy, or other
	services sold, provided, or supplied by the authority.
	(b) The rates and charges must be reasonable,
	nondiscriminatory, and sufficient to provide revenue adequate to:
	(1) pay all expenses necessary to the operation and
	maintenance of the properties and facilities of the authority;
	(2) pay the interest on and the principal of all bonds
	issued under this chapter or its predecessor statute when and as
	they become due and payable;
	(3) pay all sinking fund or reserve fund payments
	agreed to be made with respect to bonds issued under this chapter or
	its predecessor statute and payable out of that revenue when and as
	they become due and payable; and
	(4) fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the
	holders of bonds issued under this chapter or its predecessor
	statute or with any person in their behalf.
	(c) The rates and charges may not exceed what may be
	necessary to fulfill the obligations imposed on the authority by
	this chapter. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.155. USE OF EXCESS REVENUE. If the authority
	receives revenue in excess of that required for the purposes
	specified by Section 8506.154(b), the board may:
	(1) use the excess revenue to:
	(A) establish a reasonable depreciation and
	emergency fund; or
	(B) retire bonds issued under this chapter or its
	predecessor statute by purchase and cancellation or redemption; or
	(2) apply the excess revenue to any corporate purpose.
	(Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.156. TAX OR ASSESSMENT OR PLEDGE OF CREDIT OF
	STATE NOT AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER. This chapter does not authorize
	the authority to:
	(1) levy or collect a tax or assessment;
	(2) create any debt payable out of taxes or
	assessments; or
	(3) in any way pledge the credit of this state. (Acts
	44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 1 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO BORROWED MONEY OR GRANTS
	Sec. 8506.201. LOANS AND GRANTS. The authority may:
	(1) borrow money for the authority's corporate
	purposes;
	(2) borrow money or accept a grant from the United
	States and, in connection with the loan or grant, enter into any
	agreement the United States or the corporation or agency may
	require; and
	(3) make and issue bonds for money borrowed, in the
	manner and to the extent provided by Sections 8506.204, 8506.205,
	8506.206, 8506.207, and 8506.208. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch.
	126, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.202. STATE PLEDGE REGARDING RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
	OF BONDHOLDERS. This chapter does not deprive this state of its
	power to regulate and control rates or charges to be collected for
	the use of water, water connections, power, electric energy, or
	another service. The state pledges to and agrees with the
	purchasers and successive holders of the bonds issued under this
	chapter that the state will not limit or alter the power this
	chapter gives the authority to establish and collect rates and
	charges that will produce revenue sufficient to pay the items
	specified by Section 8506.154(b) or in any way impair the rights or
	remedies of the holders of the bonds, or of any person in their
	behalf, until the following are fully met and discharged:
	(1) the bonds;
	(2) the interest on the bonds;
	(3) interest on unpaid installments of interest;
	(4) all costs and expenses in connection with any
	action or proceedings by or on behalf of the bondholders; and
	(5) all other obligations of the authority in
	connection with the bonds. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126,
	Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.203. OBLIGATION PAYABLE FROM REVENUE. A debt,
	liability, or obligation of the authority for the payment of money,
	however entered into or incurred and whether arising from an
	express or implied contract or otherwise, is payable solely:
	(1) out of the revenue received by the authority with
	respect to its properties, subject to any prior lien on the revenue
	conferred by any resolution previously adopted as provided by this
	chapter authorizing the issuance of bonds; or
	(2) if the board so determines, out of the proceeds of
	sale by the authority of bonds payable solely from revenue
	described by Subdivision (1). (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126,
	Sec. 9.)
	Sec. 8506.204. POWER TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS. (a) The
	authority may issue revenue bonds for any corporate purpose in any
	amount authorized by the directors but not to exceed an aggregate
	principal amount of $6 million.
	(b) The bonds may be secured only by a pledge of the amounts
	granted or donated by this state or out of any other current revenue
	of the district, which amounts shall be paid to the legal holders of
	the bonds.
	(c) The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
	(Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Secs. 2 (part), 10 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.205. TERMS OF ISSUANCE. Authority bonds may be:
	(1) sold for cash;
	(2) issued on terms the board determines in exchange
	for property of any kind, or any interest in property, that the
	board considers necessary or convenient for the corporate purpose
	for which the bonds are issued; or
	(3) issued in exchange for like principal amounts of
	other obligations of the authority, whether matured or unmatured.
	(Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.206. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS. The proceeds of sale of
	authority bonds shall be deposited in one or more banks or trust
	companies, and shall be paid out according to the terms, on which
	the authority and the purchasers of the bonds agree. (Acts 44th
	Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 8506.207. RESOLUTION PROVISIONS. (a) A resolution
	authorizing bonds may contain provisions approved by the board that
	are not inconsistent with this chapter, including provisions:
	(1) reserving the right to redeem the bonds at the time
	or times, in the amounts, and at the prices, not exceeding 105
	percent of the principal amount of the bonds, plus accrued
	interest, as may be provided;
	(2) providing for the setting aside of sinking funds
	or reserve funds and the regulation and disposition of those funds;
	(3) pledging, to secure the payment of the principal
	of and interest on the bonds and of the sinking fund or reserve fund
	payments agreed to be made with respect to the bonds:
	(A) all or any part of the gross or net revenue
	subsequently received by the authority with respect to the property
	to be acquired or constructed with the bonds or the proceeds of the
	bonds; or
	(B) all or any part of the gross or net revenue
	subsequently received by the authority from any source;
	(4) prescribing the purposes to which the bonds or any
	bonds subsequently to be issued, or the proceeds of the bonds, may
	be applied;
	(5) agreeing to set and collect rates and charges
	sufficient to produce revenue adequate to pay the items specified
	by Section 8506.154(b) and prescribing the use and disposition of
	all revenue;
	(6) prescribing limitations on the issuance of
	additional bonds and on the agreements that may be made with the
	purchasers and successive holders of those bonds;
	(7) regarding the construction, extension,
	improvement, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, and repair of
	the properties of the authority and the carrying of insurance on all
	or any part of those properties covering loss or damage or loss of
	use and occupancy resulting from specified risks;
	(8) setting the procedure, if any, by which, if the
	authority so desires, the terms of a contract with the bondholders
	may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of
	which must consent to that amendment or abrogation, and the manner
	in which the consent may be given; and
	(9) providing for the execution and delivery by the
	authority to a bank or trust company authorized by law to accept
	trusts, or to the United States or any officer of the United States,
	of indentures and agreements for the benefit of the bondholders
	setting forth any or all of the agreements authorized by this
	chapter to be made with or for the benefit of the bondholders and
	any other provisions that are customary in such indentures or
	agreements.
	(b) A provision authorized by this section that is contained
	in a bond resolution is part of the contract between the authority
	and the bondholders. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.208. DEFAULT PROCEDURES. (a) This section
	applies only to a default in:
	(1) the payment of the interest on bonds as the
	interest becomes due and payable;
	(2) the payment of the principal of bonds as they
	become due and payable, whether at maturity, by call for
	redemption, or otherwise; or
	(3) the performance of an agreement made with the
	purchasers or successive holders of bonds.
	(b) A resolution authorizing bonds and any indenture or
	agreement entered into under the resolution may provide that in the
	event of a default described by Subsection (a) that continues for a
	period, if any, prescribed by the resolution, the trustee under the
	indenture entered into with respect to the bonds authorized by the
	resolution, or, if there is no indenture, a trustee appointed in the
	manner provided in the resolution by the holders of 25 percent in
	aggregate principal amount of the bonds authorized by the
	resolution and then outstanding may, and on the written request of
	the holders of 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the bonds
	authorized by the resolution then outstanding, shall, in the
	trustee's own name, but for the equal and proportionate benefit of
	the holders of all of the bonds, and with or without having
	possession of the bonds:
	(1) by mandamus or other suit, action, or proceeding
	at law or in equity, enforce all rights of the bondholders;
	(2) bring suit on the bonds or the appurtenant
	coupons;
	(3) by action or suit in equity, require the authority
	to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the
	bondholders;
	(4) by action or suit in equity, enjoin any acts or
	things that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the
	bondholders; or
	(5) after such notice to the authority as the
	resolution may provide, declare the principal of all of the bonds
	due and payable, and if all defaults have been made good, then with
	the written consent of the holders of 25 percent in aggregate
	principal amount of the bonds then outstanding, annul the
	declaration and its consequences.
	(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), the holders of more
	than a majority in principal amount of the bonds authorized by the
	resolution and then outstanding, by written instrument delivered to
	the trustee, are entitled to direct and control any and all action
	taken or to be taken by the trustee under this section.
	(d) A resolution, indenture, or agreement relating to bonds
	may provide that in a suit, action, or proceeding under this
	section, the trustee, whether or not all of the bonds have been
	declared due and payable and with or without possession of any of
	the bonds, is entitled to the appointment of a receiver who may:
	(1) enter and take possession of all or any part of the
	properties of the authority;
	(2) operate and maintain the properties;
	(3) set, collect, and receive rates and charges
	sufficient to provide revenue adequate to pay the items specified
	by Section 8506.154(b) and the costs and disbursements of the suit,
	action, or proceeding; and
	(4) apply the revenue in conformity with this chapter
	and the resolution authorizing the bonds.
	(e) In a suit, action, or proceeding by a trustee under this
	section, the reasonable fees, attorney's fees, and expenses of the
	trustee and of the receiver, if any, constitute taxable
	disbursements, and all costs and disbursements allowed by the court
	are a first charge on any revenue pledged to secure the payment of
	the bonds.
	(f) The courts of the county in which the authority is
	domiciled have jurisdiction of a suit, action, or proceeding by a
	trustee on behalf of the bondholders and of all property involved in
	the suit, action, or proceeding.
	(g) In addition to the powers specifically provided by this
	section, a trustee has all powers necessary or appropriate for the
	exercise of the powers specifically provided or incident to the
	general representation of the bondholders in the enforcement of
	their rights. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 8506.209. POWER OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE BONDS ISSUED
	BY AUTHORITY. (a) Using any money available for the purpose, the
	authority may purchase bonds issued by it at a price not exceeding
	the redemption price applicable at the time of purchase, or, if the
	bonds are not redeemable, at a price not exceeding the principal
	amount of the bonds plus accrued interest.
	(b) All bonds purchased under this section shall be
	canceled, and bonds may not be issued in lieu of those bonds. (Acts
	44th Leg., R.S., G.L., Ch. 126, Sec. 13.)
	Sec. 8506.210. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this chapter and the interest on the bond is exempt from
	taxation, except inheritance taxes, by this state or by any
	political subdivision of this state. (Acts 44th Leg., R.S., G.L.,
	Ch. 126, Sec. 16.)
	SECTION 1.06. Subtitle I, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapters 9020, 9023, 9028, 9045,
	9049, 9050, 9051, 9052, 9053, 9055, 9056, 9057, 9059, 9060, 9061,
	9062, and 9063 to read as follows:
	CHAPTER 9020. DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9020.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9020.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 9020.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE
	Sec. 9020.004. AUTHORITY TERRITORY
	Sec. 9020.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER WATER CONTROL
	AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9020.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9020.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9020.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 9020.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9020.103. CONTROL OF WATER AND FLOODWATER;
	RECLAMATION
	Sec. 9020.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. TAXES
	Sec. 9020.151. IMPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE TAX; ELECTION
	PROCEDURE
	Sec. 9020.152. MAINTENANCE TAX RATE
	Sec. 9020.153. HEARING ON CHANGE IN METHOD OF
	TAXATION; LIMITATION
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9020.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	Sec. 9020.202. PLEDGE OF REVENUE TO PAY BONDS
	CHAPTER 9020. DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9020.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Authority" means the Donahoe Creek Watershed
	Authority.
	(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	authority.
	(3) "Director" means a member of the board. (Acts 55th
	Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9020.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. The authority is a
	conservation and reclamation district in portions of Bell, Milam,
	and Williamson Counties. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 1
	(part).)
	Sec. 9020.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PURPOSE. (a) All
	territory included in the authority will benefit from the works and
	projects accomplished by the authority under the powers conferred
	by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(b) The creation of the authority is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Secs. 1 (part), 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9020.004. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. The authority is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 29, Acts
	of the 55th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1957, as that
	territory may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec.
	1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9020.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER WATER CONTROL AND
	IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW. Except as provided by this chapter,
	general laws pertaining to water control and improvement districts
	govern the authority. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 13.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9020.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	six elected directors. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 14
	(part).)
	Sec. 9020.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) Each
	director of the authority must:
	(1) be a landowner within the authority; and
	(2) reside in Bell, Milam, or Williamson County.
	(b) A director who fails to meet the requirements of
	Subsection (a) during the director's tenure in office shall vacate
	that office. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 14 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9020.101. GENERAL POWERS. The authority may exercise
	the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter.
	(Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9020.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. In exercising the power for which the authority is created,
	the authority has the powers conferred by general law on water
	control and improvement districts, including the power to:
	(1) construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and repair
	a dam or other structure; and
	(2) acquire land, easements, equipment, or other
	property needed to use, control, and distribute water that may be
	impounded, diverted, or controlled by the authority. (Acts 55th
	Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 5.)
	Sec. 9020.103. CONTROL OF WATER AND FLOODWATER;
	RECLAMATION. The authority may:
	(1) control, store, preserve, and distribute the water
	and floodwater in the authority for the irrigation of arid land,
	conservation, preservation, reclamation, and drainage of the lands
	in the authority;
	(2) carry out flood prevention measures to prevent
	damage to the land and other property in the authority; and
	(3) reclaim lands heretofore damaged because of the
	prior failure to provide the facilities authorized to be
	constructed under this chapter. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29,
	Sec. 4.)
	Sec. 9020.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. If
	the authority's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power
	of relocation, or any other power granted under this chapter makes
	necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or
	altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or
	pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the authority. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec.
	11a.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. TAXES
	Sec. 9020.151. IMPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE TAX; ELECTION
	PROCEDURE. (a) The authority may impose a maintenance tax for the
	purpose of maintaining structures, channeling, or other
	improvements constructed by the authority or others in cooperation
	with the authority.
	(b) A maintenance tax election shall be called and notice
	given in the same manner as for a bond election.
	(c) This chapter does not prevent the calling of a
	subsequent maintenance tax election to establish or increase the
	amount of tax if the board determines that a maintenance tax
	election is required. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 8
	(part).)
	Sec. 9020.152. MAINTENANCE TAX RATE. In calling a
	maintenance tax election, the board must specify the maximum
	proposed tax rate. To impose a maintenance tax at a rate that
	exceeds the maximum proposed rate approved by the voters, the board
	must submit the question of a tax rate increase to the voters.
	(Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 9020.153. HEARING ON CHANGE IN METHOD OF TAXATION;
	LIMITATION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the
	authority may call a hearing, in the same manner as for the adoption
	of the original plan of taxation, to consider changing the method of
	taxation.
	(b) After authority bonds are approved by the attorney
	general or district court, the authority may not change its plan of
	taxation. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 10.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9020.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. To accomplish an
	authority purpose, the authority may issue bonds as provided by
	general law for water control and improvement districts to acquire
	money necessary to furnish land or easements or permanent
	improvements on the land or easements. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st C.S.,
	Ch. 29, Secs. 8 (part), 11 (part), 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9020.202. PLEDGE OF REVENUE TO PAY BONDS. When the
	board selects a plan of taxation, the board may pledge authority
	revenue to pay bonds authorized by voters. (Acts 55th Leg., 1st
	C.S., Ch. 29, Sec. 9.)
	CHAPTER 9023. DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9023.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9023.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9023.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9023.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9023.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9023.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9023.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9023.102. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS
	Sec. 9023.103. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
	Sec. 9023.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9023.105. WATER PERMIT ACQUIRED FROM MUNICIPALITY
	SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS
	Sec. 9023.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9023.152. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED
	Sec. 9023.153. MATURITY
	Sec. 9023.154. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 9023.155. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS
	Sec. 9023.156. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 9023.157. REFUNDING BONDS
	SUBCHAPTER E. DISANNEXATION OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORY
	Sec. 9023.201. DEFINITION
	Sec. 9023.202. DISANNEXATION OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORY
	Sec. 9023.203. PETITION
	Sec. 9023.204. ELECTION ORDER
	Sec. 9023.205. BALLOT
	Sec. 9023.206. ELECTION
	Sec. 9023.207. BOARD VOTE
	Sec. 9023.208. APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
	Sec. 9023.209. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY, RECEIVABLES,
	AND OTHER ASSETS
	Sec. 9023.210. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE
	DISANNEXED MUNICIPAL TERRITORY
	CHAPTER 9023. DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9023.001. 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 Duval County Conservation and
	Reclamation District. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 1
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 9023.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district under
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
	(2) a municipal corporation. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 398, Secs. 1 (part), 13 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land included in the boundaries of the district will
	benefit from that inclusion.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 51st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 398, Secs. 4 (part), 13 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 398, Acts
	of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Subchapter E or the relevant parts of its
	predecessor statute, former Section 4A, Chapter 398, Acts of the
	51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949; or
	(4) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9023.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of four elected directors. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Secs.
	3(a) (part), (b) (part), (g).)
	Sec. 9023.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. (a) Directors are
	elected to positions according to the place system as provided by
	this section.
	(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c):
	(1) a director elected to place 1 or 2 must be a
	resident of Benavides and be elected by the voters of the district
	who reside in Benavides and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
	(2) a director elected to place 3 or 4 must be a
	resident of, and be elected by the voters of the district who reside
	in, the part of Duval County that is not within:
	(A) the corporate limits or extraterritorial
	jurisdiction of San Diego or Benavides; or
	(B) the Freer Water Control and Improvement
	District.
	(c) If Benavides and the area within its extraterritorial
	jurisdiction disannex under Subchapter E:
	(1) a director who represents Benavides and the area
	within its extraterritorial jurisdiction ceases to be a director on
	the date disannexation takes effect;
	(2) the remaining directors as soon as possible shall
	order a special election to elect the appropriate number of
	directors to fill the unexpired terms if the disannexation results
	in vacancies on the board; and
	(3) a director for each place on the board must be a
	resident of the part of Duval County that is not within:
	(A) the corporate limits or extraterritorial
	jurisdiction of San Diego or Benavides; or
	(B) the Freer Water Control and Improvement
	District. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Secs. 3(b) (part), (e),
	(f).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9023.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 51st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 2 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9023.102. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS. The board may
	enter into a contract with any individual or any public or private
	corporation, inside or outside the district, that the board
	considers advisable and expedient to accomplish the district's
	purposes. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 11 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.103. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. The district may
	acquire property not already devoted to public use in the district
	that the board considers necessary to accomplish the district's
	objectives. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.104. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, pipeline, or telegraph or telephone property or
	facility, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 9
	(part).)
	Sec. 9023.105. WATER PERMIT ACQUIRED FROM MUNICIPALITY. A
	water permit acquired by the district from a municipality in the
	district must be acquired subject to a provision that, in case of a
	shortage of water supply, the municipality has a right to receive
	water from the district that is superior to the right of anyone else
	to use water. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 12 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS
	Sec. 9023.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The district may
	issue bonds pursuant to a board resolution for any purpose
	permitted to water control and improvement districts, including the
	acquisition by construction or otherwise of plants and improvements
	for storing, treating, purifying, protecting, transporting,
	transmitting, delivering, and disposing of, through sale or
	otherwise, flood, storm, flow, or underground water for lawful
	uses. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.152. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED. A
	resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds may contain
	any covenant the board considers necessary to ensure:
	(1) the creation and maintenance of proper reserves;
	and
	(2) the payment of the principal of and interest on the
	bonds. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.153. MATURITY. District bonds, including
	refunding bonds, must mature not later than 40 years after the date
	of their issuance. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9023.154. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The district may
	appropriate and pay from the proceeds of the sale of bonds the
	interest to accrue on the bonds for a period not to exceed three
	years from their date. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 5
	(part).)
	Sec. 9023.155. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) In this section, "net revenues" means all income or increment
	from the ownership and operation of improvements and facilities
	operated by the district, minus the amount reasonably required to
	provide for the administration, efficient operation, and adequate
	maintenance of the improvements and facilities. The term does not
	include money derived from taxation.
	(b) District bonds may be secured by:
	(1) a pledge of the district's net revenues; or
	(2) a pledge of the district's net revenues and the
	imposition of a continuing ad valorem tax described by Section
	9023.156.
	(c) The district may issue bonds secured as provided by
	Subsection (b)(1) without submitting the question of the issuance
	to an election.
	(d) The district may not issue bonds secured as provided by
	Subsection (b)(2) unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of
	the votes cast in an election in the district.
	(e) Within the board's discretion, the bonds may also be
	secured by a lien on the physical properties of the district.
	(f) The district may execute contracts, evidences of
	pledge, deeds of trust, trust indentures, and other instruments
	that fix a lien on net revenues and the physical properties of the
	district that the board, in its discretion, determines are
	necessary or convenient to evidence and secure the obligation of
	the district to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
	(g) The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds
	secured by a pledge of net revenues may:
	(1) contain the conditions under which additional
	bonds secured by a pledge of net revenues may be subsequently
	issued;
	(2) prescribe the conditions under which the district
	has the right to release the lien on net revenues and on the
	district's physical properties, if encumbered, by depositing at the
	bank or place of payment money sufficient to pay:
	(A) the principal of and interest on the bonds to
	the date on which the bonds may become optional and any premium
	payment stipulated in the resolution; or
	(B) the principal of and interest on the bonds to
	maturity if an option of prior payment is not reserved; or
	(3) prescribe the conditions under which the
	continuing ad valorem tax described by Section 9023.156, if any, to
	be collected in any year during which any of the bonds are
	outstanding may be reduced or omitted when net revenues are
	sufficient to provide the money necessary for principal, interest,
	and reserve requirements prescribed by this subchapter.
	(h) Additional bonds described by Subsection (g)(1) must be
	secured by a lien and pledge of net revenues that is inferior to the
	lien and pledge securing the bonds originally issued unless the
	additional bonds are issued in full compliance with the
	restrictions applicable to additional bonds on a parity with the
	bonds originally issued. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Secs. 7,
	8.)
	Sec. 9023.156. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES.
	(a) This section does not apply to district bonds secured only by a
	pledge of net revenues as defined by Section 9023.155(a).
	(b) If bonds have been voted, the board shall impose a
	continuing ad valorem tax on all property in the district
	sufficient:
	(1) to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds
	as the principal and interest respectively mature;
	(2) to create and maintain any reserve required by the
	resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the bonds;
	(3) to pay the expense of assessing and collecting the
	tax; and
	(4) for anticipated delinquencies in the tax payments.
	(c) The board annually shall determine and set or cause to
	be determined and set the rate of the ad valorem tax to be imposed
	under this section. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 6.)
	Sec. 9023.157. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The district may
	issue refunding bonds without an election.
	(b) District bonds may be refunded by:
	(1) the issuance and delivery to holders of refunding
	bonds in lieu of the outstanding bonds; or
	(2) the sale of refunding bonds and the use of the
	proceeds for retiring the outstanding bonds. (Acts 51st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 5 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. DISANNEXATION OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORY
	Sec. 9023.201. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "municipal
	territory" means the territory located in the corporate boundaries
	and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality located in
	the district. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Secs. 4A(a) (part),
	(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9023.202. DISANNEXATION OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORY.
	Municipal territory may be disannexed from the district under this
	subchapter on petition for an election on disannexation and a vote
	in favor of the disannexation by the majority of voters voting at an
	election ordered for that purpose. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398,
	Sec. 4A(a) (part).)
	Sec. 9023.203. PETITION. (a) A petition for an election
	to disannex municipal territory under this subchapter must:
	(1) be signed by at least the lesser of 250 registered
	voters of the district who are residents of the municipal territory
	or a number of registered voters equal to five percent of the total
	votes cast in the municipal territory in the most recent district
	election;
	(2) state that the purpose of the petition is to order
	an election to determine whether the municipal territory should be
	disannexed; and
	(3) include each petitioner's:
	(A) signature;
	(B) printed name;
	(C) address;
	(D) voting precinct;
	(E) voter certificate number; and
	(F) date of signing.
	(b) The petition must be filed with the district manager.
	(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date the petition
	is filed, the district manager shall:
	(1) verify the validity of the petition; and
	(2) determine whether the petition contains the number
	of signatures required to order an election. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 398, Secs. 4A(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 9023.204. ELECTION ORDER. (a) The board shall order
	an election for the purpose of disannexation of municipal territory
	under this subchapter if the district manager certifies the number
	of signatures required for ordering the election.
	(b) The board shall order the election not later than the
	90th day after the date the district manager certifies the
	sufficiency of the petition. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec.
	4A(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9023.205. BALLOT. The ballot for an election under
	this subchapter must permit voting for one of the following three
	propositions:
	(1) "The City of (name of municipality) and the area
	within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction shall not be
	disannexed from the Duval County Conservation and Reclamation
	District";
	(2) "The City of (name of municipality) and the area
	within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be
	disannexed from the Duval County Conservation and Reclamation
	District, and on disannexation the city council of (name of
	municipality) shall establish or acquire systems to provide the
	water and sewer services formerly provided by the Duval County
	Conservation and Reclamation District in the disannexed area"; or
	(3) "The City of (name of municipality) and the area
	within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be
	disannexed from the Duval County Conservation and Reclamation
	District, and on disannexation the city council of (name of
	municipality) shall initiate a petition for, and shall consent to,
	as provided by Sections 54.014 and 54.016, Water Code, the creation
	of a municipal utility district to provide the water and sewer
	services formerly provided by the Duval County Conservation and
	Reclamation District in the disannexed area." (Acts 51st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 4A(c).)
	Sec. 9023.206. ELECTION. (a) Only voters who reside in
	the municipal territory to be disannexed under this subchapter may
	vote in the disannexation election.
	(b) The municipal territory is not disannexed from the
	district if a majority of the total votes cast in the election is in
	favor of the proposition stated in Section 9023.205(1).
	(c) If the total vote in favor of the propositions stated in
	Sections 9023.205(2) and (3) is a majority of the votes cast in the
	election, the majority of the votes cast in the election is for
	disannexation from the district. As between the two propositions,
	the proposition that receives the greater number of votes prevails.
	(d) If disannexation fails, an election under this
	subchapter to disannex the same municipal territory may not be held
	for one year. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Secs. 4A(b) (part),
	(d).)
	Sec. 9023.207. BOARD VOTE. (a) The directors shall vote
	to disannex municipal territory if the majority of the votes cast in
	an election under this subchapter is for disannexation.
	(b) The directors shall vote to disannex the municipal
	territory at the same board meeting at which the directors canvass
	the election results. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 4A(e)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9023.208. APPOINTMENT OF MASTER. Not later than the
	30th day after the election results are canvassed and the board
	votes to disannex municipal territory under Section 9023.207, the
	executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
	shall appoint an independent master to oversee the distribution of
	assets consistent with disannexation. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	398, Sec. 4A(e) (part).)
	Sec. 9023.209. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY, RECEIVABLES, AND
	OTHER ASSETS. (a) All infrastructure and real property, including
	water and sewer lines, storage tanks, treatment plants, towers,
	buildings, land, and other facilities located within municipal
	territory disannexed under this subchapter that are related to the
	provision of water and sewer services by the district in the
	disannexed territory, shall revert to the disannexed municipality.
	(b) All receivables from connections in municipal territory
	disannexed under this subchapter transfer to the disannexed
	municipality.
	(c) Other assets, including vehicles, computers, office
	furniture and equipment, and cash, shall be divided between the
	district and the disannexed municipality by the master in
	proportion to the population of the district or the disannexed
	municipal territory. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 4A(e)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9023.210. PROVISION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE DISANNEXED
	MUNICIPAL TERRITORY. (a) This section applies only to a municipal
	water or sewer system established or acquired as a result of voter
	approval of the proposition stated in Section 9023.205(2).
	(b) A municipal water or sewer system may serve an area
	immediately outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
	disannexed municipality if the residents of the area agree to be
	served by the system. (Acts 51st Leg., R.S., Ch. 398, Sec. 4B(a).)
	CHAPTER 9028. CHOCTAW WATERSHED WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9028.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9028.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9028.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9028.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9028.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9028.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9028.102. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9028.103. WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD
	PREVENTION ACT
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9028.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9028.152. LIMITATION ON TAX RATE
	Sec. 9028.153. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
	Sec. 9028.154. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN
	Sec. 9028.155. APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN
	PLANS FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9028.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9028.202. BOND ELECTION REQUIRED
	CHAPTER 9028. CHOCTAW WATERSHED WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9028.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Choctaw Watershed Water
	Improvement District. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 1 (part);
	New.)
	Sec. 9028.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a water
	control and improvement district under Section 59, Article XVI,
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the district and the
	improvements, works, and measures constructed and accomplished by
	the district.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 56th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 33, Secs. 6 (part), 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 33, Acts
	of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9028.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Secs.
	5(a) (part), (c) (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9028.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 56th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 3 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9028.102. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, pipeline, or telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 8
	(part).)
	Sec. 9028.103. WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION
	ACT. Subject to Section 9028.154, the district has the power
	necessary to fully qualify for and gain the full benefits of the
	Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. Section
	1001 et seq.), including:
	(1) all powers necessary to carry out the projects,
	works, and improvements contemplated by the Watershed Protection
	and Flood Prevention Act;
	(2) the power to secure a loan or loans from the proper
	agencies of the federal government for the purpose of defraying the
	costs and expenses of the district in connection with carrying out
	its projects, works, and improvements under the Watershed
	Protection and Flood Prevention Act; and
	(3) if necessary, the power to issue bonds as
	collateral for a loan described by Subdivision (2). (Acts 56th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 4 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9028.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec.
	6 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.152. LIMITATION ON TAX RATE. The district may not
	impose taxes under this subchapter at a rate that exceeds five cents
	per $100 valuation. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.153. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. The Grayson County
	tax assessor-collector shall collect taxes for the district and
	make them available for district purposes. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 33, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.154. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN. The
	district may not consummate a loan from the federal government
	unless the loan is authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a
	district election. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9028.155. APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PLANS
	FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS. (a) In this section, "commission"
	means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
	(b) This section applies only to plans contemplated by the
	district for works and improvements, or amendments to the plans,
	that are prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of
	the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the
	district's board.
	(c) An engineer's report covering the plans and
	improvements to be constructed, and the maps, plats, profiles, and
	data fully showing and explaining the plans and improvements, are
	not required to be filed in the district office before an election
	is held to authorize the issuance of bonds for the works and
	improvements. The plans and specifications, engineering reports,
	profiles, maps, and other data, and subsequent amendments to those
	items, are not required to be approved by the commission before the
	bonds are issued.
	(d) Before the district may spend any money for the
	construction of any works and improvements, the commission must
	approve the portion of the works and improvements to be
	constructed. The commission's advance approval for the entire
	project contemplated by the district is not required. The
	commission may approve on a separate or individual basis the
	portion of the entire project or works and improvements:
	(1) to be constructed at a particular time; and
	(2) on which plans and specifications of the Natural
	Resources Conservation Service have been prepared and submitted by
	the board to the commission. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec.
	10; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9028.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. Subject to
	Section 9028.202, the district may issue bonds, in the manner
	provided by general law for water control and improvement
	districts, to:
	(1) provide dams, structures, projects, and works of
	improvement for flood prevention, the conservation and development
	of water, and for other necessary plants, facilities, and equipment
	in connection therewith and for the improvement, repair, and
	operation of same;
	(2) carry out any other power provided by this chapter
	or by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code; and
	(3) pay all costs, charges, and expenses of the
	district. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33, Sec. 8 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9028.202. BOND ELECTION REQUIRED. The district may
	not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the
	votes cast in a district election. (Acts 56th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33,
	Sec. 9 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9045. FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9045.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9045.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9045.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9045.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9045.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9045.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND
	Sec. 9045.007. STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9045.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9045.052. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER
	Sec. 9045.053. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS
	Sec. 9045.054. BOARD VACANCY
	Sec. 9045.055. BOARD PRESIDENT'S POWER TO EXECUTE
	CONTRACTS
	Sec. 9045.056. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9045.057. DISTRICT OFFICE
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9045.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9045.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS
	Sec. 9045.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 9045.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9045.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9045.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9045.152. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS
	Sec. 9045.153. COPY OF AUDIT REPORT
	Sec. 9045.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	Sec. 9045.155. DEPOSITORY
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9045.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	Sec. 9045.202. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 9045.203. TRUST INDENTURE
	Sec. 9045.204. ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
	ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS
	Sec. 9045.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	CHAPTER 9045. FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9045.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Fallbrook Utility District of
	Harris County, Texas. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 1
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 9045.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 61st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(d) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(e) The district in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Secs. 1 (part),
	4, 21 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 633, Acts
	of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9045.005 or its predecessor statute,
	former Section 9, Chapter 633, Acts of the 61st Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1969; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) in any other manner, the legality or operation of
	the district or the board. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 3;
	New.)
	Sec. 9045.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT. (a) If land is
	annexed to the district under Section 49.301 or 51.714, Water Code,
	the board may require the petitioners to:
	(1) assume the petitioners' pro rata share of the voted
	but unissued bonds of the district; and
	(2) authorize the board to impose a tax on the
	petitioners' property to pay for the bonds after the bonds have been
	issued.
	(b) If land is annexed to the district under Section 49.302,
	Water Code, the board may submit to the voters of the area to be
	annexed a proposition on the question of the assumption by the area
	to be annexed of its part of the voted but not yet issued or sold tax
	or tax-revenue bonds of the district and the imposition of an ad
	valorem tax on taxable property in the area to be annexed along with
	a tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.
	(c) If the petitioners consent or if the election results
	favorably, the district may issue its voted but unissued tax or
	tax-revenue bonds regardless of changes to district boundaries
	since the voting or authorization of those bonds. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) The
	board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of
	land or other property from the district; provided, however, that
	the board shall hold a hearing if an owner of land or other property
	located in the district files a written petition for a hearing with
	the board secretary before the district's first bond election is
	called.
	(b) The board may act on the petition in the same manner that
	it may act on a petition for the addition of land under Section
	49.301 or 51.714, Water Code. A notice of hearing is not required.
	(c) The board on its own motion may call and hold an
	exclusion hearing under general law. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	633, Sec. 7.)
	Sec. 9045.007. STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL. The
	district's powers and duties are subject to the state policy of
	encouraging the development and use of integrated area-wide waste
	collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste
	disposal needs of this state's residents, if integrated systems can
	reasonably be provided for an area, so as to avoid the economic
	burden on residents and the impact on state water quality caused by
	the construction and operation of numerous small waste collection,
	treatment, and disposal facilities. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	633, Sec. 5 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9045.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	five elected directors. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9045.052. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER. The board may
	appoint the treasurer. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9045.053. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS. (a) Each
	director shall qualify by giving bond in the amount of $5,000 for
	the faithful performance of the director's duties.
	(b) The directors' bonds shall be recorded in a record kept
	for that purpose in the district's office.
	(c) The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by
	the board. The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the
	treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the
	treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.054. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The county judge of Harris County shall appoint
	directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board if the number of
	qualified directors is less than three. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	633, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.055. BOARD PRESIDENT'S POWER TO EXECUTE
	CONTRACTS. The board president may execute all contracts,
	including construction contracts, entered into by the board on
	behalf of the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9045.056. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.
	(a) When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act,
	the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all
	power that this chapter or general law gives the president.
	(b) If the board president is absent from a board meeting,
	the board vice president may sign an order adopted or other action
	taken at the meeting, or the board may authorize the president to
	sign the order or other action. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633,
	Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.057. DISTRICT OFFICE. (a) The board shall
	designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by
	Section 49.062, Water Code.
	(b) The board may establish a second district office outside
	the district. If the board establishes a district office outside
	the district, the board shall give notice of the location of that
	office by:
	(1) filing a copy of the board resolution that
	establishes the location of the office:
	(A) with the Texas Commission on Environmental
	Quality; and
	(B) in the water control and improvement district
	records of Harris County; and
	(2) publishing the location of the office in a
	newspaper of general circulation in Harris County.
	(c) A district office may be a private residence, office, or
	dwelling. A district office that is a private residence, office, or
	dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's
	business.
	(d) The board shall give notice of any change in the
	location of the district office outside the district in the manner
	required by Subsection (b). (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec.
	15.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9045.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, and
	functions provided by general law applicable to water control and
	improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 61st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS. (a) The district may:
	(1) make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise
	acquire property, works, facilities, or improvements, existing or
	to be made, constructed, or acquired, inside or outside the
	district's boundaries and necessary to carry out the powers granted
	by this chapter or general law; or
	(2) enter into a contract with a person on terms the
	board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:
	(A) the purchase or sale of water;
	(B) the transportation, treatment, and disposal
	of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or
	others;
	(C) the continuing and orderly development of
	land and property in the district through the purchase,
	construction, or installation of facilities, works, or
	improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or
	perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible,
	considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the
	land and property may ultimately receive the services of the
	facilities, works, or improvements; and
	(D) the performance of any of the rights or
	powers granted by this chapter or general law relating to water
	control and improvement districts.
	(b) A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a
	duration of more than 40 years. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633,
	Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN. The district may
	exercise the power of eminent domain only:
	(1) in Harris County; and
	(2) when necessary to carry out the purposes for which
	the district was created. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 13
	(part).)
	Sec. 9045.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain makes necessary relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting,
	changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway,
	railroad, electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone
	property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be
	accomplished at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 13 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election
	may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 18 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9045.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on
	the adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633,
	Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9045.152. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS. The district shall keep
	a complete system of the district's accounts. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 14 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.153. COPY OF AUDIT REPORT. A copy of the audit
	report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall
	be delivered:
	(1) to each director; and
	(2) to a holder of at least 25 percent of the
	outstanding bonds of the district, on request. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 14 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9045.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
	(1) district property; or
	(2) a purchase made by the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 21 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one
	or more banks in this state to act as depository for the district's
	money.
	(b) To the extent that money in the depository bank is not
	insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money
	must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of
	county funds.
	(c) A director may be a shareholder in a bank that is a
	depository of district money. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec.
	14 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9045.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. (a) The district may
	issue tax bonds, revenue bonds, or tax and revenue bonds to provide
	money for any purpose of this chapter, including the acquisition of
	land.
	(b) The district must issue bonds in the manner provided by
	Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, except that the district may issue
	bonds payable solely from net revenue by resolution or order of the
	board without an election.
	(c) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be payable from
	all or any designated part of the revenue of district property and
	facilities or under a specific contract, as provided in the order or
	resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.202. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) Within the
	discretion of the board, bonds issued under this subchapter may be
	additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical
	property of the district and franchises, easements, water rights
	and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights
	appurtenant to that property, vesting in the trustee:
	(1) the power to sell the property for payment of the
	debt;
	(2) the power to operate the property; and
	(3) all other powers to further secure the bonds.
	(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or
	mortgage lien, if one is given:
	(1) is the absolute owner of the property, facilities,
	and rights purchased; and
	(2) may maintain and operate the property and
	facilities. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.203. TRUST INDENTURE. A trust indenture created
	under Section 9045.202, regardless of the existence of a deed of
	trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:
	(1) contain provisions prescribed by the board for the
	security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate;
	(2) provide for amendment or modification of the trust
	indenture;
	(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost
	or mutilated bonds;
	(4) condition the right to spend district money or
	sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer
	selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
	(5) provide for the investment of district money.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.204. ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
	CERTAIN BONDS. (a) In an order or resolution authorizing the
	issuance of revenue, tax-revenue, revenue refunding, or
	tax-revenue refunding bonds, the board may:
	(1) provide for:
	(A) the flow of money; and
	(B) the establishment and maintenance of the
	interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund;
	(2) make additional covenants with respect to the
	bonds and the pledged revenue and the operation and maintenance of
	the improvements and facilities the revenue of which is pledged,
	including provisions for the operation or leasing of all or part of
	the improvements and facilities and the use or pledge of money
	received from the operation contract or lease as the board
	considers appropriate;
	(3) prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other
	obligations payable from the pledged revenue or reserve the right
	to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable
	from the revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and
	pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to any
	conditions set forth in the order or resolution; and
	(4) include any other provision or covenant, as the
	board determines, that is not prohibited by the Texas Constitution
	or this chapter.
	(b) The board may adopt and cause to be executed any other
	proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient in the issuance of
	the bonds. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9045.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district may
	appropriate or set aside out of proceeds from the sale of district
	bonds an amount for:
	(1) the payment of interest, administrative, and
	operating expenses expected to accrue during the period of
	construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions;
	and
	(2) the payment of all expenses incurred and to be
	incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.
	(b) For purposes of this section, the period of construction
	may not exceed three years. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 633, Sec. 12
	(part).)
	CHAPTER 9049. HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
	DISTRICT-FONDREN ROAD
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9049.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9049.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9049.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9049.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9049.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9049.052. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER
	Sec. 9049.053. DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S BONDS
	Sec. 9049.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9049.055. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9049.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9049.102. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9049.103. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9049.151. TAX METHOD
	CHAPTER 9049. HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
	DISTRICT-FONDREN ROAD
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9049.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Harris County Water Control
	and Improvement District-Fondren Road. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	246, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9049.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 58th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9049.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 246, Secs. 1 (part), 3; Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 611,
	Sec. 5.)
	Sec. 9049.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 246, Acts
	of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, as amended by
	Sections 1 and 3, Chapter 611, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1967, as that territory may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bonds;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 4; Acts 60th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 611, Secs. 2, 4; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9049.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board consists
	of five elected directors.
	(b) To be appointed as a director a person must reside in
	this state, but such director is not required to reside in the
	district. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9049.052. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER. The
	board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who are not
	required to be directors. The board may combine the offices of
	secretary and treasurer. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 7
	(part).)
	Sec. 9049.053. DIRECTOR'S AND TREASURER'S 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 conditioned on the
	treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the
	treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district. (Acts 58th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9049.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT. The board
	president has the same right to vote as any other director. (Acts
	58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9049.055. 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
	power this chapter gives the president. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	246, Sec. 7 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9049.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 58th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9049.102. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Harris County.
	(Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9049.103. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or
	pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246, Sec. 9
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9049.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 58th Leg., R.S., Ch. 246,
	Sec. 5 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9050. INVERNESS FOREST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9050.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9050.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9050.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9050.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9050.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9050.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9050.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9050.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND
	Sec. 9050.053. DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY
	FROM BOARD MEETING
	Sec. 9050.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9050.055. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9050.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9050.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS
	Sec. 9050.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9050.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9050.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION
	Sec. 9050.106. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9050.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9050.152. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 9050.153. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9050.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9050.202. FAILED BOND ELECTION
	Sec. 9050.203. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 9050. INVERNESS FOREST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9050.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Inverness Forest Improvement
	District. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9050.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(d) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(e) The district in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Secs. 1 (part),
	4, 22 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 605, Acts
	of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9050.005 of this chapter or its
	predecessor statute, former Section 16, Chapter 605, Acts of the
	59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type or kind of
	bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 3; New.)
	Sec. 9050.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT. (a) Except as
	otherwise provided by this section, the district may annex
	territory as provided by Section 49.302, Water Code.
	(b) Territory may not be annexed to the district without the
	written consent of at least a three-fourths majority of all
	landowners in the territory to be annexed whose land must also
	constitute at least three-fourths of the value of all land in the
	territory to be annexed, as shown by the tax rolls of the county in
	which the territory to be annexed is located.
	(c) A person who owns land or an interest in land affected by
	the annexation may, on or before the 30th day after the date of the
	canvassing order of the election for the annexation, file in the
	district court in the county in which the district is located a
	petition to review, set aside, modify, or suspend the annexation.
	After the period for filing the suit has expired, the annexation is:
	(1) conclusive for all purposes; and
	(2) not subject to judicial review. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 16 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) The
	board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of
	land or other property from the district; provided, however, that
	the board shall hold a hearing if an owner of land or other property
	located in the district files a written request for a hearing with
	the board secretary before the district's first bond election is
	called.
	(b) This section may not be construed to prevent the board
	on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing
	under general law. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 7.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9050.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board consists
	of five elected directors.
	(b) To be appointed as a director, a person must:
	(1) be at least 18 years of age; and
	(2) reside in this state.
	(c) Such director is not required to reside in the district.
	(d) Such director is not required to own land in the
	district, but before the district awards any construction
	contracts, each director must own land in the district subject to
	district taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND. Each director shall give a
	bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the
	director's duties. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.053. DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY FROM
	BOARD MEETING. (a) The board secretary shall sign the minutes of
	each board meeting.
	(b) If the board secretary is absent from a board meeting,
	the board shall name a secretary pro tem for the meeting who may:
	(1) exercise all powers and duties of the secretary
	for the meeting;
	(2) sign the minutes of the meeting; and
	(3) attest all orders passed or other action taken at
	the meeting. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT. The board
	president has the same right to vote as any other director. (Acts
	59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.055. 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
	power this chapter or general law gives the president. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 9 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9050.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9050.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS. (a) The district may:
	(1) purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a
	waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or
	drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;
	(2) make any purchase, construction, improvement,
	extension, addition, or repair necessary to a system or facility
	described by Subdivision (1);
	(3) purchase or otherwise acquire, operate, and
	maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment,
	building, plant, structure, or facility necessary for a system or
	facility described by Subdivision (1); and
	(4) sell water and other services.
	(b) The district may exercise any of the rights or powers
	granted by this chapter inside or outside the district's
	boundaries, but only in Harris County. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	605, Sec. 17 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Harris County.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) 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 construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	605, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election
	may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 20.)
	Sec. 9050.106. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
	(a) Notwithstanding Section 43.075(d)(3), Local Government Code,
	if a municipality annexes all of the territory in the district, the
	municipality is not required to assume the duties of the district to
	provide flood control services or to operate or maintain the
	levees, retainage ponds, pumps, mitigation channel, or other flood
	control facilities, improvements, or properties that the district
	operates and maintains or is required to operate and maintain.
	(b) The municipality may elect to assume none, part, or all
	of the duties described by Subsection (a). The municipality shall
	state in the ordinance annexing the territory which duties, if any,
	the municipality elects to assume.
	(c) If the municipality elects to assume none or part of the
	duties described by Subsection (a), the district is not abolished
	and continues to exist for the exclusive purpose of performing the
	duties the municipality does not assume. The district is not
	required to transfer to the municipality money received from
	maintenance taxes before the date of annexation and may continue to
	impose a maintenance tax as necessary to perform the duties the
	municipality does not assume. The district may retain other
	property and assets, including money from the district's operation
	and maintenance account, as the district considers necessary to
	perform those duties.
	(d) At any time after annexation the municipality by
	ordinance may assume the remaining duties and assets retained by
	the district and the district's debts, liabilities, and
	obligations. The municipality shall provide the board written
	notice of the assumption at least 120 days before the date the
	assumption takes effect. The district is abolished on the date the
	assumption takes effect. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 17B.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9050.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on
	the adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605,
	Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9050.152. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one
	or more banks or trust companies in this state to act as a
	depository of bond proceeds or of revenue derived from the
	operation of district facilities.
	(b) The depository shall, as determined by the board:
	(1) furnish indemnity bonds;
	(2) pledge securities; or
	(3) meet any other requirements. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 15.)
	Sec. 9050.153. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
	(1) a district project or any part of the project; or
	(2) a district purchase. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	605, Sec. 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9050.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The district may:
	(1) issue bonds of any kind to carry out any purpose
	authorized by this chapter; and
	(2) provide for and make payment for the bonds and for
	any expense necessarily incurred in connection with the issuance of
	the bonds. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 17 (part).)
	Sec. 9050.202. FAILED BOND ELECTION. (a) A general law,
	including Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, that provides for
	calling a hearing on the dissolution of a district after a failed
	district bond election does not apply to the district.
	(b) After the expiration of six months from the date of a
	failed bond election, the board may call a subsequent bond
	election.
	(c) The district continues to exist and retain its full
	power to function and operate regardless of the outcome of a bond
	election. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec. 19.)
	Sec. 9050.203. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the
	bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt
	from taxation in this state. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 605, Sec.
	22 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9051. JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
	DISTRICT NO. 10
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9051.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9051.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9051.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDING
	Sec. 9051.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
	Sec. 9051.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY AND ANNEXATION
	Sec. 9051.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9051.052. ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY BY
	MUNICIPALITY
	SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9051.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 9051.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 9051.103. DIRECTOR'S BOND
	Sec. 9051.104. QUORUM
	Sec. 9051.105. OFFICERS
	Sec. 9051.106. EMPLOYEES
	Sec. 9051.107. EXPENDITURES
	Sec. 9051.108. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9051.109. BUDGET
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9051.151. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 9051.152. DISTRICT PROPERTY
	Sec. 9051.153. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9051.154. POWERS RELATING TO WATERWORKS OR
	SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
	Sec. 9051.155. CHARGES, FEES, AND TOLLS; PENALTY FOR
	FAILURE TO PAY
	Sec. 9051.156. SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS
	Sec. 9051.157. LIMITATION ON DISTRICT POWERS RELATING
	TO GROUNDWATER
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9051.201. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9051.202. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX; TAX ELECTION
	Sec. 9051.203. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
	Sec. 9051.204. TAX RATE
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 9051.251. DEFINITION
	Sec. 9051.252. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	Sec. 9051.253. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 9051.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD
	VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 9051.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES;
	TAX RATE
	Sec. 9051.256. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS
	Sec. 9051.257. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS
	Sec. 9051.258. CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES
	Sec. 9051.259. REFUNDING BONDS
	Sec. 9051.260. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 9051. JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
	DISTRICT NO. 10
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9051.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Jefferson County Water
	Control and Improvement District No. 10. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	245, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9051.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Jefferson County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the purposes
	of:
	(1) controlling, conserving, protecting, preserving,
	distributing, and using surface water;
	(2) producing, distributing, and using groundwater;
	and
	(3) regulating, controlling, and disposing of
	sewerage, waste, and other refuse to prevent the contamination of
	the public waters. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Secs. 1 (part),
	2 (part), 3 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDING. The legislature finds
	that the district is essential to the accomplishment of the
	purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 11 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This
	chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (Acts
	54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 11 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.005. CORRECTION OF INVALID PROCEDURES. If a
	court holds that any procedure under this chapter violates the
	constitution of this state or of the United States, the district by
	resolution may provide an alternative procedure that conforms with
	the constitution. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 12 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY AND ANNEXATION
	Sec. 9051.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 245, Acts
	of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	Sec. 9051.052. ANNEXATION OF DISTRICT TERRITORY BY
	MUNICIPALITY. Territory contained in the district may not be
	annexed, either wholly or partly, by a municipality unless the
	annexation is approved by a majority of the voters voting in a
	single election held jointly in the municipality and the district
	for that purpose. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 3A.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9051.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. The board
	consists of five elected directors who serve staggered four-year
	terms that begin on May 16 following their election. (Acts 54th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. A director must:
	(1) be a resident, qualified voter; and
	(2) own taxable property in the district. (Acts 54th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.103. DIRECTOR'S BOND. (a) Each director must
	qualify by giving bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful
	performance of the director's duties.
	(b) The bond must be recorded in the official bond records
	of the county. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.104. QUORUM. Any three members of the board
	constitute a quorum. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.105. OFFICERS. The board shall elect from among
	its members a president, a vice president, and a
	secretary-treasurer. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.106. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ engineers,
	attorneys, and other technical or nontechnical employees or
	assistants and set and provide the amount and manner of their
	compensation. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.107. EXPENDITURES. The board may provide for the
	payment of expenditures considered essential to the proper
	maintenance and administration of the district. (Acts 54th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.108. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. (a) A director
	shall receive a fee of $3 per day for attending each board meeting,
	except that not more than $6 per day may be paid to a director for
	meetings held in any one calendar month.
	(b) In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this
	section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
	(c) A director's compensation may be increased as
	authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by
	the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or
	after September 1, 1995. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 4
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 9051.109. BUDGET. (a) Before the adoption of the
	district's annual tax rate, the president of the board must
	prepare, or have prepared, and the board must approve a budget to
	cover all proposed expenditures of the district for the succeeding
	tax year.
	(b) The budget must:
	(1) be itemized to make as clear as practicable a
	comparison between the expenditures included in the proposed budget
	and the actual expenditures for the same or similar purposes for the
	preceding tax year;
	(2) show as definitely as possible each project for
	which appropriations are included in the budget and the estimated
	amount of money included in the budget for each project; and
	(3) contain a complete financial statement of the
	district showing:
	(A) all outstanding obligations;
	(B) the cash on hand to the credit of each fund;
	(C) the money received from all sources during
	the preceding year;
	(D) the money available from all sources during
	the succeeding year;
	(E) the estimated revenue available to cover the
	proposed budget; and
	(F) the estimated tax rate required for the
	succeeding tax year. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 6 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9051.151. GENERAL POWERS. (a) Except as otherwise
	provided by this chapter, the district has all the powers and duties
	granted to water control and improvement districts by Chapters 49
	and 51, Water Code, and all other laws applicable to water control
	and improvement districts.
	(b) The district may formulate and execute any plan
	considered essential to the accomplishment of the purposes for
	which it is created. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.152. DISTRICT PROPERTY. (a) The district may
	acquire, maintain, use, and operate property of any kind or any
	interest in property necessary to the exercise of the powers,
	rights, privileges, and functions of the district under this
	chapter.
	(b) The district may acquire property or an interest in
	property as provided by Subsection (a) by purchase, construction,
	lease, gift, or any other manner. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245,
	Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9051.153. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or
	pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 8A.)
	Sec. 9051.154. POWERS RELATING TO WATERWORKS OR SANITARY
	SEWER SYSTEM. The district may purchase, construct, or otherwise
	acquire a waterworks or sanitary sewer system and may:
	(1) own and operate the system; and
	(2) construct an addition, extension, or improvement
	to the system. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.155. CHARGES, FEES, AND TOLLS; PENALTY FOR
	FAILURE TO PAY. The district may set and collect charges, fees, or
	tolls for the services of its water and sanitary systems and
	facilities and impose penalties for the failure to pay when due
	those charges, fees, or tolls. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec.
	7.)
	Sec. 9051.156. SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS. The board may
	conduct or arrange for a survey or an engineering investigation to
	provide information for the district to facilitate the
	accomplishment of a district purpose. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	245, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.157. LIMITATION ON DISTRICT POWERS RELATING TO
	GROUNDWATER. The district may not adopt or enforce a rule relating
	to or require a permit for the production or use of groundwater by
	others. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 2 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9051.201. TAX METHOD. The district shall use the ad
	valorem plan of taxation. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 2
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.202. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAX; TAX ELECTION.
	(a) If a tax is authorized at an election under Section 49.107,
	Water Code, the district may impose a tax to provide money:
	(1) necessary to construct or acquire, maintain, and
	operate improvements, works, plants, and facilities considered
	essential or beneficial to the district; or
	(2) adequate to defray the cost of the maintenance,
	operation, and administration of the district.
	(b) An election for the imposition of taxes authorized by
	this section must be ordered by the board. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 245, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.203. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR. The board shall
	appoint a tax assessor and collector. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	245, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9051.204. TAX RATE. The board shall set the tax rate
	of the district annually and certify the rate to the tax assessor
	and collector. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 6 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 9051.251. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "net
	revenue" means the gross revenue of the district minus the amount
	necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and operating the district
	and its property. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 9(c)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.252. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. (a) To accomplish
	district purposes, the board may borrow money, issue bonds, and
	prescribe the method of payment of the bonds by the use of net
	revenue, taxes, or both net revenue and taxes.
	(b) Bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
	(c) In the resolution authorizing the bonds, the district
	may set aside an amount from the bond proceeds for:
	(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during
	construction; and
	(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund.
	(d) Bond proceeds may be used to pay all expenses
	necessarily incurred in accomplishing district purposes, including
	the expenses of issuing and selling the bonds.
	(e) Pending the use of bond proceeds for the purpose for
	which the bonds were issued, the board may invest the proceeds in
	obligations of the United States. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245,
	Secs. 9(a), (b) (part), (f).)
	Sec. 9051.253. FORM OF BONDS. District bonds must be:
	(1) signed by the president; and
	(2) attested by the secretary. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 245, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9051.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM
	TAXES. (a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by
	a majority of the district voters voting at an election.
	(b) The board may order an election under this section
	without a petition. The order must specify:
	(1) the time and places at which the election will be
	held;
	(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
	(3) the maximum amount of the bonds;
	(4) the maximum maturity of the bonds;
	(5) the maximum interest rate;
	(6) the form of the ballot; and
	(7) the presiding judge for each voting place.
	(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a
	substantial copy of the order in a newspaper of general circulation
	in the district. The notice must be published once each week for
	two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be at least 14
	days before the date of the election. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	245, Sec. 9(i) (part).)
	Sec. 9051.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES; TAX
	RATE. (a) If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad
	valorem taxes, the board shall impose a tax sufficient to pay the
	bonds and the interest on the bonds as the bonds and interest become
	due.
	(b) The board may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under
	Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money
	received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment
	of principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted
	by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 54th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 9(d).)
	Sec. 9051.256. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS.
	Bonds payable solely from the district's net revenue, from the
	proceeds of any water contract, or from any source other than ad
	valorem taxes may be issued pursuant to a board resolution without a
	hearing or election. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 9(i)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9051.257. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	District bonds may be secured by a pledge of all or part of the net
	revenue of the district, or by the net revenue of one or more
	contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds, or other
	revenue in the manner specified by board resolution. The pledge may
	reserve the right, under conditions specified by the pledge, to
	issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with or subordinate
	to the bonds then being issued. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245,
	Sec. 9(c) (part).)
	Sec. 9051.258. CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES. If district
	bonds payable wholly or partly from revenue are issued, the board
	shall set by contract with the persons who contract with it for a
	water supply or water or sewer facilities the rates of compensation
	for water sold and water or sewer services provided by the district.
	The rates must be sufficient to pay:
	(1) the expense of operating and maintaining the
	district and its facilities; and
	(2) all obligations incurred by the district as they
	mature, including the reserve fund and other funds as may be
	provided for the bonds or other contracts under the terms of the
	bonds or other contracts and as may be provided in the board
	resolution pertaining to the bonds or other contracts. (Acts 54th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 9(e).)
	Sec. 9051.259. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The board may issue
	refunding bonds without an election to refund outstanding bonds
	issued under this subchapter and interest on those bonds.
	(b) Refunding bonds may be issued to refund bonds of more
	than one series.
	(c) In the case of bonds secured wholly or partly by net
	revenue, the district may:
	(1) combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for
	the security of the refunding bonds; or
	(2) secure the refunding bonds by a pledge of other or
	additional revenue.
	(d) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the
	issuance of other bonds and the rights and remedies of the holders
	apply to refunding bonds. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec.
	9(h).)
	Sec. 9051.260. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and the income from
	the bond, including profits on the sale of the bond, are exempt from
	taxation by this state or by any political subdivision of this
	state. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245, Sec. 10.)
	CHAPTER 9052. FLAMINGO ISLES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF
	GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9052.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9052.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9052.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9052.004. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9052.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9052.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9052.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9052.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9052.152. RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE
	Sec. 9052.153. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 9052.154. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9052.155. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9052.156. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE
	OR SALE
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9052.201. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9052.202. DEPOSITORY
	CHAPTER 9052. FLAMINGO ISLES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF
	GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9052.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "District" means the Flamingo Isles Municipal
	Utility District of Galveston County, Texas. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9052.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in
	Galveston County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
	(2) a water control and improvement district; and
	(3) a municipal corporation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 613, Secs. 1 (part), 7 (part), 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land and other property in the district will benefit
	from the creation of the district and the improvements the district
	will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 613, Secs. 7 (part), 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.004. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. The district may
	be dissolved by the board in accordance with Sections
	51.781-51.791, Water Code. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 5
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9052.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 613, Acts
	of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9052.052 or its predecessor statute,
	former Section 5, Chapter 613, Acts of the 59th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1965; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bonds;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or its
	governing body. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 2; New.)
	Sec. 9052.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT. The district
	may not add land to the district unless:
	(1) an owner of land adjacent or contiguous to the
	district requests in writing that the district add land;
	(2) the owner of the land to be added consents to the
	addition; and
	(3) the land is adjacent or contiguous to the district
	when added. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 5 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9052.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9052.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.152. RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE. The district may
	provide for the reclamation and drainage of overflowed land and
	other land needing drainage in the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 613, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.153. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The district
	may make, construct, or otherwise acquire existing improvements or
	improvements to be made, constructed, or acquired, 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 9052.151. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec.
	3 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.154. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) 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 construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	613, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.155. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 3 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.156. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE OR
	SALE. A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not
	exceed 40 years. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 3 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9052.201. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem basis or plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613,
	Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9052.202. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board by resolution
	shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the district to
	serve as the district's depository. A designated bank serves for
	two years and until a successor is designated.
	(b) All district money shall be secured in the manner
	provided for securing county funds. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 613,
	Sec. 8.)
	CHAPTER 9053. LAZY RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9053.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9053.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9053.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9053.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9053.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9053.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND
	Sec. 9053.007. CERTAIN STATUTES NOT APPLICABLE TO
	DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9053.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9053.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND
	Sec. 9053.053. DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY
	FROM BOARD MEETING
	Sec. 9053.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9053.055. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9053.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9053.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS
	Sec. 9053.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9053.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9053.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9053.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9053.152. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 9053.153. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9053.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9053.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK
	Sec. 9053.203. FAILED BOND ELECTION
	Sec. 9053.204. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 9053. LAZY RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9053.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Lazy River Improvement
	District. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9053.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(d) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(e) The district in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Secs. 1 (part),
	4, 22 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 584, Acts
	of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9053.005 of this chapter or its
	predecessor statute, former Section 16, Chapter 584, Acts of the
	59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type or kind of
	bond or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 3; New.)
	Sec. 9053.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT. (a) Except as
	otherwise provided by this section, the district may annex
	territory as provided by Section 49.302, Water Code.
	(b) Territory may not be annexed to the district without the
	written consent of at least a three-fourths majority of all
	landowners in the territory to be annexed whose land must also
	constitute at least three-fourths of the value of all land in the
	territory to be annexed, as shown by the tax rolls of the county in
	which the territory to be annexed is located.
	(c) A finding by the district that the requirements of
	Subsection (b) have been met is:
	(1) conclusive for all purposes; and
	(2) not subject to judicial review. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 16.)
	Sec. 9053.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) The
	board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of
	land or other property from the district; provided, however, that
	the board shall hold a hearing if an owner of land or other property
	located in the district files a written request for a hearing with
	the board secretary before the district's first bond election is
	called.
	(b) This section may not be construed to prevent the board
	on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing
	under general law. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 7.)
	Sec. 9053.007. CERTAIN STATUTES NOT APPLICABLE TO DISTRICT.
	(a) The district is created notwithstanding the provisions of
	Chapter 160, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963
	(former Article 970a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as those
	provisions existed on June 17, 1965, and those provisions do not
	apply to the district.
	(b) Any conflict between this section and subsequent
	amendments to provisions described by Subsection (a) or the
	subsequent codification of provisions described by Subsection (a)
	in the Local Government Code is governed by the rules of statutory
	construction, including Sections 311.025(a) and 311.026,
	Government Code (Code Construction Act). (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 584, Sec. 13; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
	Sec. 9053.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The board consists
	of five elected directors.
	(b) To be appointed as a director, a person must:
	(1) be at least 18 years of age; and
	(2) reside in this state.
	(c) Such director is not required to reside in the district.
	(d) Such director is not required to own land in the
	district, but before the district awards any construction
	contracts, each director must own land in the district subject to
	district taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND. Each director shall give a
	bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the
	director's duties. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.053. DUTY OF SECRETARY; ABSENCE OF SECRETARY FROM
	BOARD MEETING. (a) The board secretary shall sign the minutes of
	each board meeting.
	(b) If the board secretary is absent from a board meeting,
	the board shall name a secretary pro tem for the meeting who may:
	(1) exercise all powers and duties of the secretary
	for the meeting;
	(2) sign the minutes of the meeting; and
	(3) attest all orders passed or other action taken at
	the meeting. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.054. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT. The board
	president has the same right to vote as any other director. (Acts
	59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.055. 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
	power this chapter or general law gives the president. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 9 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9053.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 5 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9053.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS. (a) The district may:
	(1) purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire a
	waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or
	drainage facility or any part of those systems or facilities;
	(2) make any purchase, construction, improvement,
	extension, addition, or repair necessary to a system or facility
	described by Subdivision (1);
	(3) purchase or otherwise acquire, operate, and
	maintain any land, right-of-way, easement, site, equipment,
	building, plant, structure, or facility necessary for a system or
	facility described by Subdivision (1); and
	(4) sell water and other services.
	(b) The district may exercise any of the rights or powers
	granted by this chapter inside or outside the district's
	boundaries, but only in Montgomery County. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 584, Sec. 17 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Montgomery County.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.104. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or facility, or
	pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 12
	(part).)
	Sec. 9053.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election
	may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 20.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9053.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on
	the adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584,
	Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9053.152. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one
	or more banks or trust companies in this state to act as a
	depository of bond proceeds or of revenue derived from the
	operation of district facilities.
	(b) The depository shall, as determined by the board:
	(1) furnish indemnity bonds;
	(2) pledge securities; or
	(3) meet any other requirements. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 15.)
	Sec. 9053.153. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
	(1) a district project or any part of the project; or
	(2) a district purchase. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	584, Sec. 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9053.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. The district may:
	(1) issue bonds of any kind to carry out any purpose
	authorized by this chapter; and
	(2) provide for and make payment for the bonds and for
	any expense necessarily incurred in connection with the issuance of
	the bonds. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 17 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY OR WORK. The
	district may exchange bonds, including refunding bonds:
	(1) for property acquired by purchase; or
	(2) in payment of the contract price of work performed
	or materials or services provided for the use and benefit of the
	district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 18 (part).)
	Sec. 9053.203. FAILED BOND ELECTION. (a) A general law,
	including Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, that provides for
	calling a hearing on the dissolution of a district after a failed
	district bond election does not apply to the district.
	(b) After the expiration of 30 days from the date of a failed
	bond election, the board may call a subsequent bond election.
	(c) The district continues to exist and retain its full
	power to function and operate regardless of the outcome of a bond
	election. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec. 19.)
	Sec. 9053.204. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the
	bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt
	from taxation in this state. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584, Sec.
	22 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9055. WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9055.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9055.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9055.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY AND ANNEXATIONS TO DISTRICT
	TERRITORY
	Sec. 9055.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9055.052. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX TERRITORY
	Sec. 9055.053. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD FINDINGS
	AND RESOLUTION; HEARING
	Sec. 9055.054. ANNEXATION HEARING
	Sec. 9055.055. BOARD FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION
	Sec. 9055.056. NOTICE OF ANNEXATION ELECTION
	Sec. 9055.057. ELECTION RESULTS
	Sec. 9055.058. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL
	TERRITORY
	Sec. 9055.059. ASSUMPTION OF DEBT; TAXES
	Sec. 9055.060. RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD
	RIGHT-OF-WAY, TRANSMISSION LINE, OR
	OTHER UTILITY PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9055.101. BOARD
	Sec. 9055.102. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9055.103. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 9055.104. VACANCY
	Sec. 9055.105. OFFICERS
	Sec. 9055.106. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9055.107. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9055.151. CONSTRUCTION OF DAM
	Sec. 9055.152. SOURCES OF WATER
	Sec. 9055.153. CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
	Sec. 9055.154. WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS
	Sec. 9055.155. PURCHASE OF WATER
	Sec. 9055.156. EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 9055.157. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9055.158. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
	Sec. 9055.159. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER AND OPERATE
	FACILITIES
	Sec. 9055.160. ADOPTION OF RULES
	Sec. 9055.161. APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF
	CERTAIN LAWS
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9055.201. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 9055.202. PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT OR
	TAXATION
	Sec. 9055.203. COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES; CONTRACTS
	FOR PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE
	DUTIES
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 9055.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9055.252. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 9055.253. MATURITY
	Sec. 9055.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD
	VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 9055.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE
	Sec. 9055.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 9055.257. TAX AND RATE REQUIREMENTS
	Sec. 9055.258. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 9055.259. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 9055.260. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
	Sec. 9055.261. REFUNDING BONDS
	Sec. 9055.262. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 9055. WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9055.001. 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 Wise County Water Supply
	District. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9055.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 53rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) All land in the district will benefit from the improvements to
	be acquired and constructed by the district.
	(b) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(c) The district, in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 2 (part),
	19 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY AND ANNEXATIONS TO DISTRICT
	TERRITORY
	Sec. 9055.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 268, Acts
	of the 53rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1953, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(2) this subchapter or its predecessor statute, former
	Section 5, Chapter 268, Acts of the 53rd Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1953; or
	(3) other law. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 2
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 9055.052. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX TERRITORY. Territory
	inside Wise County, whether contiguous to the district or not, may
	be annexed to the district in the manner provided by this
	subchapter. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.053. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; BOARD FINDINGS AND
	RESOLUTION; HEARING. (a) The board may annex territory under this
	subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is signed by 50
	registered voters of the territory to be annexed who own taxable
	property in that territory, or by a majority of the registered
	voters of that territory who own taxable property in that
	territory, and is filed with the board. The petition must describe
	the territory to be annexed by metes and bounds.
	(b) If the board determines that the petition complies with
	Subsection (a), that the annexation would be in the interest of the
	district, and that the district will be able to supply water to the
	territory, the board shall:
	(1) adopt a resolution declaring its intention to call
	an election in the territory to submit the proposition of whether
	the territory is to be annexed to the district; and
	(2) set a time and place to hold a board hearing on the
	question of whether the territory to be annexed will benefit from
	the improvements, works, and facilities then owned or operated or
	contemplated to be owned or operated by the district. (Acts 53rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 5(a), (b).)
	Sec. 9055.054. ANNEXATION HEARING. (a) At least 10 days
	before the date of the annexation hearing, notice of the adoption of
	the resolution stating the time and place of the hearing and
	addressed to the citizens and owners of property in the territory to
	be annexed shall be published one time in a newspaper of general
	circulation in the territory to be annexed. The notice must
	describe the territory in the same manner in which Section
	9055.053(a) requires the petition to describe the territory.
	(b) If a newspaper of general circulation is not published
	in the territory to be annexed, the notice shall be posted in three
	public places in the territory.
	(c) Any interested person may appear at the hearing and
	offer evidence for or against the annexation.
	(d) The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules
	prescribed by the board and may be recessed from time to time.
	(Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 5(c), (d) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.055. BOARD FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION; ELECTION.
	If, at the conclusion of the annexation hearing, the board finds
	that all land in the territory to be annexed will benefit from the
	present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities of the
	district, the board shall adopt a resolution that:
	(1) calls an election in the territory to be annexed;
	and
	(2) states the date of the election and the place or
	places of holding the election. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268,
	Sec. 5(d) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.056. NOTICE OF ANNEXATION ELECTION. At least 10
	days before the date set for the election, notice of the election
	must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in
	the district. In addition to the requirements of Section 4.004,
	Election Code, notice of the annexation election must:
	(1) state the conditions under which the territory may
	be annexed; or
	(2) refer to the resolution of the board for that
	purpose. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 5(e).)
	Sec. 9055.057. ELECTION RESULTS. (a) The board shall
	issue an order declaring the results of the annexation election.
	(b) If the order shows that a majority of the votes cast are
	in favor of annexation, the board shall annex the proposed
	territory to the district. The annexation is incontestable except
	within the time for contesting elections under the general election
	law.
	(c) A certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the
	deed records of the county in which the territory is located. (Acts
	53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 5(g) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.058. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL TERRITORY.
	(a) Territory annexed to any municipality in the district may be
	annexed to the district as provided by this section.
	(b) At any time after final passage of an ordinance or
	resolution annexing territory to a municipality in the district,
	the board may give notice of a hearing on the question of annexing
	that territory or any part of that territory to the district. The
	notice is sufficient if it:
	(1) states the date and place of the hearing; and
	(2) describes the area proposed to be annexed or
	refers to the annexation ordinance or resolution of the
	municipality.
	(c) At least 10 days before the date set for the hearing, the
	notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general
	circulation in the annexing municipality.
	(d) If, as a result of the hearing, the board finds that the
	territory will benefit from the water supplied or to be supplied by
	the district, the board shall adopt a resolution annexing the
	territory to the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec.
	5(h).)
	Sec. 9055.059. ASSUMPTION OF DEBT; TAXES. (a) After
	territory is annexed to the district, the board may hold an election
	in the district as enlarged to determine whether the district as
	enlarged shall assume any tax-supported bonds then outstanding and
	those previously voted but not yet sold and impose an ad valorem tax
	on all taxable property in the district as enlarged to pay the
	bonds, unless the proposition is voted along with the annexation
	election and becomes binding on the territory annexed.
	(b) An election held under Subsection (a) shall be held in
	the same manner as an election under this chapter for the issuance
	of bonds. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 5(i).)
	Sec. 9055.060. RESTRICTION ON ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD
	RIGHT-OF-WAY, TRANSMISSION LINE, OR OTHER UTILITY PROPERTY.
	Railroad right-of-way, transmission lines and other property of
	electric and gas utilities that are not in the limits of a
	municipality will not benefit from improvements, works, and
	facilities the district is authorized to construct. Therefore,
	railroad right-of-way or transmission lines or other property of
	electric and gas utilities may not be annexed to the district unless
	the right-of-way, transmission lines and other property of electric
	and gas utilities are contained in the limits of a municipality
	annexed to the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 5(d)
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9055.101. BOARD. (a) The district is governed by a
	board of five directors.
	(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms expiring the
	first Tuesday of May.
	(c) A majority of directors constitutes a quorum. (Acts
	53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.102. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS. In April of each
	year, the governing body of the City of Decatur shall appoint a
	director to succeed each director whose term expires during the
	following May. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 3(c) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.103. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A person
	may not be appointed a director unless the person resides in and
	owns taxable property in the district.
	(b) A member of a municipality's governing body or an
	employee of a municipality may not be a director. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 3(a) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.104. VACANCY. The governing body of the City of
	Decatur shall appoint a successor to fill a vacancy on the board for
	the unexpired term. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 3(c)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9055.105. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall elect from
	the board's membership a president, a vice president, and any other
	officers as the board determines necessary. The president is the
	chief executive officer of the district and the presiding officer
	of the board. The vice president shall act as president if the
	president is absent or fails or declines to act.
	(b) The board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who
	are not required to be directors. The board may combine the offices
	of secretary and treasurer. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	Sec. 9055.106. VOTE BY BOARD PRESIDENT. The president has
	the same right to vote as any other director. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.107. 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. The district shall
	pay the cost of the bond.
	(b) The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by
	the board. The treasurer's bond shall be conditioned on the
	treasurer's faithful accounting for all money that comes into the
	treasurer's custody as treasurer of the district. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 3(a) (part), 4 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9055.151. CONSTRUCTION OF DAM. (a) The district may
	impound storm and flood waters and the unappropriated flow waters
	at one or more places and in an amount approved by the Texas
	Commission on Environmental Quality by constructing one or more
	dams inside or outside the district in Wise County. In exercising
	its powers under this subsection, the district shall comply with
	Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water
	Code.
	(b) A dam or other works for the impounding of water under
	this section may not be constructed until the plans for the dam or
	other works are approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental
	Quality. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.152. SOURCES OF WATER. The district may develop
	or otherwise acquire sources of water. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch.
	268, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.153. CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
	(a) The district may construct or otherwise acquire all works,
	plants, and other facilities necessary or useful for the purpose of
	processing water impounded, developed, or otherwise acquired and
	transporting it to municipalities and others for municipal,
	domestic, and industrial purposes.
	(b) The district, inside or outside the district, may:
	(1) construct or otherwise acquire all works, plants,
	and other facilities necessary for the purpose of receiving and
	treating water purchased from others; and
	(2) transport the water to municipalities and others
	for municipal, domestic, and industrial purposes. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 6 (part), 6a.)
	Sec. 9055.154. WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS. The district
	may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas
	Commission on Environmental Quality or from owners of permits.
	(Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 16 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.155. PURCHASE OF WATER. The district may
	purchase water or a water supply from any person. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 16 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.156. 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 Wise County, including land above the probable high
	water line around the reservoirs.
	(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain
	in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
	(c) The board shall determine the amount and the type of
	interest in land and easements to be acquired under this section.
	(Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9055.157. 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 construction of a highway, railroad, electric
	transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or
	pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole
	expense of the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 7
	(part).)
	Sec. 9055.158. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (a) This section
	applies only to a construction contract or contract for the
	purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an
	expenditure of more than $2,000.
	(b) The district shall award a contract to the lowest and
	best bidder after publishing notice to bidders once a week for two
	weeks in a newspaper published in the district that is designated by
	the board.
	(c) The notice is sufficient if it states:
	(1) the time and place for opening the bids;
	(2) the general nature of the work to be done or the
	materials, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and
	(3) the place where and the terms on which copies of
	the plans and specifications may be obtained. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9055.159. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER AND OPERATE
	FACILITIES. (a) The district may contract with municipalities and
	others to supply water to those entities.
	(b) The district may contract with a municipality for the
	rental or leasing of or for the operation of the water production,
	water supply, and water supply facilities of the municipality.
	(c) The district may contract with the City of Decatur for
	the operation of the district's facilities by the city.
	(d) The contract may be on terms and for the time agreed to
	by the parties.
	(e) The contract may provide that it will continue in effect
	until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of
	the bonds are paid. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 14.)
	Sec. 9055.160. ADOPTION OF RULES. The board may adopt
	reasonable rules to:
	(1) secure, maintain, and preserve the sanitary
	condition of water in and water that flows into any reservoir owned
	by the district;
	(2) prevent waste of or the unauthorized use of water;
	and
	(3) regulate residence, hunting, fishing, boating,
	camping, and any other recreational or business privilege along or
	around any district reservoir and the stream leading into the
	reservoir, and its tributaries, or any body of land, or easement
	owned or controlled by the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch.
	268, Sec. 21(a).)
	Sec. 9055.161. APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN
	LAWS. (a) The general laws applicable to a water control and
	improvement district for the preservation of the sanitary condition
	of water, the prevention of waste, and the regulation of hunting,
	fishing, boating, and other similar uses, apply to the district.
	(b) The law officers of the county and state shall enforce
	in court the laws described by Subsection (a). (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 21(b).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9055.201. DEPOSITORY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (i), the board shall designate one or more banks in the
	district 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) money pledged to pay bonds may be deposited with
	the trustee bank named in the trust agreement; and
	(2) money shall be remitted to the bank of payment for
	the payment of principal of and interest on bonds.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank or a
	trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
	Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law
	for the security of county funds.
	(d) The board shall prescribe the terms of service for
	depositories.
	(e) Before designating a depository bank, the board shall
	issue a notice that:
	(1) states the time and place at which the board will
	meet to designate a depository bank or banks; and
	(2) invites the banks in the district to submit an
	application to be designated as a depository.
	(f) The notice must be published one time in a newspaper
	published in the district and specified by the board.
	(g) At the time stated in the notice, the board shall:
	(1) consider the application and the management and
	condition of each bank that applies; and
	(2) designate as a depository the bank or banks that:
	(A) offer the most favorable terms for handling
	the money; and
	(B) the board finds have proper management and
	are in condition to handle the money.
	(h) Membership on the board of an officer or director of a
	bank does not disqualify the bank from being designated as a
	depository.
	(i) If the board does not receive any applications before
	the time stated in the notice, or if the board rejects all
	applications, the board shall designate one or more banks located
	inside or outside the district on terms that the board finds
	advantageous to the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec.
	15.)
	Sec. 9055.202. 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. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 19
	(part).)
	Sec. 9055.203. COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES; CONTRACTS FOR
	PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. (a) The City of Decatur
	shall collect all taxes imposed by the district.
	(b) The district may enter into a contract with the City of
	Decatur under which municipal employees, including the tax
	collector and assessor of the municipality, perform administrative
	duties that might otherwise require the district to employ
	personnel. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 20(a) (part),
	(b).)
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 9055.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district
	may issue bonds to:
	(1) provide a source of water supply for
	municipalities and other users for municipal, domestic, and
	industrial purposes; or
	(2) carry out any other power conferred by this
	chapter.
	(b) The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
	(Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 9(a) (part), (b) (part), (c),
	(e) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.252. 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. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 268, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.253. MATURITY. District bonds must mature not
	later than 40 years after the date of their issuance. (Acts 53rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM
	TAXES. (a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by
	a district election held for that purpose at which a majority of the
	votes cast favor the bond issuance.
	(b) The board may order an election under this section
	without a petition. The order must specify:
	(1) the time and places at which the election will be
	held;
	(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
	(3) the maximum amount of the bonds;
	(4) the maximum maturity of the bonds;
	(5) the form of the ballot; and
	(6) the presiding judge for each voting place.
	(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a
	substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper
	published in the district for two consecutive weeks. The first
	publication must be not later than the 21st day before the date of
	the election. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 12(a) (part),
	(b).)
	Sec. 9055.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE. (a) In this
	section, "net revenue" means the gross revenue of the district
	minus the amount necessary to pay the cost of maintaining and
	operating the district and its property.
	(b) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured under
	board resolution by a pledge of:
	(1) all or part of the district's net revenue;
	(2) the net revenue of one or more contracts made
	before or after the issuance of the bonds; or
	(3) other revenue specified by board resolution.
	(c) The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional
	bonds on a parity with or subordinate to the bonds being issued,
	subject to conditions specified by the pledge.
	(d) Bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes
	may be issued without an election. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268,
	Secs. 9(a) (part), (d), 12(a) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. The
	district may issue bonds payable from:
	(1) ad valorem taxes imposed on taxable property in
	the district; or
	(2) ad valorem taxes and revenue of the district.
	(Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 9(e) (part).)
	Sec. 9055.257. TAX AND RATE REQUIREMENTS. (a) If the
	district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem
	taxes, the board 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 of the tax after considering the money
	received from the pledged revenue available for payment of
	principal and interest to the extent and in the manner permitted by
	the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
	(b) If the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly
	from revenue, the board shall set and revise the rates of
	compensation for water sold and services rendered by the district.
	(c) For bonds payable wholly from revenue, the rates of
	compensation must be sufficient to:
	(1) pay the expense of operating and maintaining the
	facilities of the district;
	(2) pay the bonds as they mature and the interest as it
	accrues; and
	(3) maintain the reserve and other funds as provided
	by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
	(d) For bonds payable partly from revenue, the rates of
	compensation must be sufficient to assure compliance with the
	resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 268, Secs. 9(e) (part), (f).)
	Sec. 9055.258. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) Bonds, including
	refunding bonds, authorized by this subchapter 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 appropriation permits,
	leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to the property,
	vesting in the trustee power to:
	(1) sell the property for payment of the debt;
	(2) operate the property; and
	(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.
	(b) The deed of trust may:
	(1) contain any provision the board prescribes to
	secure the bonds and preserve the trust estate;
	(2) provide for amendment or modification of the deed
	of trust; and
	(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost
	or mutilated bonds.
	(c) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust:
	(1) is the owner of the dam or dams and the other
	property and facilities purchased; and
	(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property
	and facilities. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 11.)
	Sec. 9055.259. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district may
	set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under
	this subchapter 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 authorizing the
	bonds may provide for setting aside and using the proceeds as
	provided by this subsection.
	(b) The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds
	to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the
	purposes of the district. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec.
	9(g).)
	Sec. 9055.260. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. (a) On default or
	threatened default in the payment of principal of or interest on
	bonds issued under this subchapter that are payable wholly or
	partly from revenue, a court may, on petition of the holders of 25
	percent of the outstanding bonds of the issue in default or
	threatened with default, appoint a receiver for the district.
	(b) The receiver may collect and receive all district income
	except taxes, employ and discharge district agents and employees,
	take charge of money on hand, except money received from taxes,
	unless commingled, and manage the district's proprietary affairs
	without the consent of or hindrance by the board.
	(c) The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for
	the sale of water or to renew those contracts with the approval of
	the court that appointed the receiver.
	(d) The court may vest the receiver with any other power or
	duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders. (Acts
	53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 9(h).)
	Sec. 9055.261. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The district may
	issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this
	subchapter 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 security of the refunding bonds; or
	(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional
	revenue.
	(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the
	issuance of other bonds and the remedies of the holders apply to
	refunding bonds.
	(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the
	district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the
	refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and
	the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be
	refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be
	issued in an amount sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds to
	be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the
	comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded. (Acts 53rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 10.)
	Sec. 9055.262. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this subchapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the
	bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt
	from taxation in this state. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec.
	19 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9056. WILLOW CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9056.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9056.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9056.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9056.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9056.005. APPLICABILITY OF WATER CONTROL AND
	IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS LAWS
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9056.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9056.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 9056.053. DIRECTOR'S BOND
	Sec. 9056.054. FAILURE TO CALL DIRECTOR ELECTION
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9056.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 9056.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9056.103. POWERS RELATING TO THE WATER OF WILLOW
	CREEK; SURVEYS AND PLAN
	Sec. 9056.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9056.105. COOPERATION IN WILDLIFE PROGRAMS
	Sec. 9056.106. WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD
	PREVENTION ACT
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9056.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9056.152. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	Sec. 9056.153. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN
	Sec. 9056.154. MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES
	Sec. 9056.155. SPECIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE TAX RATE
	AND METHOD
	Sec. 9056.156. USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX PROCEEDS
	Sec. 9056.157. APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN
	PLANS FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9056.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9056.202. BOND ELECTION REQUIRED
	Sec. 9056.203. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 9056. WILLOW CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9056.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "Director" means a board member.
	(3) "District" means the Willow Creek Water Control
	District. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9056.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Runnels and Tom Green
	Counties. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9056.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) All territory included in the district will benefit from the
	works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers
	conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(b) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(d) The district in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Secs. 1 (part),
	2(a), 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 9056.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 638, Acts
	of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type or kind of
	bond or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Secs. 1 (part), 2(c); New.)
	Sec. 9056.005. APPLICABILITY OF WATER CONTROL AND
	IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS LAWS. Except as provided by this chapter,
	the general laws pertaining to water control and improvement
	districts, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, govern the
	district. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 14; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9056.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec.
	15(g) (part); Acts 67th Leg., R.S., Ch. 475, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9056.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) Each
	director of the district must:
	(1) be a landowner within the district; and
	(2) reside in Runnels or Tom Green County.
	(b) A director must maintain compliance with the
	requirements of Subsection (a) during the director's tenure in
	office or vacate that office. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec.
	15(c).)
	Sec. 9056.053. DIRECTOR'S BOND. Each director shall give
	bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the
	director's duties. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 15(d)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9056.054. FAILURE TO CALL DIRECTOR ELECTION. Failure
	to call a director election does not affect the legal status of the
	district, the board, or a director or the right of the board to act
	or function, and the directors continue to serve until an election
	is held and succeeding directors have been elected or appointed and
	have qualified. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 15(g).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9056.101. GENERAL POWERS. The district may exercise
	the rights, privileges, and functions specified by this chapter.
	(Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9056.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by the general laws of this state applicable to a
	water control and improvement district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the power to:
	(1) construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and repair
	a dam or other structure; and
	(2) acquire, by eminent domain or otherwise, land,
	easements, equipment, or other property that may be needed to use,
	control, and distribute any water that may be impounded, diverted,
	or controlled by the district. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638,
	Secs. 5 (part), 7(a).)
	Sec. 9056.103. POWERS RELATING TO THE WATER OF WILLOW
	CREEK; SURVEYS AND PLAN. (a) The district shall conduct
	preliminary surveys and develop a plan for the control and use of
	the water of Willow Creek to the end that improvements on any one
	part of the watershed will be mechanically and economically related
	to the improvements of the entire watershed.
	(b) On completion of the surveys and plan and adoption of
	the surveys and plan by the board, a certified copy of the surveys
	and plan shall be filed for informational purposes with the Texas
	Commission on Environmental Quality. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	638, Sec. 3.)
	Sec. 9056.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) 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 construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	638, Sec. 7(b).)
	Sec. 9056.105. COOPERATION IN WILDLIFE PROGRAMS. The
	district may cooperate with state, federal, and other agencies and
	groups in wildlife programs that are:
	(1) not inconsistent with the purposes of the district
	under this chapter; and
	(2) designed to improve the general habitat of
	wildlife and promote the propagation of wildlife. (Acts 60th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 13.)
	Sec. 9056.106. WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION
	ACT. Subject to Section 9056.153, the district has the power
	necessary to fully qualify for and gain the full benefits of the
	Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. Section
	1001 et seq.), including:
	(1) all powers necessary to carry out the projects,
	works, and improvements contemplated by the Watershed Protection
	and Flood Prevention Act;
	(2) the power to secure a loan or loans from the proper
	agencies of the federal government for the purpose of defraying the
	costs and expenses of the district in connection with carrying out
	its projects, works, and improvements under the Watershed
	Protection and Flood Prevention Act; and
	(3) if necessary, the power to issue bonds as
	collateral for a loan described by Subdivision (2). (Acts 60th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 6 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9056.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation, and taxes imposed by the district shall
	be on the ad valorem basis.
	(b) A hearing on a plan of taxation is not required. (Acts
	60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 4(c).)
	Sec. 9056.152. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on a project
	or any part of a project. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 4(a)
	(part).)
	Sec. 9056.153. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL LOAN. The
	district may not consummate a loan from the federal government
	unless the loan is authorized by a majority of the votes cast in a
	district election. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9056.154. MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION PROCEDURES. A
	maintenance tax election shall be held and notice of the election
	shall be given in the manner required by general law for a bond
	election. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 12(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9056.155. SPECIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE TAX RATE AND
	METHOD. In calling a maintenance tax election, the board shall
	specify:
	(1) the maximum tax rate that may be imposed in any
	year; and
	(2) that the tax will be imposed on an ad valorem
	basis. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 12(b) (part).)
	Sec. 9056.156. USE OF MAINTENANCE TAX PROCEEDS. (a) The
	district may spend maintenance tax proceeds for:
	(1) an easement or right-of-way;
	(2) any purpose for which a district may spend bond
	proceeds; and
	(3) maintenance purposes.
	(b) The district may place surplus maintenance tax proceeds
	not needed for maintenance purposes into the sinking funds for
	outstanding district bonds.
	(c) The board's determination to spend district maintenance
	tax proceeds is final and is not subject to judicial review, except
	on the grounds of fraud, palpable error, or gross abuse of
	discretion. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 12(c).)
	Sec. 9056.157. APPROVAL OF AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PLANS
	FOR WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS. (a) In this section, "commission"
	means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
	(b) This section applies only to plans contemplated by the
	district for works and improvements, or amendments to the plans,
	that are prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of
	the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the
	district's board.
	(c) An engineer's report covering the plans and
	improvements to be constructed, and the maps, plats, profiles, and
	data fully showing and explaining the plans and improvements, are
	not required to be filed in the district office before an election
	is held to authorize the issuance of bonds for the works and
	improvements. The plans and specifications, engineering reports,
	profiles, maps, and other data, and subsequent amendments to those
	items, are not required to be approved by the commission before the
	bonds are issued.
	(d) Before the district may spend any money for the
	construction of any works and improvements, the commission must
	approve the portion of the works and improvements to be
	constructed. The commission's advance approval for the entire
	project contemplated by the district is not required. The
	commission may approve on a separate or individual basis the
	portion of the project or works and improvements:
	(1) to be constructed at a particular time; and
	(2) on which plans and specifications of the Natural
	Resources Conservation Service have been prepared and submitted by
	the board to the commission. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec.
	10; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9056.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. Subject to
	Section 9056.202, the district may issue bonds, in the manner
	provided by general law for water control and improvement
	districts, to:
	(1) provide dams, structures, projects, and works of
	improvement for flood prevention, the conservation and development
	of water, and for other necessary plants, facilities, and equipment
	in connection therewith and for the improvement, repair, and
	operation of same;
	(2) carry out any other power provided by this chapter
	or by Chapter 49 or 51, Water Code; and
	(3) pay all costs, charges, and expenses of the
	district. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec. 8; New.)
	Sec. 9056.202. BOND ELECTION REQUIRED. The district may
	not issue bonds unless the bonds are authorized by a majority of the
	votes cast in a district election. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638,
	Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9056.203. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A bond issued
	under this chapter, the transfer of the bond, and income from the
	bond, including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt
	from taxation in this state. (Acts 60th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638, Sec.
	4(a) (part).)
	CHAPTER 9057. MEDINA COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	NO. 2
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9057.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9057.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9057.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9057.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9057.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9057.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9057.102. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; LIMIT ON
	EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9057.103. COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS
	Sec. 9057.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; BOND ELECTION
	Sec. 9057.152. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED
	CHAPTER 9057. MEDINA COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	NO. 2
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9057.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "District" means the Medina County Water Control
	and Improvement District No. 2. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198,
	Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9057.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in Medina
	County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
	(2) a municipal corporation. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 198, Secs. 1 (part), 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9057.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land included in the boundaries of the district will
	benefit from that inclusion.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 53rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 198, Secs. 4 (part), 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9057.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 198, Acts
	of the 53rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1953, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9057.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9057.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 53rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 198, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9057.102. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; LIMIT ON EMINENT
	DOMAIN POWER. (a) The district may acquire property that is
	necessary to accomplish the objectives of the district.
	(b) To facilitate the acquisition of property, the district
	may exercise the power of eminent domain available to water control
	and improvement districts under general law.
	(c) The powers granted in this section apply only in Medina
	County. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9057.103. COST OF RELOCATING PROPERTY. If the
	district's exercise of a power granted by this chapter makes
	necessary the relocation of a railroad line or right-of-way, the
	district shall pay the cost of the relocation and any actual and
	reasonable damage incurred in changing and adjusting the railroad
	lines and grades. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198, Sec. 6 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS
	Sec. 9057.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; BOND ELECTION.
	(a) The district may issue bonds pursuant to a board order or
	resolution adopted after the proposition authorizing the bonds is:
	(1) submitted to district voters at an election; and
	(2) adopted by a majority of the district voters
	voting at the election.
	(b) The district may issue bonds under this section for any
	purpose permitted to water control and improvement districts and in
	the manner and to the extent provided by the general laws governing
	water control and improvement districts. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 198, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9057.152. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED. An order
	or resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds may
	contain any covenant the board considers necessary to ensure:
	(1) the creation and maintenance of proper reserves;
	and
	(2) the payment of the principal of and interest on the
	bonds. (Acts 53rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 198, Sec. 5 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9059. RIO GRANDE PALMS WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9059.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9059.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9059.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9059.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9059.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9059.052. QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9059.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9059.102. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
	Sec. 9059.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9059.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9059.151. MAINTENANCE TAX
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9059.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 9059.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY
	Sec. 9059.203. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED
	Sec. 9059.204. MATURITY
	Sec. 9059.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 9059.206. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 9059.207. REFUNDING BONDS
	CHAPTER 9059. RIO GRANDE PALMS WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9059.001. 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 Rio Grande Palms Water
	District. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9059.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in Cameron
	County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
	(2) a municipal corporation. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 324, Secs. 1 (part), 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including the
	conservation and utilization of water.
	(b) All land included in the district will benefit from that
	inclusion. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 324, Acts
	of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subsection (b) or its predecessor statute, Section
	1, Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session,
	1961;
	(2) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(3) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The Commissioners Court of Cameron County shall
	redefine the boundaries of the district contained in Section 1,
	Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961,
	to correct any error or omission in those boundaries. (Acts 57th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9059.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	Sec. 9059.052. QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE. (a) A director
	must own land in the district.
	(b) A director is not required to reside in the district.
	(Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 3 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9059.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 57th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 2 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9059.102. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. The district may
	acquire property located inside or outside the district that the
	board considers necessary to accomplish the district's objectives.
	(Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.
	(Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) 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 construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	324, Sec. 10.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9059.151. MAINTENANCE TAX. The board may impose an ad
	valorem tax on all taxable property in the district for the
	maintenance and operation of district works and facilities if the
	tax is authorized by an election held as provided by law relating to
	water control and improvement district bond elections. (Acts 57th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 7.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9059.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district
	may issue bonds pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board if a
	majority of district voters voting at an election vote to adopt the
	proposition authorizing the bonds.
	(b) The district may issue bonds for any purpose permitted
	to a water control and improvement district, including:
	(1) the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams,
	arroyos, and resacas, to prevent overflow, to furnish access to
	land in the district, to permit navigation of the water or
	irrigation of land in the district, or in aid of those purposes; or
	(2) the acquisition of water rights, the construction
	or acquisition by purchase or other means, and maintenance of
	pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, pipelines, canals and waterways,
	pumps, pump houses, and all other useful equipment, machinery, and
	facilities, for the purpose or in aid of irrigation, drainage,
	conservation, or navigation, including the purchase of an existing
	irrigation or conservation system. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324,
	Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.202. EXCHANGING BONDS FOR PROPERTY. The district
	may exchange bonds for property acquired for the use and benefit of
	the district. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.203. CERTAIN BOND COVENANTS AUTHORIZED. A
	resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds may contain
	any covenant the board considers necessary to ensure:
	(1) the creation and maintenance of proper reserves;
	and
	(2) the payment of the principal of and interest on the
	bonds. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.204. MATURITY. District bonds, including
	refunding bonds, must mature not later than 40 years after the date
	of their issuance. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9059.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The district may
	appropriate and pay from the proceeds of the sale of bonds the
	interest to accrue on the bonds for a period not to exceed three
	years from their date. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	Sec. 9059.206. BONDS SECURED BY AD VALOREM TAXES. (a) If
	bonds have been voted, the board shall impose a continuing ad
	valorem tax on all property in the district sufficient:
	(1) to pay the principal and interest on the bonds as
	the principal and interest respectively mature;
	(2) to create and maintain any reserve required by the
	resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the bonds;
	(3) to pay the expense of assessing and collecting the
	tax; and
	(4) for anticipated delinquencies in the tax payments.
	(b) The board annually shall determine and set or cause to
	be determined and set the rate of the ad valorem tax to be imposed
	under this section. (Acts 57th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 5.)
	Sec. 9059.207. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The district may
	issue refunding bonds without an election.
	(b) District bonds may be refunded by:
	(1) the issuance and delivery to holders of refunding
	bonds in lieu of the outstanding bonds; or
	(2) the sale of refunding bonds and the use of the
	proceeds for retiring the outstanding bonds. (Acts 57th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 324, Sec. 4 (part).)
	CHAPTER 9060. SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON
	COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9060.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9060.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9060.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9060.004. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN STATUTES;
	DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9060.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9060.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9060.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9060.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9060.152. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 9060.153. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9060.154. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9060.155. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE
	OR SALE
	Sec. 9060.156. INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9060.201. TAX METHOD
	CHAPTER 9060. SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON
	COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9060.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "District" means the San Leon Municipal Utility
	District of Galveston County, Texas. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	520, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9060.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in
	Galveston County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
	and
	(2) a municipal corporation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 520, Secs. 1 (part), 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.003. 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
	the district will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 520, Secs. 6(a) (part), 7 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.004. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN STATUTES;
	DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection
	(b), Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code, do not apply to the
	district.
	(b) The district may be dissolved by the board in accordance
	with Sections 51.781-51.791, Water Code. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 520, Secs. 2 (part), 4 (part); New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9060.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 520, Acts
	of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9060.052 or its predecessor statute,
	former Section 4, Chapter 520, Acts of the 59th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1965; or
	(4) other law. (New.)
	Sec. 9060.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT. The district
	may not add land to the district unless:
	(1) an owner of land adjacent or contiguous to the
	district requests in writing that the district add land;
	(2) the owner of the land to be added consents to the
	addition; and
	(3) the land is adjacent or contiguous to the district
	when added. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 4 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9060.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9060.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.152. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The district
	may make, construct, or otherwise acquire improvements inside or
	outside the district that are necessary or convenient to carry out a
	power granted to the district under this chapter or a general law
	described by Section 9060.151. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec.
	2 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.153. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain, power of relocation, or any other power granted by this
	chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing
	the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	520, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.154. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.155. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE OR
	SALE. A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not
	exceed 40 years. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9060.156. INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS. (a) On
	approval by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an
	election held for that purpose, the district may:
	(1) install, operate, and maintain street lighting in
	a public utility easement or public right-of-way inside the
	district; and
	(2) assess the cost of the installation, operation,
	and maintenance of the street lighting as an additional charge in
	the monthly billings of the district's customers.
	(b) The district may not use money from taxes or bonds
	supported by taxes for a purpose described by this section.
	(c) This section does not authorize the district to install,
	operate, or maintain street lighting on a right-of-way that is part
	of the designated state highway system. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	520, Sec. 2A.)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9060.201. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem basis or plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 520,
	Sec. 6(b).)
	CHAPTER 9061. TATTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9061.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9061.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9061.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9061.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9061.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9061.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND
	Sec. 9061.007. STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9061.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9061.052. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER
	Sec. 9061.053. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS
	Sec. 9061.054. BOARD VACANCY
	Sec. 9061.055. BOARD PRESIDENT'S POWER TO EXECUTE
	CONTRACTS
	Sec. 9061.056. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
	Sec. 9061.057. DISTRICT OFFICE
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9061.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9061.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS
	Sec. 9061.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 9061.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9061.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9061.151. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9061.152. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS
	Sec. 9061.153. COPY OF AUDIT REPORT
	Sec. 9061.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT
	REQUIRED
	Sec. 9061.155. DEPOSITORY
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9061.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	Sec. 9061.202. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 9061.203. TRUST INDENTURE
	Sec. 9061.204. ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
	ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS
	Sec. 9061.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	CHAPTER 9061. TATTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9061.001. 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 Tattor Road Municipal
	District. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9061.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 61st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.003. 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 boundaries
	of the district will benefit from the works and projects
	accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section
	59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
	(d) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(e) The district in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter will be performing an essential public function under the
	Texas Constitution. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Secs. 1 (part),
	4, 21 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 846, Acts
	of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9061.005 or its predecessor statute,
	former Section 9, Chapter 846, Acts of the 61st Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1969; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a
	closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes
	in the legislative process does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) in any other manner, the legality or operation of
	the district or its governing body. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846,
	Sec. 3; New.)
	Sec. 9061.005. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT. (a) If land is
	annexed by the district under Section 49.301 or 51.714, Water Code,
	the board may require the petitioners to:
	(1) assume the petitioners' pro rata share of the voted
	but unissued bonds of the district; and
	(2) authorize the board to impose a tax on the
	petitioners' property to pay for the bonds after the bonds have been
	issued.
	(b) If land is annexed by the district under Section 49.302,
	Water Code, the board may submit to the voters of the area to be
	annexed a proposition on the question of the assumption by the area
	to be annexed of its part of the voted but not yet issued or sold tax
	or tax-revenue bonds of the district and the imposition of an ad
	valorem tax on taxable property in the area to be annexed along with
	a tax in the rest of the district for the payment of the bonds.
	(c) If the petitioners consent or if the election results
	favorably, the district may issue its voted but unissued tax or
	tax-revenue bonds regardless of changes to district boundaries
	since the voting or authorization of those bonds. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 9 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.006. HEARINGS FOR EXCLUSION OF LAND. (a) The
	board is not required to call or hold a hearing on the exclusion of
	land or other property from the district; provided, however, that
	the board shall hold a hearing if an owner of land or other property
	located in the district files a written petition for a hearing with
	the board secretary before the district's first bond election is
	called.
	(b) The board may act on the petition in the same manner that
	it may act on a petition for the addition of land under Section
	49.301 or 51.714, Water Code. A notice of hearing is not required.
	(c) The board on its own motion may call and hold an
	exclusion hearing under general law. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	846, Sec. 7.)
	Sec. 9061.007. STATE POLICY REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL. The
	district's powers and duties are subject to the state policy of
	encouraging the development and use of integrated area-wide waste
	collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste
	disposal needs of this state's residents, if integrated systems can
	reasonably be provided for an area, so as to avoid the economic
	burden on residents and the impact on state water quality caused by
	the construction and operation of numerous small waste collection,
	treatment, and disposal facilities. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	846, Sec. 5 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9061.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of
	five elected directors. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9061.052. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER. The board may
	appoint the treasurer. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9061.053. DIRECTOR AND TREASURER BONDS. (a) Each
	director shall qualify by giving bond in the amount of $5,000 for
	the faithful performance of the director's duties.
	(b) The directors' bonds must be recorded in a record kept
	for that purpose in the district's office.
	(c) The treasurer shall give bond in the amount required by
	the board, conditioned on the treasurer's faithful accounting for
	all money that comes into the treasurer's custody as district
	treasurer. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.054. BOARD VACANCY. (a) Except as provided by
	Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled
	in the manner provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.
	(b) The county judge of Harris County shall appoint
	directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board if the number of
	qualified directors is less than three. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	846, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.055. BOARD PRESIDENT'S POWER TO EXECUTE
	CONTRACTS. The board president may execute all contracts,
	including construction contracts, entered into by the board on
	behalf of the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9061.056. ABSENCE OR INACTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT.
	(a) When the board president is absent or fails or declines to act,
	the board vice president shall perform all duties and exercise all
	power that this chapter or general law gives the president.
	(b) If the board president is absent from a board meeting,
	the board vice president may sign an order adopted or other action
	taken at the meeting, or the board may authorize the president to
	sign the order or action. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 9061.057. DISTRICT OFFICE. (a) The board shall
	designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by
	Section 49.062, Water Code.
	(b) The board may establish a second district office outside
	the district. If the board establishes a district office outside
	the district, the board shall give notice of the location of that
	office by:
	(1) filing a copy of the board resolution that
	establishes the location of the office:
	(A) with the Texas Commission on Environmental
	Quality; and
	(B) in the water control and improvement district
	records of Harris County; and
	(2) publishing the location of the office in a
	newspaper of general circulation in Harris County.
	(c) A district office may be a private residence, office, or
	dwelling. A district office that is a private residence, office, or
	dwelling is a public place for matters relating to the district's
	business.
	(d) The board shall give notice of any change in the
	location of the district office outside the district in the manner
	required by Subsection (b). (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec.
	15.)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9061.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, and
	functions provided by general law applicable to water control and
	improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 61st
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS. (a) The district may:
	(1) make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise
	acquire property, works, facilities, or improvements, existing or
	to be made, constructed, or acquired, inside or outside the
	district's boundaries and necessary to carry out the powers granted
	by this chapter or general law; or
	(2) enter into a contract with a person on terms the
	board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:
	(A) the purchase or sale of water;
	(B) the transportation, treatment, and disposal
	of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or
	others;
	(C) the continuing and orderly development of
	land and property in the district through the purchase,
	construction, or installation of facilities, works, or
	improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or
	perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible,
	considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the
	land and property may ultimately receive the services of the
	facilities, works, or improvements; and
	(D) the performance of any of the rights or
	powers granted by this chapter or general law relating to water
	control and improvement districts.
	(b) A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a
	duration of more than 40 years. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846,
	Sec. 5 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN. The district may
	exercise the power of eminent domain only:
	(1) in Harris County; and
	(2) when necessary to carry out the purposes for which
	the district was created. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 13
	(part).)
	Sec. 9061.104. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent
	domain makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing
	the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telegraph or telephone property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch.
	846, Sec. 13 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.105. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of an election
	may be given under the hand of the board president or secretary.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 18 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9061.151. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on
	the adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846,
	Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 9061.152. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS. The district shall keep
	a complete system of the district's accounts. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 14 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.153. COPY OF AUDIT REPORT. A copy of the audit
	report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall
	be delivered:
	(1) to each director; and
	(2) to a holder of at least 25 percent of the
	outstanding bonds of the district, on request. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 14 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9061.154. PAYMENT OF TAX OR ASSESSMENT NOT REQUIRED.
	The district is not required to pay a tax or assessment on:
	(1) district property; or
	(2) a purchase made by the district. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 21 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.155. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall select one
	or more banks in this state to act as depository for the district's
	money.
	(b) To the extent that money in the depository bank is not
	insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the money
	must be secured in the manner provided by law for the security of
	county funds.
	(c) A director may be a shareholder in a bank that is a
	depository of district money. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec.
	14 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 9061.201. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. (a) The district may
	issue tax bonds, revenue bonds, or tax and revenue bonds to provide
	money for any purpose of this chapter, including the acquisition of
	land.
	(b) The district must issue bonds in the manner provided by
	Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, except that the district may issue
	bonds payable solely from net revenue by resolution or order of the
	board without an election.
	(c) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be payable from
	all or any designated part of the revenue of district property and
	facilities or under a specific contract, as provided in the order or
	resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 61st Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.202. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) Within the
	discretion of the board, bonds issued under this subchapter may be
	additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical
	property of the district and franchises, easements, water rights
	and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights
	appurtenant to that property, vesting in the trustee:
	(1) the power to sell the property for payment of the
	debt;
	(2) the power to operate the property; and
	(3) all other powers to further secure the bonds.
	(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or
	mortgage lien, if one is given:
	(1) is the absolute owner of the property, facilities,
	and rights purchased; and
	(2) may maintain and operate the property and
	facilities. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.203. TRUST INDENTURE. A trust indenture created
	under Section 9061.202, regardless of the existence of a deed of
	trust or mortgage lien on the property, may:
	(1) contain provisions prescribed by the board for the
	security of the bonds and the preservation of the trust estate;
	(2) provide for amendment or modification of the trust
	indenture;
	(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost
	or mutilated bonds;
	(4) condition the right to spend district money or
	sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer
	selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
	(5) provide for the investment of district money.
	(Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.204. ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
	CERTAIN BONDS. (a) In an order or resolution authorizing the
	issuance of revenue, tax-revenue, revenue refunding, or
	tax-revenue refunding bonds, the board may:
	(1) provide for:
	(A) the flow of money; and
	(B) the establishment and maintenance of the
	interest and sinking fund, reserve fund, or other fund;
	(2) make additional covenants with respect to the
	bonds and the pledged revenue and the operation and maintenance of
	the improvements and facilities the revenue of which is pledged,
	including provisions for the operation or leasing of all or part of
	the improvements and facilities and the use or pledge of money
	received from the operation contract or lease as the board
	considers appropriate;
	(3) prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other
	obligations payable from the pledged revenue or reserve the right
	to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable
	from the revenue on a parity with, or subordinate to, the lien and
	pledge in support of the bonds being issued, subject to any
	conditions set forth in the order or resolution; and
	(4) include any other provision or covenant, as the
	board determines, that is not prohibited by the Texas Constitution
	or this chapter.
	(b) The board may adopt and cause to be executed any other
	proceeding or instrument necessary or convenient in the issuance of
	the bonds. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 12 (part).)
	Sec. 9061.205. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district may
	appropriate or set aside out of proceeds from the sale of district
	bonds an amount for:
	(1) the payment of interest, administrative, and
	operating expenses expected to accrue during the period of
	construction, as may be provided in the bond orders or resolutions;
	and
	(2) the payment of all expenses incurred and to be
	incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds.
	(b) For purposes of this section, the period of construction
	may not exceed three years. (Acts 61st Leg., R.S., Ch. 846, Sec. 12
	(part).)
	CHAPTER 9062. TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF
	BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9062.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9062.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 9062.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 9062.004. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9062.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9062.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT
	Sec. 9062.053. EXCLUSION OF LAND FROM DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9062.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9062.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9062.152. RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE
	Sec. 9062.153. ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS
	Sec. 9062.154. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	Sec. 9062.155. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
	Sec. 9062.156. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE
	OR SALE
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9062.201. TAX METHOD
	Sec. 9062.202. DEPOSITORY
	CHAPTER 9062. TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF
	BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9062.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
	(2) "District" means the Treasure Island Municipal
	Utility District of Brazoria County, Texas. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 532, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9062.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is:
	(1) a conservation and reclamation district in
	Brazoria County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;
	(2) a water control and improvement district; and
	(3) a municipal corporation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 532, Secs. 1 (part), 6 (part), 8 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land and other property in the district will benefit
	from the creation of the district and the improvements the district
	will purchase, construct, or otherwise acquire.
	(c) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of
	Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 59th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 532, Secs. 6 (part), 8 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.004. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. The district may
	be dissolved by the board in accordance with Sections
	51.781-51.791, Water Code. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 4
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 9062.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 532, Acts
	of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code;
	(3) Section 9062.052 or its predecessor statute,
	former Section 4, Chapter 532, Acts of the 59th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1965; or
	(4) other law. (New.)
	Sec. 9062.052. ADDITION OF LAND TO DISTRICT. The district
	may not add land to the district unless:
	(1) an owner of land adjacent or contiguous to the
	district requests in writing that the district add land;
	(2) the owner of the land to be added consents to the
	addition; and
	(3) the land is adjacent or contiguous to the district
	when added. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.053. EXCLUSION OF LAND FROM DISTRICT. (a) Land
	may be excluded from the district in the manner provided by:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code; or
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.
	(b) The board is not required to call or hold a hearing on
	the exclusion of land or other property from the district;
	provided, however, that the board shall hold a hearing if an owner
	of land or other property located in the district files a written
	request for a hearing with the board secretary before the
	district's first bond election is called.
	(c) Subsection (b) may not be construed to prevent the board
	on its own motion from calling and holding an exclusion hearing
	under general law. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Secs. 4 (part),
	6 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9062.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board is composed
	of five elected directors. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9062.151. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 59th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.152. RECLAMATION AND DRAINAGE. The district may
	provide for the reclamation and drainage of overflowed land and
	other land needing drainage in the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.153. 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 9062.151. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.154. 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 replacement without enhancement of the
	facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) 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 construction of a highway, railroad,
	electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or
	facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished
	at the sole expense of the district. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.155. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. The district
	may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district.
	(Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.156. DURATION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PURCHASE OR
	SALE. A district contract for the purchase or sale of water may not
	exceed 40 years. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532, Sec. 2 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9062.201. TAX METHOD. (a) The district shall use the
	ad valorem basis or plan of taxation.
	(b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the
	adoption of a plan of taxation. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532,
	Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 9062.202. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board by resolution
	shall designate one or more banks inside or outside the district to
	serve as the district's depository. A designated bank serves for
	two years and until a successor is designated.
	(b) All district money shall be secured in the manner
	provided for securing county funds. (Acts 59th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532,
	Sec. 7.)
	CHAPTER 9063. UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9063.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 9063.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 9063.003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY
	Sec. 9063.004. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY NOT AFFECTED;
	LEGISLATIVE INTENT
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9063.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
	Sec. 9063.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9063.101. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 9063.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS
	Sec. 9063.103. COOPERATION AND AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER
	AGENCIES
	Sec. 9063.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9063.151. TAX METHOD; HEARING REQUIRED
	CHAPTER 9063. UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9063.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Authority" means the Upper Jasper County Water
	Authority.
	(2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors.
	(3) "Director" means a board member. (Acts 54th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 1 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9063.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. (a) The authority is
	a conservation and reclamation district.
	(b) The creation of the authority is essential to accomplish
	the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts
	54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9063.003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. The authority consists
	of the territory included in the boundaries of County Commissioners
	Precincts 1 and 2 of Jasper County, as those boundaries existed on
	June 22, 1955. The authority's territory may have been modified
	under:
	(1) Subchapter O, Chapter 51, Water Code;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 1
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 9063.004. SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY NOT AFFECTED;
	LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In enacting Chapter 508, Acts of the 54th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, revised as this chapter, the
	legislature intended to preserve the area and authority of the
	Sabine River Authority as that area and authority existed on June
	22, 1955, and this chapter may not be construed as limiting the area
	and authority of the Sabine River Authority as it existed on June
	22, 1955. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 4 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 9063.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The authority is
	governed by a board of five elected directors. (Acts 54th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 2 (part).)
	Sec. 9063.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) A director
	must be:
	(1) at least 18 years of age;
	(2) a resident of the state and authority; and
	(3) the owner of property subject to taxation in the
	authority.
	(b) At least one director must reside in County
	Commissioners Precinct 1 of Jasper County. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 508, Sec. 2 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 9063.101. GENERAL POWERS. The authority may exercise
	the rights, privileges, and functions provided by this chapter.
	(Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 9063.102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
	POWERS. The authority has the rights, powers, privileges, and
	duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and
	improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code. (Acts 54th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 3 (part); New.)
	Sec. 9063.103. COOPERATION AND AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER
	AGENCIES. (a) On terms the board determines to be in the best
	interests of the authority, the authority may cooperate and enter
	into agreements with another political subdivision of the state,
	including the Sabine River Authority, for the construction,
	improvement, extension, maintenance, repair, and operation of
	water supply and distribution projects and facilities in the
	authority.
	(b) The authority may, separately or jointly with an agency
	described by Subsection (a), acquire, construct, enlarge, improve,
	extend, repair, maintain, and operate water distribution projects
	and facilities for supplying water to users in the authority. (Acts
	54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 4 (part).)
	Sec. 9063.104. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. If
	the authority'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 construction of a railroad, highway or other public
	road, electric transmission line, or telephone or telegraph
	property or facility, the necessary action shall be accomplished at
	the sole expense of the authority. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508,
	Sec. 3a.)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 9063.151. TAX METHOD; HEARING REQUIRED. Before an
	election authorizing bonds, the board must hold a public hearing on
	the adoption of the plan of taxation to be used by the authority and
	adopt a plan of taxation. (Acts 54th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508, Sec. 3
	(part).)
	SECTION 1.07. Subtitle X, Title 6, Special District Local
	Laws Code, is amended by adding Chapters 11005, 11006, and 11007 to
	read as follows:
	CHAPTER 11005. MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11005.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 11005.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 11005.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY; ANNEXATION
	Sec. 11005.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	Sec. 11005.052. ANNEXATION OF CITY TERRITORY
	Sec. 11005.053. ANNEXATION OF OTHER TERRITORY
	Sec. 11005.054. DETACHMENT OF DISTRICT TERRITORY AFTER
	ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11005.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 11005.102. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11005.103. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 11005.104. VACANCIES
	Sec. 11005.105. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
	Sec. 11005.106. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; QUORUM; VOTING
	REQUIREMENTS
	Sec. 11005.107. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
	Sec. 11005.108. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
	Sec. 11005.109. MEETINGS
	Sec. 11005.110. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11005.151. DISTRICT POWERS
	Sec. 11005.152. PERMITS
	Sec. 11005.153. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES
	AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO
	CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT
	Sec. 11005.154. DISTRICT AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT TO
	SUPPLY WATER
	Sec. 11005.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF
	LAND; STORAGE CAPACITY
	Sec. 11005.156. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
	Sec. 11005.157. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO DISTRICT
	Sec. 11005.158. SURPLUS PROPERTY
	Sec. 11005.159. EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 11005.160. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING
	PROPERTY; RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
	EASEMENTS
	Sec. 11005.161. OTHER DISTRICT POWERS
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11005.201. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 11005.202. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY
	Sec. 11005.203. DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM
	TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 11005.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 11005.252. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 11005.253. MATURITY
	Sec. 11005.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD
	VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 11005.255. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS
	Sec. 11005.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 11005.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 11005.258. TRUST INDENTURE
	Sec. 11005.259. RATES FOR SERVICES; PAYMENT OF REVENUE
	BONDS
	Sec. 11005.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 11005.261. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
	Sec. 11005.262. REFUNDING BONDS
	Sec. 11005.263. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS
	Sec. 11005.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 11005. MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11005.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	district.
	(2) "City" means the city of Muenster.
	(3) "City council" means the city council of the city.
	(4) "Director" means a member of the board appointed
	by the city council.
	(5) "District" means the Muenster Water District.
	(Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 1 (part), 2 (part), 4(a)
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 11005.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619,
	Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) All territory and taxable property in the city will benefit
	from the works and improvements of the district.
	(b) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	property and industries.
	(c) The district, in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the
	constitution. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 2 (part), 22
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT TERRITORY; ANNEXATION
	Sec. 11005.051. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The boundaries of
	the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the city as
	those boundaries existed on January 1, 1973, and as the district
	territory may have been modified under:
	(1) this subchapter or its predecessor statute,
	Section 7, Chapter 619, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1973;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) An invalidity in the fixing of the boundaries of the
	city as they existed on January 1, 1973, does not affect the
	boundaries of the district. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 2
	(part); New.)
	Sec. 11005.052. ANNEXATION OF CITY TERRITORY.
	(a) Territory annexed to the city after January 1, 1973, may be
	annexed to the district as provided by this section.
	(b) At any time after final passage of an ordinance or
	resolution annexing territory to the city, the board may give
	notice of a hearing on the question of annexing that territory to
	the district. The notice is sufficient if it:
	(1) states the date and place of the hearing; and
	(2) describes the territory proposed to be annexed or
	refers to the annexation ordinance or resolution of the city.
	(c) At least 10 days before the date set for the hearing, the
	notice must be published one time in a newspaper of general
	circulation in the city.
	(d) If, as a result of the hearing, the board finds that the
	territory will benefit from the present or contemplated
	improvements, works, or facilities of the district, the board shall
	adopt a resolution annexing the territory to the district.
	(e) After the territory is annexed to the district, the
	board may hold an election in the entire district to determine
	whether:
	(1) the entire district will assume any tax-supported
	bonds then outstanding and those bonds previously voted but not yet
	sold; and
	(2) an ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds will
	be imposed on all taxable property in the district.
	(f) An election held under Subsection (e) must be held and
	notice must be given in the same manner as an election is held and
	notice is given under Section 11005.254 for the issuance of bonds.
	(Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 7 (part), (a), (b), (c), (d).)
	Sec. 11005.053. ANNEXATION OF OTHER TERRITORY.
	(a) Territory other than territory subject to Section 11005.052
	may be annexed to the district as provided by this section.
	(b) The board may annex territory or a municipality under
	this section only if a petition requesting annexation is signed by
	50 registered voters of the territory or municipality to be
	annexed, or a majority of the registered voters of that territory or
	municipality, whichever is fewer, and is filed with the board. The
	petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and
	bounds, or otherwise. If the territory is the same as that
	contained in the boundaries of a municipality, the petition is
	sufficient if it states that the territory to be annexed is the
	territory contained in the municipal boundaries.
	(c) If the board finds that the petition complies with
	Subsection (b), that the annexation would be in the best interest of
	the territory or municipality and the district, and that the
	district will be able to supply water to the territory or
	municipality, the board shall:
	(1) adopt a resolution stating the conditions, if any,
	under which the territory or municipality may be annexed to the
	district; and
	(2) set a time and place to hold a hearing on the
	question of whether the territory or municipality to be annexed
	will benefit from:
	(A) the improvements, works, or facilities owned
	or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district;
	or
	(B) the other functions of the district.
	(d) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice
	of the adoption of the resolution stating the time and place of the
	hearing must be published one time in a newspaper of general
	circulation in the territory or municipality proposed to be
	annexed. The notice must describe the territory in the same manner
	in which Subsection (b) requires or permits the petition to
	describe the territory.
	(e) Any interested person may appear at the hearing and
	offer evidence for or against the annexation.
	(f) The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules
	prescribed by the board. The hearing may be recessed from time to
	time.
	(g) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the board finds
	that the property in the territory or municipality will benefit
	from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or facilities
	of the district, the board shall adopt a resolution making a finding
	of the benefit and calling an election in the territory or
	municipality to be annexed.
	(h) The resolution must state:
	(1) the date of the election;
	(2) each place where the election will be held; and
	(3) the proposition to be voted on.
	(i) At least 10 days before the date set for the election,
	notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial
	copy of the resolution calling the election one time in a newspaper
	of general circulation in the territory proposed to be annexed.
	(j) In calling an election on the proposition for annexation
	of the territory or municipality, the board may include, as part of
	the same proposition or as a separate proposition, a proposition
	for:
	(1) the territory to assume its part of the
	tax-supported bonds of the district then outstanding and those
	bonds previously voted but not yet sold; and
	(2) an ad valorem tax to be imposed on taxable property
	in the territory along with the tax in the rest of the district for
	the payment of the bonds.
	(k) If a majority of the votes cast at the election are in
	favor of annexation, the board by resolution shall annex the
	territory to the district.
	(l) An annexation under this section is incontestable
	except in the manner and within the time for contesting elections
	under the Election Code. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 7(e)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11005.054. DETACHMENT OF DISTRICT TERRITORY AFTER
	ISSUANCE OF BONDS. Territory may not be detached from the district
	after the issuance of bonds payable from revenue or taxes, or both
	revenue and taxes. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 17(a)
	(part).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11005.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of five directors appointed by the
	city council. The directors occupy numbered places on the board.
	(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the
	terms of the directors occupying Places 1, 2, and 3 expiring at
	midnight on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of the
	directors occupying Places 4 and 5 expiring at midnight on March 1
	of each even-numbered year.
	(c) The mayor of the city serves, ex officio, as an honorary
	board member. The mayor may attend all board meetings and
	participate in all board proceedings except that the mayor may not
	vote. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.102. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. (a) A director
	may not receive any remuneration or emolument of office, but the
	director is entitled to reimbursement for the actual expenses
	incurred in performing the director's duties, to the extent
	authorized and permitted by the board.
	(b) In all areas of conflict with Subsection (a) of this
	section, Section 49.060, Water Code, takes precedence.
	(c) A director's compensation may be increased as
	authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, by resolution adopted by
	the board in accordance with Subsection (e) of that section on or
	after September 1, 1995. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 5(a);
	New.)
	Sec. 11005.103. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To be
	eligible to be appointed or to serve as a director, a person:
	(1) must be a resident, qualified voter of the
	district;
	(2) must not hold any other public office; and
	(3) must not be an officer or employee of the city.
	(b) A director is eligible for reappointment. (Acts 63rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 4(a) (part), (b).)
	Sec. 11005.104. VACANCIES. Any vacancy occurring on the
	board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in the
	manner in which the vacating director was appointed. (Acts 63rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.105. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. (a) After reasonable
	notice and a public hearing, the board may remove a director from
	office for misfeasance, malfeasance, or wilful neglect of duty.
	(b) Reasonable notice and a public hearing are not required
	if the notice and hearing are expressly waived in writing. (Acts
	63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 4(c).)
	Sec. 11005.106. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; QUORUM; VOTING
	REQUIREMENTS. (a) The district shall act through resolutions
	adopted by the board.
	(b) Three directors constitute a quorum.
	(c) Each director has a vote.
	(d) The affirmative vote of at least three directors is
	necessary to adopt any resolution. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619,
	Sec. 5(c).)
	Sec. 11005.107. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS. (a) The board
	shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer
	at the first meeting of the board in March of each year or at any
	time necessary to fill a vacancy.
	(b) The board shall elect the president and vice president
	from among the directors.
	(c) The president shall serve for a term of one year.
	(d) The offices of secretary and treasurer:
	(1) may be held by one person; and
	(2) are not required to be held by a director.
	(e) The board may appoint as assistant board secretary one
	or more persons who are not directors. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch.
	619, Secs. 5(b) (part), (d) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.108. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.
	(a) The board president shall preside at board meetings and
	perform other duties prescribed by the board.
	(b) The board secretary is the official custodian of the
	minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform
	other duties and functions prescribed by the board. An assistant
	board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board
	secretary.
	(c) The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions
	prescribed by the board. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 5(b)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11005.109. MEETINGS. The board shall have regular
	meetings at times specified by board resolution and shall have
	special meetings when called by the board president or by any three
	directors. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 5(e).)
	Sec. 11005.110. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS. A
	director is not personally liable for any bond issued or contract
	executed by the district. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec.
	5(f).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11005.151. DISTRICT POWERS. The district may exercise
	any power necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this
	chapter, including the power to:
	(1) sue and be sued, and plead and be impleaded, in its
	own name;
	(2) adopt an official seal;
	(3) adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct
	of its affairs;
	(4) acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its receipts
	and money from any source;
	(5) select a depository or depositories;
	(6) acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or
	dispose of property, or an interest in property, including a right
	or easement, by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment,
	condemnation, sale, lease, or otherwise, in performing district
	duties or exercising district powers under this chapter;
	(7) hold, manage, operate, or improve property;
	(8) lease or rent any land, building, structure, or
	facility from or to any person;
	(9) sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or
	otherwise dispose of property, or an interest in property, and
	release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest,
	easement, or demand, regardless of the manner in which acquired,
	and conduct a transaction authorized by this subdivision by public
	or private sale, with or without public bidding;
	(10) issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment
	of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds
	in the manner and to the extent authorized by this chapter;
	(11) request and accept any appropriation, grant,
	allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, material, or gift from
	any source, including the federal government, the state, a public
	agency, or a political subdivision;
	(12) operate and maintain an office;
	(13) appoint and determine the duties, tenure,
	qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents,
	professional advisors, and counselors considered necessary or
	advisable by the board, including financial consultants,
	accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and
	financing experts; and
	(14) exercise any power granted by Chapter 30, Water
	Code, to districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 6 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.152. PERMITS. (a) The district may obtain
	through appropriate proceedings an appropriation permit or a
	diversion permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental
	Quality.
	(b) The district may acquire a water appropriation permit
	from a permit owner by contract or otherwise. (Acts 63rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.153. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND
	POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT. A public agency
	or political subdivision of this state, including the city, may
	enter into a contract or agreement with the district, on terms
	agreed to by the parties, for any purpose relating to the district's
	powers or functions, including a contract or agreement for a water
	supply. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not required
	in connection with the contract or agreement. (Acts 63rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.154. DISTRICT AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT TO SUPPLY
	WATER. (a) The district may contract with municipalities and
	others, including the city, to supply water to them. The district
	may sell water inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
	(b) The district may contract with a public agency or
	political subdivision for the rental or leasing of or for the
	operation of the water production, water supply, water filtration
	or purification, and water supply facilities of the entity on the
	consideration agreed to by the district and the entity.
	(c) A contract under Subsection (a) or (b) may:
	(1) be on terms and for the time agreed to by the
	parties; and
	(2) provide that it will continue in effect until
	bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the
	bonds are paid.
	(d) The district may contract with the city for the
	operation of the district's water facilities by the city. An
	election is not required in connection with the contract. (Acts
	63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 9(a) (part), 19.)
	Sec. 11005.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF LAND;
	STORAGE CAPACITY. (a) The district may acquire or construct,
	inside or outside the district, a reservoir or any work, plant,
	transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to divert,
	impound, store, treat, or transport to the city and others water for
	municipal, domestic, industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other
	useful purpose.
	(b) The district may develop or otherwise acquire
	underground sources of water.
	(c) The district may acquire land, or an interest in land,
	inside or outside the district, for any work, plant, or other
	facility necessary or useful to divert, impound, store, treat, or
	transport to the city and others water for municipal, domestic,
	industrial, mining, oil flooding, or any other useful purpose.
	(d) The district may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire
	rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir
	constructed or to be constructed by any person or from the United
	States. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 8 (part), 9(a)
	(part), 10 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.156. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (a) The district
	may award a construction contract that requires an expenditure of
	more than $5,000 only after publication of notice to bidders once
	each week for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the
	district.
	(b) The notice is sufficient if it states:
	(1) the time and place for opening the bids;
	(2) the general nature of the work to be done or the
	material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and
	(3) where the terms of bidding and copies of the plans
	and specifications may be obtained. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619,
	Sec. 12.)
	Sec. 11005.157. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO DISTRICT. A public
	agency or political subdivision of this state, including the city,
	may lease, sell, or otherwise convey its land or an interest in its
	land to the district for consideration that the parties agree is
	adequate. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not
	required in connection with the conveyance. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 619, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.158. SURPLUS PROPERTY. Subject to the terms of a
	resolution or deed of trust authorizing or securing bonds issued by
	the district, the district may sell, lease, rent, trade, or
	otherwise dispose of property that the board considers is not
	needed for a district purpose. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec.
	10 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.159. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) To carry out a power
	conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of
	eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land, or any other
	interest in land, and other property and easements, inside or
	outside the district, including land or an interest in land needed
	for a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable
	high-water line around a reservoir.
	(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain
	in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
	(c) The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes
	of Chapter 21, Property Code.
	(d) The board shall determine the amount and the type of
	interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired under
	this section. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 11(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.160. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY;
	RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS. (a) If the district's exercise of
	its eminent domain, police, or other power requires relocating,
	raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of or altering
	the construction of any railroad, electric transmission,
	telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, property, or facility
	or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of
	the district. The term "sole expense" means the actual cost of the
	lowering, rerouting, or change in grade or alteration of
	construction to provide a comparable replacement without enhancing
	the facility, after deducting from the cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) The district has all necessary or useful rights-of-way
	and easements along, over, under, and across all public, state,
	municipal, and county roads, highways, and places for any of its
	purposes. The district shall restore a used facility to its
	previous condition as nearly as possible at the sole expense of the
	district. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 11(b), (c).)
	Sec. 11005.161. OTHER DISTRICT POWERS. The district has
	the same power as is conferred by general law on municipal utility
	districts or on water control and improvement districts, with
	reference to entering land and making surveys and attending to
	other business of the district. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619,
	Sec. 11(a) (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11005.201. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall designate
	one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as the
	depository for the district's money.
	(b) District money shall be deposited in the depository
	designated by the board, except that:
	(1) bond proceeds and money pledged to pay bonds, to
	the extent provided in a resolution or trust indenture authorizing
	or securing district bonds, may be deposited with another bank or
	trustee named in the bond resolution or trust indenture; and
	(2) money shall be remitted to each paying agent for
	the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank or trustee
	bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
	the money must be secured in the manner provided by law for the
	security of municipal money. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec.
	20 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.202. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY. The board
	may invest district money in obligations and make time deposits of
	district money in the manner determined by the board or in the
	manner permitted or required in a resolution or trust indenture
	authorizing or securing district bonds. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch.
	619, Sec. 20 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.203. DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	AND ASSESSMENT. The district is not required to pay a tax or
	assessment on its facilities or any part of its facilities. (Acts
	63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 11005.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The
	district may issue bonds payable from and secured by revenue or ad
	valorem taxes, or both revenue and ad valorem taxes, of the district
	to carry out any power conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be
	authorized by a board resolution.
	(b) The bonds must be issued in the manner and under the
	terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
	(Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 14(a), (b) (part), (e)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11005.252. 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. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 619, Sec. 14(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.253. MATURITY. District bonds must mature not
	later than 40 years after the date of their issuance. (Acts 63rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 14(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM
	TAXES. (a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by
	a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for
	that purpose.
	(b) The board may call an election under this section
	without a petition. The resolution calling the election must
	specify:
	(1) the time and place at which the election will be
	held;
	(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
	(3) the amount of the bonds;
	(4) the form of the ballot; and
	(5) other matters the board considers necessary or
	advisable.
	(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a
	substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a
	newspaper of general circulation in the district. The notice must
	be published once each week for two consecutive weeks. The first
	publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of
	the election.
	(d) The district may issue bonds not payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes without an election. (Acts 63rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 17(a) (part), (b).)
	Sec. 11005.255. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) District bonds issued may be secured by a pledge of all or part
	of the district's revenue, or by all or part of the revenue of one or
	more contracts previously or subsequently made or other revenue or
	income specified by board resolution or a trust indenture securing
	the bonds. The pledge may reserve the right, under conditions
	specified by the pledge, to issue additional bonds that will be on a
	parity with or subordinate to the bonds then being issued.
	(b) The district may issue bonds secured by both taxes and
	revenue of the district described by Subsection (a). (Acts 63rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 14(d), (e) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
	(a) If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad valorem
	taxes, the board shall annually impose a tax on the taxable property
	in the district in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and
	interest on the bonds when due.
	(b) The district may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under
	Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money
	received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment
	of principal and interest, to the extent and in the manner permitted
	by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 63rd
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Secs. 14(e) (part), 23(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) District bonds,
	including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad
	valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the
	board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of
	the district and all franchises, easements, water rights and
	appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights
	appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:
	(1) sell the property for the payment of the debt;
	(2) operate the property; and
	(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.
	(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if
	one is given:
	(1) is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and
	rights purchased; and
	(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property,
	facilities, and rights. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 16
	(part).)
	Sec. 11005.258. TRUST INDENTURE. (a) District bonds,
	including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad
	valorem taxes may be additionally secured by a trust indenture. The
	trustee may be a bank with trust powers located inside or outside
	the state.
	(b) A trust indenture, regardless of the existence of a deed
	of trust or mortgage lien on property, may:
	(1) provide for the security of the bonds and the
	preservation of the trust estate as prescribed by the board;
	(2) provide for amendment or modification of the trust
	indenture;
	(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost
	or mutilated bonds;
	(4) condition the right to spend district money or
	sell district property on the approval of a licensed engineer
	selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
	(5) provide for the investment of district money.
	(Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 16 (part).)
	Sec. 11005.259. RATES FOR SERVICES; PAYMENT OF REVENUE
	BONDS. (a) If district bonds payable wholly from revenue are
	issued, the board shall set the rates of compensation for water sold
	and services provided by the district. The rates must be sufficient
	to:
	(1) pay the expense of operating and maintaining
	district facilities;
	(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when
	due; and
	(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as
	provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds.
	(b) If bonds payable partly from revenue are issued, the
	board shall set the rate of compensation for water sold and any
	other services provided by the district. The rate must be
	sufficient to ensure compliance with the resolution authorizing the
	bonds or the trust indenture securing the bonds. (Acts 63rd Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 14(f).)
	Sec. 11005.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district
	may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of district bonds
	for:
	(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during
	construction not to exceed three years;
	(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund; and
	(3) other funds as may be provided in the resolution
	authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.
	(b) The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds
	to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the
	purpose of the district, including any expense of issuing and
	selling the bonds. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 14(g).)
	Sec. 11005.261. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. (a) On default
	or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest
	on district bonds that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a
	court may, on petition of the holders of outstanding bonds, appoint
	a receiver for the district.
	(b) The receiver may collect and receive all district
	income, except taxes, employ and discharge district agents and
	employees, take charge of money on hand, except money received from
	taxes, unless commingled, and manage the proprietary affairs of the
	district without consent or hindrance by the board.
	(c) The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for
	the sale of water or to renew those contracts with the approval of
	the court that appointed the receiver.
	(d) The court may vest the receiver with any other power or
	duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders. (Acts
	63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 14(h) (part).)
	Sec. 11005.262. 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 security of the refunding bonds; or
	(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional
	revenue or mortgage liens.
	(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the
	issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the
	holders apply to refunding bonds.
	(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the
	district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the
	refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and
	the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be
	refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be
	issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
	and any required redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded to
	any redemption date or to their maturity date, and the comptroller
	shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and
	cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(f) An election is not required to authorize the issuance of
	refunding bonds.
	(g) The district may also issue refunding bonds under any
	other applicable law. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 15.)
	Sec. 11005.263. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS. The
	resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing
	the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less
	than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to
	institute or prosecute litigation affecting the district's
	property or income. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 14(h)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11005.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A district
	bond, the transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond,
	including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from
	taxation in this state. (Acts 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619, Sec. 22
	(part).)
	CHAPTER 11006. SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11006.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 11006.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY
	Sec. 11006.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY TERRITORY; ANNEXATION
	Sec. 11006.051. AUTHORITY TERRITORY
	Sec. 11006.052. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11006.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 11006.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 11006.103. VACANCIES
	Sec. 11006.104. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
	Sec. 11006.105. BOND
	Sec. 11006.106. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING
	Sec. 11006.107. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
	Sec. 11006.108. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
	Sec. 11006.109. MEETINGS
	Sec. 11006.110. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11006.151. GENERAL POWERS
	Sec. 11006.152. PERMITS
	Sec. 11006.153. GENERAL POWER OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND
	POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT
	WITH AUTHORITY
	Sec. 11006.154. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER
	Sec. 11006.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF
	LAND; STORAGE CAPACITY
	Sec. 11006.156. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO AUTHORITY
	Sec. 11006.157. SURPLUS PROPERTY
	Sec. 11006.158. EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 11006.159. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING
	PROPERTY; RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
	EASEMENTS
	Sec. 11006.160. OTHER AUTHORITY POWERS
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11006.201. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 11006.202. INVESTMENT OF AUTHORITY MONEY
	Sec. 11006.203. AUTHORITY ACCOUNTS
	Sec. 11006.204. AUTHORITY FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM
	TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 11006.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 11006.252. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 11006.253. MATURITY
	Sec. 11006.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD
	VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 11006.255. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS
	Sec. 11006.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
	Sec. 11006.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 11006.258. TRUST INDENTURE
	Sec. 11006.259. CHARGES FOR AUTHORITY SERVICES
	Sec. 11006.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 11006.261. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
	Sec. 11006.262. REFUNDING BONDS
	Sec. 11006.263. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS
	Sec. 11006.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	Sec. 11006.265. DETACHMENT OF AUTHORITY TERRITORY
	AFTER ISSUANCE OF BONDS
	CHAPTER 11006. SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11006.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Authority" means the South Texas Water Authority.
	(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	authority.
	(3) "Cities" means the cities of Agua Dulce, Bishop,
	Driscoll, and Kingsville.
	(4) "Director" means a member of the board. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 1 (part), 4(a) (part); New.)
	Sec. 11006.002. NATURE OF AUTHORITY. The authority is a
	conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59,
	Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436,
	Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The authority is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land and other property in the authority will
	benefit from the works and projects to be accomplished by the
	authority under powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution.
	(c) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	properties and industries.
	(d) The authority, in carrying out the purposes of this
	chapter, will be performing an essential public function under the
	constitution of this state. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs.
	3, 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY TERRITORY; ANNEXATION
	Sec. 11006.051. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. (a) The authority is
	composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 436, Acts
	of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) this subchapter or its predecessor statute,
	Section 7, Chapter 436, Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1979;
	(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(3) other law.
	(b) The boundaries of the authority form a closure. A
	mistake does not affect:
	(1) the authority's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the authority's right to issue any type of bond for
	a purpose for which the authority is created or to pay the principal
	of and interest on the bond;
	(3) the authority's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the authority, its
	bonds, or its governing body. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec.
	2 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.052. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY. (a) Territory
	may be annexed to the authority as provided by this section.
	(b) The board may annex territory or a municipality under
	this section only if a petition requesting annexation is signed by
	50 registered voters of the territory or municipality to be
	annexed, or a majority of the registered voters of that territory or
	municipality, whichever is fewer, and is filed with the board. The
	petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and
	bounds, or otherwise, except that if the territory is the same as
	that contained in the boundaries of a municipality, the petition is
	sufficient if it states that the territory to be annexed is the
	territory contained in the municipal boundaries.
	(c) If the board determines that the petition complies with
	Subsection (b), that the annexation would be in the best interest of
	the territory or municipality and the authority, and that the
	authority will be able to supply water or have water supplied to the
	territory or municipality, the board shall:
	(1) adopt a resolution stating the conditions, if any,
	under which the territory or municipality may be annexed to the
	authority; and
	(2) set a time and place to hold a hearing on the
	question of whether the territory or municipality to be annexed
	will benefit from:
	(A) the improvements, works, or facilities owned
	or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the
	authority; or
	(B) the other functions of the authority.
	(d) At least 10 days before the date of the hearing, notice
	of the adoption of the resolution stating the time and place of the
	hearing must be published one time in a newspaper of general
	circulation in the territory or municipality proposed to be
	annexed. The notice must describe the territory in the same manner
	in which Subsection (b) requires the petition to describe the
	territory.
	(e) Any interested person may appear at the hearing and
	offer evidence for or against the annexation.
	(f) The hearing may proceed in the order and under the rules
	prescribed by the board and may be recessed from time to time.
	(g) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the board finds
	that the property in the territory or municipality will benefit
	from the present or contemplated improvements, works, or
	facilities, the board shall adopt a resolution making a finding of
	the benefit and calling an election in the territory or
	municipality to be annexed.
	(h) The resolution must state:
	(1) the date of the election;
	(2) each place where the election will be held; and
	(3) the proposition to be voted on.
	(i) At least 10 days before the date set for the election,
	notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial
	copy of the resolution calling the election one time in a newspaper
	of general circulation in the territory or municipality proposed to
	be annexed.
	(j) If a majority of the votes cast at the election are in
	favor of annexation, the board by resolution shall annex the
	territory or municipality to the authority.
	(k) An annexation under this section is incontestable
	except in the manner and within the time for contesting elections
	under the Election Code.
	(l) The board is not required to call an election if:
	(1) a petition requesting annexation is signed by all
	residents and landowners of the territory or municipality to be
	annexed, the same as provided by law for conveyance of real
	property; and
	(2) the petition:
	(A) states that the petitioners:
	(i) approve their share of the outstanding
	bonds or other obligations and the unissued bonds, if any, of the
	authority; and
	(ii) authorize the board to set rates
	sufficient to pay their share of the debt and impose taxes
	sufficient to pay those bonds, if authorized; and
	(B) is filed in the office of the county clerk of
	each county in which the authority is located. (Acts 66th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 7(a), (b), (c) (part), (d) (part), (e).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11006.101. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	authority is governed by a board of nine directors. The directors
	occupy numbered places on the board. The Commissioners Court of
	Kleberg County shall appoint directors for Places 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9,
	and the Commissioners Court of Nueces County shall appoint
	directors for Places 2, 4, 6, and 8.
	(b) Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with the
	terms of the directors occupying Places 1, 2, 3, and 4 commencing at
	12:01 a.m. on April 1 of each even-numbered year and the terms of
	the directors occupying Places 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 commencing at 12:01
	a.m. on April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
	(c) In March of each year, the appropriate commissioners
	court shall appoint directors to the appropriate places on the
	board. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. (a) To be
	eligible to be appointed or to serve as a director, a person:
	(1) must be a resident, qualified voter of:
	(A) the authority; and
	(B) the county from which the person is
	appointed; and
	(2) may not:
	(A) hold another public office; or
	(B) be an officer or employee of the authority.
	(b) Of the directors appointed by the Commissioners Court of
	Nueces County:
	(1) one must be a resident of the municipality of Agua
	Dulce;
	(2) one must be a resident of the municipality of
	Bishop;
	(3) one must be a resident of the municipality of
	Driscoll; and
	(4) one must be appointed at large and may be a
	resident of any of those municipalities.
	(c) A director is eligible for reappointment. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 4(a) (part), (b).)
	Sec. 11006.103. VACANCIES. Any vacancy occurring on the
	board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in the
	manner in which the vacating director was appointed. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.104. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. After reasonable
	notice and a public hearing, the board may remove a director from
	office for misfeasance, malfeasance, or wilful neglect of duty.
	Reasonable notice and a public hearing are not required if the
	notice and hearing are expressly waived in writing. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 4(c).)
	Sec. 11006.105. BOND. Each director shall execute a good
	and sufficient bond for $5,000 that is:
	(1) payable to the authority; and
	(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the
	director's duties. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 5(b)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.106. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING. (a) The
	authority shall act by resolutions adopted by the board.
	(b) All directors are entitled to vote. (Acts 66th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 5(d) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.107. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS. (a) The board
	shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer
	at the first meeting of the board in April of each year or at any
	time necessary to fill a vacancy.
	(b) The board shall elect the president and vice president
	from among the directors.
	(c) The president serves for a one-year term.
	(d) The offices of secretary and treasurer:
	(1) may be held by one person; and
	(2) are not required to be held by a director.
	(e) The board may appoint as assistant board secretary one
	or more persons who are not directors. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	436, Secs. 5(c) (part), (e) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.108. DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS.
	(a) The board president shall preside at board meetings and
	perform other duties prescribed by the board.
	(b) The board vice president shall perform the duties of the
	president when the president is not present or is otherwise
	incapacitated.
	(c) The board secretary is the official custodian of the
	minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform
	other duties and functions prescribed by the board. An assistant
	board secretary may perform any duty or function of the board
	secretary.
	(d) The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions
	prescribed by the board. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 5(c)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.109. MEETINGS. The board shall have regular
	meetings at times specified by board resolution and shall have
	special meetings when called by the board president or by any three
	directors. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 5(f).)
	Sec. 11006.110. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS. A
	director is not personally liable for a bond issued or contract
	executed by the authority. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec.
	5(g).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11006.151. GENERAL POWERS. The authority may exercise
	any power necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this
	chapter, including the power to:
	(1) sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded in its
	own name;
	(2) adopt an official seal;
	(3) adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct
	of its affairs;
	(4) acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its receipts
	and money from any source;
	(5) select a depository or depositories;
	(6) acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or
	dispose of property, or an interest in property, including a right
	or easement, by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment,
	condemnation, sale, lease, or otherwise, in performing authority
	duties or exercising authority powers under this chapter;
	(7) hold, manage, operate, or improve property;
	(8) lease or rent any land, building, structure, or
	facility from or to any person;
	(9) sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or
	otherwise dispose of property, or an interest in property, and
	release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest,
	easement, or demand, regardless of the manner in which acquired,
	and conduct a transaction authorized by this subdivision by public
	or private sale, with or without public bidding, notwithstanding
	any other law;
	(10) issue bonds, provide for and secure the payment
	of the bonds, and provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds
	in the manner and to the extent authorized by this chapter;
	(11) request and accept any appropriation, grant,
	allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, material, or gift from
	any source, including the federal government, the state, a public
	agency, or a political subdivision;
	(12) operate and maintain an office;
	(13) appoint and determine the duties, tenure,
	qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents,
	professional advisors, and counselors, including financial
	consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers,
	appraisers, and financing experts considered necessary or
	advisable by the board; and
	(14) exercise any power granted by Chapter 383, Health
	and Safety Code, or Chapter 30, Water Code. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 436, Secs. 6(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (k).)
	Sec. 11006.152. PERMITS. (a) The authority may obtain,
	through appropriate proceedings, an appropriation permit or a
	diversion permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental
	Quality.
	(b) The authority may acquire a water appropriation permit
	from a permit owner by contract or otherwise. (Acts 66th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 8 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.153. GENERAL POWER OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND
	POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH AUTHORITY. A public agency
	or political subdivision of this state, including the cities, may
	enter into a contract or agreement with the authority, on terms
	agreed to by the parties, for any purpose relating to the
	authority's powers or functions. Approval, notice, consent, or an
	election is not required in connection with the contract or
	agreement. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.154. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER. (a) The
	authority may contract with public agencies or political
	subdivisions, including the cities, to supply water to them. The
	authority may sell water inside or outside the boundaries of the
	authority.
	(b) Contracts under Subsection (a) may provide that the
	contractual payments by the political subdivisions:
	(1) will be payable from revenue or the imposition of
	taxes or both; and
	(2) will constitute the purchase of the authority's
	system at the time all indebtedness incurred by the authority for
	acquisition, construction, improvement, and extensions of the
	system is paid in full.
	(c) The authority may contract with a public agency or
	political subdivision for the rental or leasing of or for the
	operation of the water supply, water, and filtration or
	purification facilities of the entity for the consideration agreed
	to by the authority and the entity.
	(d) A contract under Subsection (a) or (c) may:
	(1) be on the terms and for the time agreed to by the
	parties; and
	(2) provide that it will continue in effect until
	bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the
	bonds are paid.
	(e) The authority may enter into contracts or agreements
	with the Nueces River Authority and the City of Corpus Christi for
	the purchase of water.
	(f) The authority and the City of Corpus Christi may enter
	into contracts or agreements for the sale of water and the operation
	and maintenance of the authority's water lines if considered
	advisable.
	(g) Public agencies or political subdivisions of this
	state, including the cities, may enter into contracts or agreements
	with the authority for a water supply.
	(h) Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not
	required in connection with a contract or agreement described by
	Subsection (e), (f), or (g). (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs.
	9(a) (part), (b) (part), 19.)
	Sec. 11006.155. SOURCES FOR WATER; ACQUISITION OF LAND;
	STORAGE CAPACITY. (a) The authority may acquire or construct,
	inside or outside the authority, any work, well, plant,
	transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to divert,
	impound, drill for, store, treat, or transport water to the cities
	for municipal, domestic, agricultural, industrial, or any other
	useful purposes.
	(b) The authority may develop or otherwise acquire
	underground sources of water.
	(c) The authority may acquire land, or an interest in land,
	inside or outside the authority for any reservoir, work, well,
	plant, transmission line, or other facility necessary or useful to
	impound, store, treat, or transport water to the cities and others
	for municipal, domestic, agricultural, industrial, mining, oil
	flooding, or any other useful purposes.
	(d) The authority may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire
	rights in and to storage and storage capacity in any reservoir
	constructed or to be constructed by any person. (Acts 66th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 8 (part), 9(a) (part), 10 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.156. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO AUTHORITY. A public
	agency or political subdivision of this state, including the
	cities, may lease, sell, or otherwise convey its land or an interest
	in its land to the authority for the consideration that the parties
	agree is adequate. Approval, notice, consent, or an election is not
	required in connection with the conveyance. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 436, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.157. SURPLUS PROPERTY. Subject to the terms of a
	resolution or deed of trust authorizing or securing bonds issued by
	the authority, the authority may sell, lease, rent, trade, or
	otherwise dispose of property that the board considers not needed
	for an authority purpose. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 10
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.158. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) To carry out a power
	conferred by this chapter, the authority may exercise the power of
	eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land, or any other
	interest in land, and other property and easements, inside or
	outside the authority, including land or an interest in land needed
	for a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable
	high-water line around a reservoir.
	(b) The authority must exercise the power of eminent domain
	in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
	(c) The authority is a municipal corporation for the
	purposes of Chapter 21, Property Code.
	(d) The board shall determine the amount and the type of
	interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired.
	(Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 11(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.159. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY;
	RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS. (a) If the authority's exercise of
	its eminent domain, police, or other power requires relocating,
	raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of or altering
	the construction of any railroad, electric transmission,
	telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, property, or facility
	or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of
	the authority. The term "sole expense" means the actual cost of the
	raising, lowering, rerouting, or change in grade or alteration of
	construction to provide a comparable replacement without enhancing
	the facility, after deducting from the cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) The authority has all necessary or useful rights-of-way
	and easements along, over, under, and across all public, state,
	municipal, and county roads, highways, and places for any of its
	purposes. The authority shall restore a used facility to its
	previous condition as nearly as possible at the sole expense of the
	authority. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 11(b), (c).)
	Sec. 11006.160. OTHER AUTHORITY POWERS. The authority has
	the same power as is conferred by general law on municipal utility
	districts and on water control and improvement districts with
	reference to entering land, making surveys, and attending to other
	business of the authority. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec.
	11(a) (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11006.201. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall designate
	one or more banks inside or outside the authority to serve as the
	depository for the authority's money.
	(b) Authority money shall be deposited in the depository
	designated by the board, except that:
	(1) bond proceeds and money pledged to pay bonds, to
	the extent provided in a resolution or trust indenture authorizing
	or securing authority bonds, may be deposited with another bank or
	trustee named in the bond resolution or trust indenture; and
	(2) money shall be remitted to each paying agent for
	the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank or a
	trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
	Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law
	for the security of municipal money. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	436, Sec. 20 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.202. INVESTMENT OF AUTHORITY MONEY. The board
	may invest authority money in obligations and make time deposits of
	authority money in the manner determined by the board or in the
	manner permitted or required in a resolution or trust indenture
	authorizing or securing authority bonds. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 436, Sec. 20 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.203. AUTHORITY ACCOUNTS. The authority shall
	maintain a complete system of the authority's accounts. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 25 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.204. AUTHORITY FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	AND ASSESSMENT. The authority is not required to pay a tax or
	assessment on its facilities or any part of its facilities. (Acts
	66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
	Sec. 11006.251. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The
	authority may issue bonds payable from and secured by revenue or ad
	valorem taxes, or both revenue and ad valorem taxes, of the
	authority to carry out any power or authority conferred by this
	chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.
	(b) The bonds must be issued in the manner and under the
	terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
	(Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 13(a), (b) (part), (d)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.252. FORM OF BONDS. Authority bonds must be:
	(1) issued in the authority's name;
	(2) signed by the president or vice president; and
	(3) attested by the secretary. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 436, Sec. 13(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.253. MATURITY. Authority bonds must mature not
	later than 50 years after the date of their issuance. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 13(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.254. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM
	TAXES. (a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by
	a majority of the authority voters voting at an election held for
	that purpose.
	(b) The board may call an election under this section
	without a petition. The resolution calling the election must
	specify:
	(1) the time and place at which the election will be
	held;
	(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;
	(3) the amount of the bonds;
	(4) the form of the ballot; and
	(5) other matters the board considers necessary or
	advisable.
	(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a
	substantial copy of the resolution calling the election in a
	newspaper of general circulation in the authority. The notice must
	be published once each week for two consecutive weeks. The first
	publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of
	the election.
	(d) The authority may issue bonds not payable wholly or
	partly from ad valorem taxes without an election. (Acts 66th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 16 (part), 17(a) (part), (b).)
	Sec. 11006.255. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) Authority bonds issued may be secured by a pledge of all or
	part of the authority's revenue or by all or part of the revenue of
	one or more contracts made or other revenue or income specified by
	board resolution or a trust indenture securing the bonds. The
	pledge may reserve the right, under conditions specified by the
	pledge, to issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with or
	subordinate to the bonds then being issued.
	(b) The authority may issue bonds secured by both taxes and
	revenue of the authority described by Subsection (a). (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 13(c), (d) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.256. BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
	(a) If bonds are issued payable wholly or partly from ad valorem
	taxes, the board shall annually impose a tax on the taxable property
	in the authority in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and
	interest on the bonds when due but not to exceed 20 cents on the $100
	valuation of taxable property in the authority.
	(b) The board may adopt the rate of a tax imposed under
	Subsection (a) for any year after giving consideration to the money
	received from the pledged revenue that may be available for payment
	of principal and interest, to the extent and in the manner permitted
	by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds. (Acts 66th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 13(d) (part), 24(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.257. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) Authority
	bonds, including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from
	ad valorem taxes may be additionally secured, at the discretion of
	the board, by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property
	of the authority and all franchises, easements, water rights and
	appropriation permits, leases, and contracts and all rights
	appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:
	(1) sell the property for the payment of the debt;
	(2) operate the property; and
	(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.
	(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if
	one is given:
	(1) is the absolute owner of property, facilities, and
	rights purchased; and
	(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property,
	facilities, and rights. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 15
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.258. TRUST INDENTURE. (a) Authority bonds,
	including refunding bonds, that are not payable wholly from ad
	valorem taxes may be additionally secured by a trust indenture. The
	trustee may be a bank with trust powers located inside or outside
	this state.
	(b) A trust indenture, regardless of the existence of a deed
	of trust or mortgage lien on property, may:
	(1) provide for the security of the bonds and the
	preservation of the trust estate as prescribed by the board;
	(2) provide for amendment or modification of the trust
	indenture;
	(3) provide for the issuance of bonds to replace lost
	or mutilated bonds;
	(4) condition the right to spend authority money or
	sell authority property on the approval of a licensed engineer
	selected as provided by the trust indenture; and
	(5) provide for the investment of authority money.
	(Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 15 (part).)
	Sec. 11006.259. CHARGES FOR AUTHORITY SERVICES. (a) If
	authority bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board
	shall set and from time to time revise the rates of compensation for
	water sold and services provided by the authority. The rates must
	be sufficient to:
	(1) pay the expenses of operating and maintaining
	authority facilities;
	(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when
	due; and
	(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as
	provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds.
	(b) If bonds payable partly from revenue are issued, the
	board shall set and from time to time revise the rate of
	compensation for water sold and any other services provided by the
	authority. The rate must be sufficient to ensure compliance with
	the resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture
	securing the bonds. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 13(e).)
	Sec. 11006.260. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The authority
	may set aside an amount of proceeds of the sale of authority bonds
	for:
	(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during
	construction not to exceed three years;
	(2) a reserve interest and sinking fund; and
	(3) other funds as may be provided in the resolution
	authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.
	(b) The authority may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to
	pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the purpose
	of the authority, including:
	(1) any expense of issuing and selling the bonds; and
	(2) the amount needed to operate the authority during
	construction of the improvements. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436,
	Sec. 13(f).)
	Sec. 11006.261. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. (a) On default
	or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest
	on authority bonds that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a
	court may, on petition of the holders of outstanding bonds, appoint
	a receiver for the authority.
	(b) The receiver may collect and receive all authority
	income, employ and discharge authority agents and employees, take
	charge of money on hand, and manage the proprietary affairs of the
	authority without consent or hindrance by the board.
	(c) The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for
	the sale of water or to renew contracts with the approval of the
	court that appointed the receiver.
	(d) The court may vest the receiver with any other power or
	duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders. (Acts
	66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 13(g) (part).)
	Sec. 11006.262. REFUNDING BONDS. (a) The authority may
	issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding authority 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 security of the refunding bonds; or
	(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional
	revenue or mortgage liens.
	(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the
	issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the
	holders apply to refunding bonds.
	(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the
	authority, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the
	refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and
	the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be
	refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be
	issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
	and any required redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded to
	any redemption date or to their maturity date, and the comptroller
	shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and
	cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(f) An election is not required to authorize the issuance of
	refunding bonds.
	(g) The authority may also issue refunding bonds under any
	other applicable law. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 14.)
	Sec. 11006.263. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS. The
	resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing
	the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less
	than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to
	institute or prosecute litigation affecting the authority's
	property or income. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 13(g)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.264. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. An authority
	bond, the transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond,
	including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from
	taxation in this state. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Sec. 22
	(part).)
	Sec. 11006.265. DETACHMENT OF AUTHORITY TERRITORY AFTER
	ISSUANCE OF BONDS. Territory may not be detached from the authority
	after the issuance of bonds payable from revenue or taxes, or both
	revenue and taxes. (Acts 66th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436, Secs. 16 (part),
	17(a) (part).)
	CHAPTER 11007. WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11007.001. DEFINITIONS
	Sec. 11007.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
	Sec. 11007.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
	Sec. 11007.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
	Sec. 11007.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11007.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
	Sec. 11007.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
	Sec. 11007.053. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS
	Sec. 11007.054. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS
	Sec. 11007.055. OFFICER DUTIES
	Sec. 11007.056. MEETINGS
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11007.101. DISTRICT POWERS
	Sec. 11007.102. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WATER
	Sec. 11007.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WASTE
	Sec. 11007.104. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING GARBAGE
	COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
	Sec. 11007.105. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS
	Sec. 11007.106. AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND
	POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT
	WITH DISTRICT
	Sec. 11007.107. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO DISTRICT
	Sec. 11007.108. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
	Sec. 11007.109. EMINENT DOMAIN
	Sec. 11007.110. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING
	PROPERTY; RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
	EASEMENTS
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11007.151. IMPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE TAX;
	PROHIBITION ON OTHER TAXES OR
	ASSESSMENTS
	Sec. 11007.152. ELECTION TO IMPOSE TAX
	Sec. 11007.153. DEPOSITORY
	Sec. 11007.154. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY
	Sec. 11007.155. DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM
	TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 11007.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
	Sec. 11007.202. FORM OF BONDS
	Sec. 11007.203. MATURITY
	Sec. 11007.204. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS
	Sec. 11007.205. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
	Sec. 11007.206. TRUST INDENTURE
	Sec. 11007.207. CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES
	Sec. 11007.208. STATE PLEDGE REGARDING RIGHTS AND
	REMEDIES OF BONDHOLDERS
	Sec. 11007.209. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
	Sec. 11007.210. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
	Sec. 11007.211. REFUNDING BONDS
	Sec. 11007.212. OTHER REMEDIES AND COVENANTS
	Sec. 11007.213. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS
	Sec. 11007.214. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	CHAPTER 11007. WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
	SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11007.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
	(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the
	district.
	(2) "Bond" means a bond or note.
	(3) "Director" means a member of the board.
	(4) "District" means the West Jefferson County
	Municipal Water District. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Secs. 1
	(part), 4(a) (part), 15(a) (part); New.)
	Sec. 11007.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a
	conservation and reclamation district in Jefferson County created
	under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 1 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
	(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
	(b) All land and other property in the district will benefit
	from the works and projects to be accomplished by the district under
	the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
	Constitution.
	(c) The accomplishment of the purposes stated in this
	chapter will benefit the people of this state and improve their
	properties and industries. The district, in carrying out the
	purposes of this chapter, will be performing an essential public
	function under the constitution of this state. (Acts 65th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 337, Secs. 3, 22 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This
	chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes,
	powers, rights, and functions stated in this chapter. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 23 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
	composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 337, Acts
	of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, as that territory
	may have been modified under:
	(1) Subsection (c) or its predecessor statute, Section
	2, Chapter 337, Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session,
	1977;
	(2) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;
	(3) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or
	(4) other law.
	(b) The boundaries of the district form a closure. A
	mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or
	another mistake in the field notes does not affect:
	(1) the district's organization, existence, or
	validity;
	(2) the district's right to issue bonds or to pay the
	principal of and interest on the bonds;
	(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or
	(4) the legality or operation of the district or the
	board.
	(c) The board may redefine the boundaries of the district to
	correct any mistake in the field notes appearing in Section 1,
	Chapter 337, Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977.
	(Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 2; New.)
	SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
	Sec. 11007.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS. (a) The
	district is governed by a board of seven elected directors, each of
	whom occupies a numbered place on the board.
	(b) Directors serve staggered terms.
	(c) Director elections must be held in the manner provided
	in the Water Code for municipal utility districts. (Acts 65th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 4(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE. To be eligible
	to be elected or to serve as a director, a person must be a resident,
	qualified voter of the district. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337,
	Sec. 4(b).)
	Sec. 11007.053. BOARD RESOLUTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS.
	(a) The district shall act through orders or resolutions adopted
	by the board.
	(b) All directors are entitled to vote.
	(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in
	attendance, but not fewer than four directors, is necessary to
	adopt an order or resolution. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec.
	4(g).)
	Sec. 11007.054. OFFICERS AND ASSISTANTS. (a) The board
	shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
	(b) The board shall elect the president and vice president
	from among the directors.
	(c) The president serves for a one-year term.
	(d) The offices of secretary and treasurer:
	(1) may be held by one person; and
	(2) are not required to be held by a director.
	(e) The board may appoint one or more assistant officers who
	are not required to be directors. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337,
	Sec. 4(f) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.055. OFFICER DUTIES. (a) The board president
	shall preside at board meetings and perform other duties prescribed
	by the board.
	(b) The board vice president shall perform the duties of the
	president when the president is not present or is otherwise
	incapacitated.
	(c) The board secretary is the official custodian of the
	minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and shall perform
	other duties and functions prescribed by the board.
	(d) The board treasurer shall perform duties and functions
	prescribed by the board.
	(e) An assistant officer shall perform duties and functions
	prescribed by the board. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 4(f)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11007.056. MEETINGS. The board shall have regular
	meetings at times specified by board resolution or bylaws and shall
	have special meetings when called by the board president or by any
	three directors. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 4(h).)
	SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
	Sec. 11007.101. DISTRICT POWERS. The district may exercise
	any power necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this
	chapter, including the power to:
	(1) adopt an official seal;
	(2) adopt and enforce:
	(A) bylaws and rules for the conduct of its
	affairs; and
	(B) rules that a municipal utility district may
	adopt and enforce under Section 54.205 et seq., Water Code;
	(3) acquire, hold, use, invest, reinvest, and dispose
	of its receipts and money from any source;
	(4) select a depository or depositories;
	(5) acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or
	dispose of property or an interest in property, including a right or
	easement, by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, condemnation,
	sale, lease, or other means, in performing a duty or exercising a
	power under this chapter;
	(6) hold, manage, operate, or improve property;
	(7) lease or rent any land, buildings, structures, or
	facilities from or to any person;
	(8) sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or
	otherwise dispose of property or an interest in property, and
	release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest,
	easement, or demand, regardless of the manner in which acquired,
	and conduct a transaction authorized by this subdivision by public
	or private sale, notwithstanding any other law;
	(9) in the manner and to the extent permitted by this
	chapter:
	(A) borrow money for a corporate purpose;
	(B) enter into an agreement in connection with
	the borrowing;
	(C) issue bonds for money borrowed;
	(D) provide for and secure the payment of the
	bonds; and
	(E) provide for the rights of the holders of the
	bonds;
	(10) request and accept any appropriation, grant,
	allocation, subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, material, or gift from
	any public or private source, including the federal government, the
	state, a public agency, or a political subdivision;
	(11) operate and maintain an office; and
	(12) appoint and determine the duties, tenure,
	qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees, agents,
	and professional advisors and counselors considered necessary or
	advisable by the board, including financial consultants,
	accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, appraisers, and
	financing experts. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 10 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.102. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WATER. The
	district has all rights, powers, and privileges necessary or useful
	to enable it to acquire, provide, supply, deliver, and sell potable
	water inside or outside its boundaries for any beneficial purpose.
	(Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 6.)
	Sec. 11007.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING WASTE. The
	district has all rights, powers, and privileges necessary or useful
	to enable it to collect, transport, dispose of, and control
	domestic, industrial, or communal wastes, whether in fluid, solid,
	or composite state. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 7.)
	Sec. 11007.104. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING GARBAGE
	COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. The district has all rights, powers, and
	privileges necessary or useful to enable it to provide for garbage
	collection and disposal in all or part of the district on terms and
	at rates and charges the board considers just and reasonable to:
	(1) preserve the water of rivers and streams in the
	district and this state; and
	(2) aid in the preservation and conservation of the
	natural resources of the district and this state. (Acts 65th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 8.)
	Sec. 11007.105. GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS. (a) The district
	may enter into and enforce a contract or agreement necessary or
	convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, and
	functions conferred on the district by this chapter or general law,
	including a contract or agreement with any person as the board
	considers necessary or proper for, or in connection with, any power
	or function of the district for:
	(1) the purchase or sale of water;
	(2) the collection, transportation, processing, or
	disposal of waste; or
	(3) the construction, acquisition, ownership,
	financing, operation, maintenance, sale, leasing to or from, or
	other use or disposition of any facilities authorized to be
	developed, acquired, or constructed under this chapter or general
	law.
	(b) The authority to enter into or enforce the contract or
	agreement includes the authority to enter into or enforce a
	contract or agreement regarding:
	(1) any improvements, structures, facilities,
	equipment, and other property of any kind in connection with the
	subject of the contract or agreement;
	(2) any land, leaseholds, and easements; and
	(3) any interests in the property.
	(c) The contract or agreement:
	(1) may not have a term of more than 40 years; and
	(2) may contain provisions the board determines to be
	in the best interest of the district.
	(d) The district may pledge all or part of its revenue to the
	payment of its obligations under the contract or agreement to the
	same extent and on the same conditions as it may pledge revenue to
	secure district bonds. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 9(a).)
	Sec. 11007.106. AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND POLITICAL
	SUBDIVISIONS TO CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT. A public agency or
	political subdivision of this state, including a city, town, or
	village in the district, may enter into a contract or agreement with
	the district, on terms agreed to by the parties, for:
	(1) the purchase or sale of water;
	(2) waste collection, transportation, processing, or
	disposal; or
	(3) any purpose relating to the district's powers or
	functions. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.107. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO DISTRICT. A
	public agency or political subdivision of this state, including a
	city, town, or village in the district, may lease, sell, or
	otherwise convey to the district, for any consideration that the
	parties agree is adequate, any of its land, improvements, property,
	plants, lines, or other facilities related to:
	(1) the supply of water; or
	(2) waste collection, transportation, processing, or
	disposal. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 9(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.108. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES. If the
	district acquires existing works, improvements, facilities,
	plants, equipment, or appliances that are completed, partially
	created, or under construction, the district may:
	(1) assume the contracts and obligations of the
	previous owner; and
	(2) perform the obligations of the previous owner in
	the same manner and to the same extent that any other purchaser or
	assignee would be bound. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec.
	9(c).)
	Sec. 11007.109. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) To carry out a power
	conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of
	eminent domain inside or outside the district to acquire the fee
	simple title to land, or any other interest in land as determined by
	the board, and other property and easements, necessary for water
	wells, water or sewer treatment plants, water or sewer lines,
	pumping stations and force mains, storage tanks, or other similar
	facilities.
	(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain
	in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 11(a) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.110. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY;
	RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS. (a) If the district's exercise of
	its eminent domain, police, or other power requires relocating,
	raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of or altering
	the construction of any highway, railroad, electric, transmission,
	telegraph, or telephone line, conduit, pole, property, or facility
	or pipeline, the action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of
	the district. The term "sole expense" means the actual cost of the
	lowering, rerouting, or change in grade or alteration of
	construction to provide a comparable replacement without enhancing
	the facility, after deducting from the cost the net salvage value
	derived from the old facility.
	(b) The district has all necessary or useful rights-of-way
	and easements along, over, under, and across all public, state,
	municipal, and county roads, highways, and places for any of its
	purposes. The district shall restore a used facility to its
	previous condition as nearly as possible at the sole expense of the
	district. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Secs. 11(c), (d).)
	SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
	Sec. 11007.151. IMPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE TAX; PROHIBITION
	ON OTHER TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS. (a) The district may impose a tax,
	not to exceed 10 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in
	the district, for:
	(1) maintenance purposes, including money for
	studying, planning, maintaining, repairing, and operating all
	necessary plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and
	equipment of the district;
	(2) paying costs of proper services, engineering, and
	legal fees; and
	(3) organization and administrative expenses.
	(b) The district may not impose a maintenance tax unless the
	tax is approved by a majority of the voters voting at an election
	held for that purpose.
	(c) Except for the maintenance tax authorized by this
	section, the district may not under this chapter or any other law
	levy or collect a tax or assessment or create a debt payable from a
	tax or assessment. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Secs. 12(a), (b)
	(part), (c).)
	Sec. 11007.152. ELECTION TO IMPOSE TAX. (a) The board may
	order an election to impose a maintenance tax. The election order
	must specify:
	(1) the time and place of the election;
	(2) the maximum amount of tax to be authorized;
	(3) the form of the ballot; and
	(4) other matters the board considers necessary or
	advisable.
	(b) Notice of the election must be given by publishing once
	a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election
	order in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The
	first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the
	election. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 12(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.153. DEPOSITORY. (a) The board shall designate
	one or more banks inside or outside the district to serve as the
	depository for the district's money.
	(b) All district money shall be deposited in the depository
	designated by the board, except that:
	(1) bond proceeds and money pledged to pay bonds, to
	the extent provided in a resolution or trust indenture authorizing
	or securing district bonds, may be deposited with another bank or
	trustee named in the bond resolution or trust indenture; and
	(2) money shall be remitted to each paying agent for
	the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.
	(c) To the extent that money in a depository bank or the
	trustee bank is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
	Corporation, the money must be secured in the manner provided by law
	for the security of the county funds in this state. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 19 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.154. INVESTMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY. The board
	may invest district money in obligations and make time deposits of
	district money in a manner determined by the board or in the manner
	permitted or required in a resolution or trust indenture
	authorizing or securing district bonds. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch.
	337, Sec. 19 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.155. DISTRICT FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
	AND ASSESSMENT. The district is not required to pay a tax or
	assessment on its facilities or any part of its facilities. (Acts
	65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 22 (part).)
	SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
	Sec. 11007.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS. (a) The district
	may issue bonds payable from and secured by district revenue to
	carry out any power conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be
	authorized by a board resolution.
	(b) The bonds must be issued in the manner and under the
	terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
	(Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Secs. 15(a) (part), (b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.202. 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. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S.,
	Ch. 337, Sec. 15(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.203. MATURITY. District bonds must mature not
	later than 40 years after the date of their issuance. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(b) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.204. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) District bonds may be secured by a pledge of all or part of the
	district's revenue, or by all or part of the payments or rentals
	under one or more contracts or leases specified by board resolution
	or a trust indenture securing the bonds.
	(b) A resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds secured
	by a pledge of revenue of all or part of the district's facilities
	may provide that the district shall first pay the expenses of
	operating and maintaining all or part of the facilities as the board
	considers appropriate before paying the principal of and interest
	on the bonds.
	(c) In a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds
	secured by revenue, contract payments, or lease rentals, the
	district may reserve the right, under conditions specified by the
	resolution, to issue additional bonds that will be on a parity with,
	superior to, or subordinate to the bonds then being issued. (Acts
	65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(d).)
	Sec. 11007.205. ADDITIONAL SECURITY. (a) District bonds
	may be additionally secured, at the discretion of the board, by a
	deed of trust or mortgage lien on all or part of the district's
	physical property, facilities, easements, water rights and
	appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights
	appurtenant to the property, vesting in the trustee power to:
	(1) sell the property for the payment of the debt;
	(2) operate the property; and
	(3) take other action to further secure the bonds.
	(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust lien, if
	one is given:
	(1) is the absolute owner of the property, facilities,
	and rights purchased; and
	(2) is entitled to maintain and operate the property,
	facilities, and rights. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 16
	(part).)
	Sec. 11007.206. TRUST INDENTURE. District bonds authorized
	by this chapter, including refunding bonds, may be additionally
	secured by a trust indenture. The trustee may be a bank with trust
	powers that is located inside or outside the state. (Acts 65th
	Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 16 (part).)
	Sec. 11007.207. CHARGES FOR DISTRICT SERVICES. If district
	bonds payable wholly from revenue are issued, the board shall set
	and from time to time revise the rates, fees, and charges assessed
	for water sold and waste collection and treatment services provided
	by the district. The rates, fees, and charges must be sufficient
	to:
	(1) pay the expense of operating and maintaining the
	district facilities that generate the revenue from which the bonds
	will be paid;
	(2) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds when
	due; and
	(3) maintain the reserve fund and other funds as
	provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds. (Acts 65th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(e) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.208. STATE PLEDGE REGARDING RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
	OF BONDHOLDERS. Without depriving this state of its power to
	regulate and control the rates, fees, and charges assessed for
	water sold and waste collection and treatment services provided by
	the district, the state pledges to and agrees with the holders of
	district bonds that the state will not exercise its power to
	regulate and control the rates, fees, and charges in any way that
	would impair the rights or remedies of the holders of the bonds.
	(Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(e) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.209. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. (a) The district
	may set aside an amount of proceeds from the sale of district bonds
	for:
	(1) the payment of interest expected to accrue during
	construction not to exceed three years;
	(2) a debt service reserve fund; and
	(3) other funds as may be provided in the resolution
	authorizing the bonds or in the trust indenture.
	(b) The district may use proceeds from the sale of the bonds
	to pay any expense necessarily incurred in accomplishing the
	purpose of the district, including any expense of issuing and
	selling the bonds. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(f).)
	Sec. 11007.210. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. (a) On default
	or threatened default in the payment of the principal of or interest
	on district bonds that are payable wholly or partly from revenue, a
	court may, on petition of the holders of at least 25 percent of the
	district's outstanding revenue bonds, appoint a receiver for the
	district.
	(b) The receiver may collect and receive all district
	revenue, other than taxes, employ and discharge district agents and
	employees, and take charge of money on hand, other than money
	received from taxes, unless commingled, and/or hindrance by the
	board.
	(c) The receiver may be authorized to sell or contract for
	the sale of water or the collection or treatment of waste or to
	renew contracts, with the approval of the court that appointed the
	receiver.
	(d) The court may vest the receiver with any other power or
	duty the court finds necessary to protect the bondholders. (Acts
	65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(g) (part).)
	Sec. 11007.211. 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 security of the refunding bonds; or
	(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional
	revenue or mortgage liens.
	(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the
	issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the
	holders apply to refunding bonds.
	(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on
	the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the
	district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the
	refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and
	the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be
	refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be
	issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
	and any required redemption premium on the bonds to be refunded to
	or through any redemption date or through or on their maturity date,
	and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the
	surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
	(f) An election is not required to authorize the issuance of
	refunding bonds.
	(g) The district may also issue refunding bonds under any
	other applicable law. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 17.)
	Sec. 11007.212. OTHER REMEDIES AND COVENANTS. The
	resolution authorizing the issuance of district bonds, including
	refunding bonds, or the trust indenture securing the bonds, may
	provide other remedies and covenants the board considers necessary
	to issue the bonds on the most favorable terms. (Acts 65th Leg.,
	R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(h).)
	Sec. 11007.213. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS OF BONDHOLDERS. The
	resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust indenture securing
	the bonds may limit or qualify the rights of the holders of less
	than all of the outstanding bonds payable from the same source to
	institute or prosecute litigation affecting the district's
	property or income. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 15(g)
	(part).)
	Sec. 11007.214. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. A district
	bond, the transfer of the bond, and the income from the bond,
	including profits made on the sale of the bond, are exempt from
	taxation in this state. (Acts 65th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337, Sec. 22
	(part).)
	ARTICLE 2. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
	SECTION 2.01. Section 1, Chapter 145, Acts of the 41st
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. Cameron County Drainage District Number One of
	Cameron County, Texas, including within its limits the territory
	described and defined in that certain order of the Commissioners'
	Court of Cameron County, Texas, passed and adopted by said Court on
	the 22nd day of January, A. D. 1920, recorded in Book "J," pages 536
	to 540, Minutes of the Commissioners' Court of said County, same
	including within its limits the territory described and defined in
	said order, the metes and bounds of which said territory is as
	follows, to-wit:
	Being all of the Territory situated and lying in Cameron
	County Texas and bounded on the North by the Cautes Resaca, on the
	West by the East line of Share No. 1, a subdivision of the Espiritu
	Santo Grant.
	On the South by the Resaca de la Guerra, and the Resaca Rancho
	Viejo. On the East between Resaca Rancho Viejo and Resaca de la
	Guerra, by the East line of Partition Share 29 and between Resaca
	Rancho Viejo and Cuates Resaca by the East line of Partition Share
	No. 32 and being more fully described by metes and Bounds as
	follows:
	Beginning at a point on the East line of Partition Share No. 1
	a subdivision of the Espiritu Santo Grant, and at the N. W. corner
	of a 440 acre survey being Partition Share No. 4, a subdivision of
	said Espiritu Santo Grant, and running Thence N. 8°00' E. with the
	East line of Partition Share No. 1, a distance of 50231 feet to a
	stake on the North Bank of the Resaca de los Cuates for N. W. Corner;
	Thence down said Cuates Resaca and the North Bank thereof to a point
	at the intersection of said North Bank with the West line of
	Partition Share 32, a subdivision of the Espiritu Santo Grant.
	Thence East to the East line of said Share No. 32, and on West line
	of Laguna Vista tract; thence in a southerly direction with the West
	line of Laguna Vista tract, Santa Isabel Tract, and San Martin
	tract, a distance of 66800 feet to a point which is 9484 feet from a
	stone and concrete monument on the estero near the river and being,
	a corner of the San Martin Grant as called for in its patent; Thence
	West to Resaca Rancho Viejo; Thence up Resaca Rancho Viejo with its
	meanders to the East line of Partition Share No. 29, a subdivision
	of Espiritu Santo Grant; Thence in a southerly direction with the
	East line of Share No. 29, a distance of 13212 feet to the North bank
	of Resaca de la Guerra; Thence up the North bank of Resaca de la
	Guerra with its various meanders, to the West line of Partition
	Share No. 17, a subdivision of the Espiritu Santo Grant; Thence in a
	northerly direction with said West line of Share No. 17 to the place
	of beginning, containing 81136 acres[~~; is hereby created and~~
	~~established as a Conservation District in said county under~~
	~~authority of Section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of the~~
	~~State of Texas, for the purpose of the reclamation and drainage of~~
	~~its seeped, salty, waterlogged and over flowed lands, and other~~
	~~lands needing drainage, and all other purposes as contemplated by~~
	~~section 59 of Article 16 of the Constitution of this State, and said~~
	~~district shall be a governmental agency and body politic with all~~
	~~powers as are granted to such conservation districts in the~~
	~~Constitution and in the General Laws of the State of Texas~~].
	SECTION 2.02. Section 1, Chapter 533, Acts of the 57th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Section~~
	~~59 of Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, a conservation and~~
	~~reclamation district is hereby created and incorporated in Liberty~~
	~~County, Texas, to be known as "Hull Fresh Water Supply District,"~~
	~~hereafter referred to as the "District," and the~~] boundaries of the
	Hull Fresh Water Supply District [~~said District~~] shall be as
	follows:
	BEGINNING at the NE corner of the Chas. Underton Survey,
	A-391, Liberty County, Texas, which point of beginning is also the
	SE corner of the C. F. Stevens Survey, A-920, and is in the West line
	of the A. Melonson Survey No. 194, A-701;
	THENCE following the East line of said Stevens Survey in a
	Northerly direction to the NE corner of said Stevens Survey, A-920,
	the same being the NW corner of the aforesaid A. Melonson Survey No.
	194, A-701;
	THENCE in an Easterly direction following the North line of
	said A. Melonson Survey No. 194 to the SE corner of the Humble
	Pipeline Co. 40.25 acre tract of land;
	THENCE in a Northerly direction following the East line of
	said Humble Pipeline Co. 40.25 acre tract, and the Northerly
	prolongation of said East line to a point in the North right-of-way
	line of the Missouri Pacific RR;
	THENCE in a Westerly direction following said North
	right-of-way line of said RR to the SE corner of the Magnolia
	Pipeline Co. 39.08 acre tract;
	THENCE in a Northerly direction following the East line of
	said 39.08 acre tract to the NE corner of same;
	THENCE in a Westerly direction following the North line of
	said 39.08 acre tract and the Westerly prolongation of same to the
	SE corner of the Leo Fregia 4 acre tract of land;
	THENCE following the East line of said Fregia 4 acre tract in
	a Northerly direction to the NE corner of said tract;
	THENCE following the North line of said Leo Fregia 4 acre
	tract in a Westerly direction to the NW corner of same, said corner
	being the most Easterly SE corner of the J. L. Deckert tract of land
	situated in the H. T. C. Survey No. 193, A-239;
	THENCE following the East line of said J. L. Deckert tract in
	a Northerly direction to the NE corner of same, said corner being in
	the North line of said H. T. C. Survey No. 193;
	THENCE following the North line of said H. T. C. Survey No.
	193 in an Easterly direction to a point in line with the Southerly
	prolongation of the East line of the H. Taylor 4.5 acre tract of
	land in the Francis Smith Survey, A-346;
	THENCE in a Northerly direction along said Southerly
	prolongation of said East line of said H. Taylor 4.5 acre tract and
	continuing along said East line of said 4.5 acre tract and the
	Northerly prolongation of said East line to the center line of
	Batiste Creek;
	THENCE in a generally Northwesterly direction following the
	meanders of the center of Batiste Creek upstream to a point in the
	West line of the J. W. Mecom 48 acre tract in the Francis Smith
	Survey, A-346;
	THENCE following the West line of said J. W. Mecom 48 acre
	tract in a Southerly direction to the SW corner of same, and the SE
	corner of another tract of land belonging to said J. W. Mecom and
	containing 73.33 acres;
	THENCE in a Westerly direction following the South line of
	said J. W. Mecom 73.33 acre tract and the Westerly prolongation of
	same to the NW corner of Garden Subdivision out of said Francis
	Smith Survey, A-346, according to a map or plat of said Subdivision,
	of record in Vol. 113, page 177, of the Deed Records of Liberty
	County, Texas;
	THENCE in a Southerly direction following the West line of
	said Garden Subdivision and the Southerly prolongation of said West
	line to a point 280 ft. South of the intersection of said Southerly
	prolongation of said West line with the South right-of-way line of
	F.M. Hwy. 834 based upon a right-of-way width of 80 ft.;
	THENCE in an Easterly direction at right angles to said
	Southerly prolongation of the West line of said Garden Subdivision
	to a point in the West line of the J. S. Wheless and Thos. J. Baten
	15 acre tract;
	THENCE in a Southerly direction following the West line of
	said Wheless and Baten 15 acre tract to the SW corner of said tract,
	the same being a point in the North line of the Jewell Vaughn 14.33
	acre tract;
	THENCE in a Westerly direction following the North line of
	said Vaughn 14.33 acre tract to the NW corner of said tract;
	THENCE in a Southerly direction following the West line of
	said Jewell Vaughn 14.33 acre tract and the Southerly prolongation
	of said West line to the SW corner of the T. D. Richardson, et al., 8
	acre tract, which SW corner of said tract is in the North line of the
	C. F. Stevens Survey 194, A-767;
	THENCE in a Westerly direction following the North line of
	said Stevens Survey to the NW corner of said Survey, the same being
	a point in the East line of the William Smith Survey, A-342;
	THENCE following the East line of said William Smith Survey,
	A-342, in a Southerly direction a distance of 2,000 ft.;
	THENCE in an Easterly direction at right angles to the East
	line of said William Smith Survey, A-342, following a straight line
	to the West line of the J. P. Richardson 75.88 acre tract;
	THENCE following the West line of said J. P. Richardson 75.88
	acre tract in a Southerly direction to the North line of the Chas.
	Underton Survey, A-391;
	THENCE following the North line of said Chas. Underton
	Survey, A-391, in an Easterly direction to the NE corner of said
	Underton Survey the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1,076 acres of
	land, more or less.
	SECTION 2.03. Section 1, Chapter 20, Acts of the 57th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, is amended to read as
	follows:
	Sec. 1. [~~Authority Created. Pursuant to, and as expressly~~
	~~authorized by Section 59, Article XVI of the Constitution of the~~
	~~State of Texas, and in addition to all other districts into which~~
	~~the State has been divided heretofore, there is hereby created a~~
	~~conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Memorial~~
	~~Villages Water Authority" (hereinafter referred to as the~~
	~~Authority), which shall be recognized to be a governmental agency,~~
	~~a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of this~~
	~~State.~~] The area of the Memorial Villages Water Authority
	[~~Authority~~] shall consist of the following:
	All land which on the effective date of this Act is located
	within the corporate limits of the City of Hedwig Village,
	Texas, located in the Isaac Bunker A-121 and A. H. Osbourne
	A-610 surveys, in Harris County, Texas; and all land which on
	the effective date of this Act is located within the
	corporate limits of the City of Piney Point Village, Texas
	located in the Bunker and Osbourne surveys and in the John D.
	Taylor survey A-72, except that certain area of 0.19 square
	miles annexed by Ordinance No. 19 passed and approved by the
	City Council of the City of Piney Point Village, Texas, on
	October 13, 1955, and delineated in METES AND BOUNDS OF PINEY
	POINT VILLAGE AND ANNEXED AREA recorded in Volume 3604, Page
	708 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, and in Volume
	58, Page 41 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas; and
	all land which on the effective date of the Act is located
	within the corporate limits of the City of Hunter's Creek
	Village, Texas, north of Buffalo Bayou except that portion
	thereof known as Creekside Manor subdivision in the said
	Taylor, Osbourne and R. Vince A-77 surveys, all of such land
	being situated in Harris County, Texas.
	SECTION 2.04. Section 1, Chapter 38, Acts of the 57th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962, is amended to read as
	follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Section~~
	~~59 of Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, a conservation and~~
	~~reclamation district is hereby created and incorporated in Bee~~
	~~County, Texas, to be known as "Pettus Municipal Utility District,"~~
	~~hereinafter referred to as the "District," and the~~] boundaries of
	the Pettus Municipal Utility District [~~said District~~] shall be as
	follows:
	Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Town of Pettus, Bee
	County, Texas, according to plat filed in Vol. K, Page 517, Deed
	Records, Bee County, Texas, in the George A. Kerr Survey, Abstract
	209;
	Thence N. 18° 10' W. with the eastern boundary line of said
	Town of Pettus a distance of 2,560 feet to the Northeast corner of
	said Town of Pettus;
	Thence S. 71° 50' W. along the northern boundary line of said
	Town of Pettus a distance of 103.9 feet;
	Thence N. 60° 26' W. a distance of 40.3 feet;
	Thence N. 71° 50' E. a distance of 214 feet;
	Thence Northeasterly along the northern right-of-way line of
	F. M. Highway No. 623, rotating 24° 53' 53" about a radial center
	with radius of 449.26 feet, an arc distance of 195.23 feet, to a
	point on said northern right-of-way line of said Highway No. 623;
	Thence N. 48° 14' E. along said Northern right-of-way line of
	said Highway No. 623 a distance of 50.66 feet to a corner of that
	certain tract of land conveyed by George A. Ray, Jr. to the Pettus
	Independent School District by Deed recorded in Volume 218, Page
	292, Bee County records;
	Thence N. 05° 20' W. with the eastern boundary of said tract of
	land conveyed by George A. Ray, Jr. to said School District a
	distance of 298.08 feet for a corner;
	Thence S. 84° 17' W. a distance of 1,114.1 feet to a point for
	corner;
	Thence N. 60° 26' W. a distance of 480.8 feet;
	Thence S. 52° 40' W. a distance of 477.5 feet to the most
	easterly eastern boundary line of the Danaho Refinery tract,
	described in Deed of Trust Records, Volume 64, Page 424, Bee County
	records;
	Thence N. 18° 10' W. with said most easterly eastern boundary
	line of the said Danaho Refinery tract a distance of 1,819.5 feet to
	the Northeast corner of said Danaho Refinery tract;
	Thence S. 71° 50' W. with the northern boundary line of said
	Danaho Refinery tract, at 734 feet pass a 3/4 inch iron pipe set in
	the eastern right-of-way line of the T & NO (S. P.) railroad
	property, and continuing on the same course along the westerly
	projection of said Northern boundary line of the said Danaho
	Refinery tract a distance of approximately 2250 feet to a point in
	the centerline of Medio Creek;
	Thence down the centerline of said Medio Creek with its
	meanders in a generally southerly direction to a point in said
	centerline from whence the Northeast corner of the Denver C.
	Roberts 32.08 acre tract (description recorded in Deed Volume 184,
	Page 302) bears S. 58° 14' W. at approximately 580 feet;
	Thence S. 58° 14' W., at approximately 580 feet pass a one inch
	iron pipe set at said Northeast corner of said Roberts 32.08 acre
	tract, a total distance of 2,369 feet, more or less, to the
	Northwest corner of said Roberts 32.08 acre tract;
	Thence S. 70° 14' W. with the northern boundary line of the
	Fred Hoffer 11.25 acre tract, the northern boundary line of the
	Mineral Heights Subdivision, and continuing on the same course a
	total distance of approximately 4,480 feet to the western boundary
	line of said George A. Kerr Survey, Abstract 209;
	Thence S. 20° E. with said western boundary line of said Kerr
	Survey a distance of approximately 943.5 feet to a point, said point
	being S. 20° E. 150 feet from the intersection of said western
	boundary line of said Kerr Survey and the southern right-of way line
	of F. M. Highway No. 623;
	Thence N. 70° 14' E. along a line parallel to and 150 feet at
	right angles southerly from said southern right-of-way line of
	F. M. Highway No. 623 a distance of approximately 6,880 feet, and
	continuing in a generally easterly direction along the tangents and
	curves of said line parallel to and 150 feet at right angles
	southerly from such southern right-of-way line of said F. M.
	Highway 623 to a point in the centerline of said Medio Creek;
	Thence in a generally southerly and westerly direction down
	the centerline of said Medio Creek with its meanders a distance of
	approximately 1,310 feet to its intersection with a line projected
	800 feet westerly at right angles from the northerly projection of
	the western right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 181, and from
	such intersection a point in the centerline of said T. & NO Railroad
	bears N. 71° 50' E. at 970 feet;
	Thence in a generally southerly direction along the tangents
	and curves of a line parallel to and 800 feet westerly at right
	angles from said northerly projection and said western right-of-way
	line of said highway a distance of approximately 2,650 feet to a
	point from whence the southeast corner of the George A. Ray, Jr.
	75.64 acre tract bears S. 79° 20' E. at 843.8 feet and from whence a
	point in said western right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 181
	bears S. 86° 53' E. at 800 feet;
	Thence S. 86° 53' E. a distance of 689 feet to the point of
	intersection of the centerlines of two small creeks from whence a 1
	1/4 inch iron pipe set at the southeast corner of said George A.
	Ray, Jr. 75.64 acre tract bears S. 49° 55' E. at 184.5 feet;
	Thence in a generally easterly direction up the centerline of
	that one of the said two small creeks which runs approximately S.
	86° 53' E., with its meanders, under U. S. Highway No. 181 and the T &
	NO Railroad and continuing up said creek to a point in its
	centerline from whence a point in the eastern right-of-way line of
	said T & NO Railroad bears N. 86° 53' W. at 800 feet and from whence
	said Southeast corner of said Ray 75.64 acre tract bears S. 86° 54'
	W. at 1,028 feet;
	Thence in a generally northeasterly direction along the
	tangents and curves of a line parallel to and 800 feet easterly at
	right angles from the eastern right-of-way line of said T & NO
	Railroad a distance of approximately 3,000 feet to a point in the
	centerline of a small creek;
	Thence up the centerline of said small creek with its
	meanders in a generally northeasterly direction a distance of
	approximately 940 feet to a point in the southern boundary line of
	the Town of Pettus from whence the Southeast corner of said Town of
	Pettus bears N. 71° 50' E. at approximately 700 feet;
	Thence N. 71° 50' E along said southern boundary line of the
	Town of Pettus a distance of approximately 700 feet to the Southeast
	corner of the Town of Pettus, the place of beginning, containing 600
	acres more or less, in Bee County, Texas.
	Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Town of Pettus, Bee
	County, Texas, according to plat filed in Vol. K, Page 517, Deed
	Records, Bee County, Texas, in the George A. Kerr Survey, Abstract
	209;
	Thence N. 18° 10' W. with the eastern boundary line of said
	Town of Pettus a distance of 2,560 feet to the Northeast corner of
	said Town of Pettus;
	Thence S. 71° 50' W. along the northern boundary line of said
	Town of Pettus a distance of 103.9 feet;
	Thence N. 60° 26' W. a distance of 40.3 feet;
	Thence N. 71° 50' E. a distance of 214 feet;
	Thence Northeasterly along the northern right-of-way line of
	F. M Highway No. 623, rotating 24° 53' 53" about a radial center with
	radius of 449.26 feet, an arc distance of 195.23 feet, to a point on
	said northern right-of-way line of said Highway No. 623;
	Thence N. 48° 14' E. along said Northern right-of-way line of
	said Highway No. 623 a distance of 50.66 feet to a corner of that
	certain tract of land conveyed by George A. Ray, Jr. to the Pettus
	Independent School District by Deed recorded in Volume 218, Page
	292, Bee County records;
	Thence N. 05° 20' W. with the eastern boundary of said tract of
	land conveyed by George A. Ray, Jr. to said School District a
	distance of 298.08 feet for a corner;
	Thence S. 84° 17' W. a distance of 1,114.1 feet to a point for
	corner;
	Thence N. 60° 26' W. a distance of 480.8 feet;
	Thence S. 52° 40' W. a distance of 477.5 feet to the most
	easterly eastern boundary line of the Danaho Refinery tract,
	described in Deed of Trust Records, Volume 64, Page 424, Bee County
	records;
	Thence N. 18° 10' W. with said most easterly eastern boundary
	line of the said Danaho Refinery tract a distance of 1,819.5 feet to
	the Northeast corner of said Danaho Refinery tract;
	Thence S. 71° 50' W. with the northern boundary line of said
	Danaho Refinery tract, at 734 feet pass a 3/4 inch iron pipe set in
	the eastern right-of-way line of the T & NO (S. P.) railroad
	property, and continuing on the same course along the westerly
	projection of said Northern boundary line of the said Danaho
	Refinery tract a distance of approximately 2250 feet to a point in
	the centerline of Medio Creek;
	Thence down the centerline of said Medio Creek with its
	meanders in a generally southerly direction to a point in said
	centerline from whence the Northeast corner of the Denver C.
	Roberts 32.08 acre tract (description recorded in Deed Volume 184,
	Page 302) bears S. 58° 14' W. at approximately 580 feet;
	Thence S. 58° 14' W., at approximately 580 feet pass a one inch
	iron pipe set at said Northeast corner of said Roberts 32.08 acre
	tract, a total distance of 2,369 feet, more or less, to the
	Northwest corner of said Roberts 32.08 acre tract;
	Thence S. 70° 14' W. with the northern boundary line of the
	Fred Hoffer 11.25 acre tract, the northern boundary line of the
	Mineral Heights Subdivision, and continuing on the same course a
	total distance of approximately 4,480 feet to the western boundary
	line of said George A. Kerr Survey, Abstract 209;
	Thence S. 20° E. with said western boundary line of said Kerr
	Survey a distance of approximately 943.5 feet to a point, said point
	being S. 20° E. 150 feet from the intersection of said western
	boundary line of said Kerr Survey and the southern right-of-way
	line of F. M. Highway No. 623;
	Thence N. 70° 14' E. along a line parallel to and 150 feet at
	right angles southerly from said southern right-of-way line of
	F. M. Highway No. 623 a distance of approximately 6,880 feet, and
	continuing in a generally easterly direction along the tangents and
	curves of said line parallel to and 150 feet at right angles
	southerly from such southern right-of-way line of said F. M.
	Highway 623 to a point in the centerline of said Medio Creek;
	Thence in a generally southerly and westerly direction down
	the centerline of said Medio Creek with its meanders a distance of
	approximately 1,310 feet to its intersection with a line projected
	800 feet westerly at right angles from the northerly projection of
	the western right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 181, and from
	such intersection a point in the centerline of said T. & NO Railroad
	bears N. 71° 50' E. at 970 feet;
	Thence in a generally southerly direction along the tangents
	and curves of a line parallel to and 800 feet westerly at right
	angles from said northerly projection and said western right-of-way
	line of said highway a distance of approximately 2,650 feet to a
	point from whence the southeast corner of the George A. Ray, Jr.
	75.64 acre tract bears S. 79° 20' E. at 843.8 feet and from whence a
	point in said western right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 181
	bears S. 86° 53' E. at 800 feet;
	Thence S. 86° 53' E. a distance of 689 feet to the point of
	intersection of the centerlines of two small creeks from whence a 1
	1/4 inch iron pipe set at the southeast corner of said George A.
	Ray, Jr. 75.64 acre tract bears S. 49° 55' E. at 184.5 feet;
	Thence in a generally easterly direction up the centerline of
	that one of the said two small creeks which runs approximately S.
	86° 53' E., with its meanders, under U. S. Highway No. 181 and the T &
	NO Railroad and continuing up said creek to a point in its
	centerline from whence a point in the eastern right-of-way line of
	said T & NO Railroad bears N. 86° 53' W. at 800 feet and from whence
	said Southeast corner of said Ray 75.64 acre tract bears S. 86° 54'
	W. at 1,028 feet;
	Thence in a generally northeasterly direction along the
	tangents and curves of a line parallel to and 800 feet easterly at
	right angles from the eastern right-of-way line of said T & NO
	Railroad a distance of approximately 3,000 feet to a point in the
	centerline of a small creek;
	Thence up the centerline of said small creek with its
	meanders in a generally northeasterly direction a distance of
	approximately 940 feet to a point in the southern boundary line of
	the Town of Pettus from whence the Southeast corner of said Town of
	Pettus bears N. 71° 50' E. at approximately 700 feet;
	Thence N. 71° 50' E along said southern boundary line of the
	Town of Pettus a distance of approximately 700 feet to the Southeast
	corner of the Town of Pettus, the place of beginning, containing 600
	acres more or less, in Bee County, Texas.
	SECTION 2.05. Section 1, Chapter 4, Acts of the 58th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Section~~
	~~59 of Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, a Conservation and~~
	~~Reclamation District is hereby created and incorporated in Willacy~~
	~~County, Texas, to be known as "Port Mansfield Public Utility~~
	~~District," hereinafter referred to as the "District," and the~~]
	boundaries of the Port Mansfield Public Utility District [~~said~~
	~~District~~] shall be as follows:
	STARTING with the U. S. Coastal and Geodetic Survey,
	permanent bench Sauz, which is located as latitude 26 degrees, 32
	minutes, 16.012 seconds, and longitude 97 degrees, 25 minutes,
	13.527 seconds;
	THENCE, at an azimuth 202 degrees, 32 minutes, for a distance
	of 351.4 feet to the point of beginning, said point being at the
	ordinary high tide line on the shoreline of Red Fish Bay and being
	the southeast corner of said District;
	THENCE, west (azimuth 270 degrees, 0 minutes) for a distance
	of 7,940 feet to a point, said point being the southwest corner of
	said District;
	THENCE, north (azimuth 0 degrees, 0 minutes) for a distance
	of 11,880 feet to a point, said point being the northwest corner of
	said District;
	THENCE, east (azimuth 90 degrees, 0 minutes) for a distance
	of 5,280 feet to the ordinary high tide line on the shore line of Red
	Fish Bay, said point being the northeast corner of said District;
	THENCE, generally southward, following said ordinary high
	tide line of Red Fish Bay to the southeast corner of said District
	and POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1,760 acres of land, more or
	less, and being out of and a part of the San Juan de Carricitos Grant
	in Willacy County, Texas.
	SECTION 2.06. Section 2, Chapter 29, Acts of the 55th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1957, is amended to read as
	follows:
	Sec. 2. [~~It is expressly determined and found that all of~~
	~~the territory included with the area of the district will be~~
	~~benefited by the works and projects which are to be accomplished by~~
	~~the Authority pursuant to the powers conferred by the provisions of~~
	~~Article XVI, Section 59, of the Constitution of Texas.~~] The area of
	the Donahoe Creek Watershed Authority shall be all of that
	territory enclosed within the following metes and bounds
	description, to-wit:
	BEGINNING at a point in the center of Little River on the
	North line of the Juan J. Acosta Grant, in Milam County, Texas,
	where the west ROW line of Farm-Market Road No. 486 crosses said
	River;
	Thence about S 20 W with the West ROW line to its'
	intersection with the South ROW line of Farm-Market Road #487,
	which is also the North line of the San Gabriel River Water Control
	and Improvement District No. 1.
	Thence with the North line of said District as follows:
	Thence with the South ROW line of F-M Road No. 487 in a
	westerly direction, through the Communities of Sharp and Davilla to
	the point where said ROW line crosses the Milam, Bell Counties line.
	Thence S 20 W with the Milam and Bell County lines to their
	common corner on the North line of Williamson County.
	Thence N 65 W with the Bell and Williamson County lines to the
	point where said line crosses the North line of the M F
	DeGraffenreid Survey No. 107.
	Thence N 70 W with the North line of the M F DeGraffenreid
	Survey No. 107 to the N W corner of same.
	Thence S 20 W with the West line of said survey No. 107, and
	the East lines of the M F DeGraffenreid Surveys Nos. 109 and 110, to
	the S E corner of Survey No. 110.
	Thence N 70 W with the south line of Survey No. 110, to the N E
	corner of the M F DeGraffenreid Survey No. 111.
	Thence S 20 W with the East line of Survey No. 111, to the S E
	corner of Survey No. 111.
	Thence N 70 W with the South line of Survey No. 111, to the
	lower S W corner of Survey No. 111, on the East line of the J B
	Rogers Survey No. 9.
	Thence N 20 E with the east line of the J B Rogers Survey No. 9
	to the N E corner of same.
	Thence N 70 W with the North line of the J B Rogers Survey to N
	W corner of same.
	Thence S 20 W with the West line of the J B Rogers Survey to
	the S W corner of same, the S E corner of the I & G N Railroad Co.
	Survey No. 196.
	Thence N 70 W with the south line of the I & G N RR Co Surveys
	Nos. 196 and 195 to the S W corner of Survey No. 195.
	Thence N 19 W with the West line of Survey No. 195 to the N W
	corner, in the south line of the Willis Donahoe Survey.
	Thence N 70 W with the south lines of the Willis Donahoe and
	Edward Ryan surveys, to the lower S W corner of the Edward Ryan
	Survey, in the East line of the W A Jenkins Survey.
	Thence N 19 W with the Jenkins and Ryan Surveys, to the lower
	N W corner of the Ryan Survey, the S W corner of the J. J.
	Stubblefield Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the south line of the J J Stubblefield
	Survey to the S E corner of same.
	Thence N 19 W with the East line of the J J Stubblefield
	Survey to the N E corner of same.
	Thence southwesterly with the North line of the J J
	Stubblefield Survey, to the N W corner of same, the N E corner of the
	Herman Aiken Survey, an angle corner in the South line of the Wm
	Adams Survey.
	Thence S 71 W with the south line of the Wm Adams Survey to the
	S W corner of same, in the East line of the A A Lewis Survey.
	Thence N 19 W with the West line of the Wm Adams Survey and the
	East line of the A A Lewis Survey, to the point in the East line of
	the Lewis Survey where the South ROW line of F-M Road #487 crosses
	same.
	Thence Southwesterly across the A A Lewis and the Robert Lile
	Surveys, to the point where the F-M Road crosses the Lile West line.
	Thence here leaving the line of the San Gabriel District and
	following the West line of the Robert Lile Survey, N 19 W to the
	point where it intersects the East ROW line of US Highway #81.
	Thence Northeasterly with the ROW line of US Highway #81, to
	the point where said ROW line crosses the North line of the Lile
	Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the Robert Lile Survey North line to the N E
	corner of said Lile Survey, at or near the N W corner of the Wm B
	McClellan Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the North line of the McClellan Survey,
	crossing the Williamson-Bell County line, to the N E corner of the
	McClellan Survey.
	Thence S 19 E with the East line of the McClellan Survey to
	the N W corner of the Samuel Wolfenbarger Survey.
	Thence with the North lines of the Wolfenbarger and the Jesse
	B Holman Survey, N 71 E to the N E corner of the Holman Survey to the
	N W corner of the Josiah Chalk Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the North line of the Josiah Chalk Survey
	and the North line of the H. Barney Survey, Abstract No. 1064, and
	the South line of the Rueben Plummer Survey, to the S E corner of the
	Plummer Survey and the N E corner of the H. Barney Survey.
	Thence S 19 E with the upper East line of the H. Barney
	Survey, to an Ell corner of the Barney Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the lower North line of the Barney Survey,
	to the Eastmost N E corner, at the N W corner of the Amos Pollard
	Survey, Abstract #667, and at the S W corner of the Henry Barney
	Survey, Abst. #950.
	Thence S 70 E with the South line of the Henry Barney Survey
	to the S E corner of the Survey.
	Thence N 20 E with the East line of the Henry Barney Survey to
	the N W corner of the John L. Christoph Survey.
	Thence S 70 E with the North line of the Christoph Survey to
	the point where (about 0.6 miles distant) a County road crosses the
	survey line.
	Thence in a Northerly direction about 0.5 miles, with the
	road and crossing a part of the M F DeGraffenreid Survey, Abstract
	No. 275, to the S W corner of the John Laise Survey, Abst. #515, also
	an Ell corner of the DeGraffenreid Survey.
	Thence N 71 E with the South line of the Laise Survey and the
	line of the DeGraffenreid Survey, to the point where another County
	road intersects said lines, about the upper N W corner of the
	DeGraffenreid Survey.
	Thence in an E SE direction with the County road, along or
	near the North line of this DeGraffenreid Survey and the North line
	of another M F DeGraffenreid Survey, Abstract No. 274, to a bend in
	the road.
	Thence S 20 W with the road, about 0.4 miles to a fork in the
	road.
	Thence S 70 E with the road, about 0.6 miles to another bend
	in the road, on or near the East line of the DeGraffenreid Survey,
	in the West line of the Joseph Branham Survey, Abstract No. 123.
	Thence N 20 E with the road and survey lines, about 0.1 miles
	to another bend in the road.
	Thence S 70 E about 0.6 miles and with the road to a bend.
	Thence N 20 E about 0.1 miles with the road, to another bend.
	Thence S 70 E about 1.0 miles to a crossroad.
	Thence S 20 W about 0.1 miles to a crossroad.
	Thence S 70 E at about 0.6 miles cross the East line of the J.
	Branham Survey and the West line of the William Newland Survey, in
	all about 0.9 miles to a bend.
	Thence N 20 E with the road about 0.6 miles to a bend.
	Thence S 70 E with the road about 0.1 miles to the East ROW
	line of the M K & T Railroad running between Bartlett and Holland,
	Texas.
	Thence Northerly with the ROW line cross the Newland Survey,
	and across the Lucian Barney Survey, to the point where said ROW
	line crosses the North line of the Barney Survey and the South line
	of the James B. Wills Survey.
	Thence S 70 E with the South line of the J. B. Wills and the
	George Allen Surveys, to the S E corner of the George Allen Survey.
	Thence N 20 E with the East lines of the George Allen and the
	J D Sholl Surveys, to the point where the center of F-M Road running
	from just South of Holland through Vilas, crosses the East line of
	the Sholl Survey.
	Thence with the center of said road, in an easterly
	direction, passing through Vilas, to the East line of Bell County,
	the West line of Milam County, Texas.
	Thence N 20 E with the County lines, to the point where said
	line is crossed by Little River.
	Thence in an Easterly and Southeasterly direction with the
	River after about 6 miles a fork in the River bed, follow the new
	channel, after about 6 miles more the new channel rejoins the old
	channel, continue with old channel about 1 mile more to the POINT OF
	BEGINNING.
	SECTION 2.07. Section 1, Chapter 398, Acts of the 51st
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The Duval County Conservation and Reclamation
	District consists [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Article~~
	~~16, Section 59, of the Constitution of Texas, there is hereby~~
	~~created within the State of Texas, in addition to the districts into~~
	~~which the state has heretofore been divided, a conservation and~~
	~~reclamation district to be known as the Duval County Conservation~~
	~~and Reclamation District, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the~~
	~~"District," and consisting~~] of that part of the State of Texas which
	is included within the boundaries of Duval County, exclusive of
	that part of Duval County comprising the Freer Water Control and
	Improvement District, of Duval County, and including that part of
	Jim Wells County within the corporate limits of the City of San
	Diego, Texas.
	SECTION 2.08. Section 1, Chapter 613, Acts of the 59th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Section~~
	~~59 of Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, a conservation and~~
	~~reclamation district is hereby created and incorporated in~~
	~~Galveston County, Texas, to be known as "Flamingo Isles Municipal~~
	~~Utility District of Galveston County, Texas," hereinafter referred~~
	~~to as the "District," and the~~] boundaries of the Flamingo Isles
	Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas, [~~said~~
	~~District~~] shall be as follows:
	All that certain tract of land situated wholly within
	Galveston County, Texas, and being a part of the James Spillman
	League, Abstract #175, part of the Arthur Burke Survey, Abstract
	#25, part of the J. Butler Survey #16, Abstract #194, part of the J.
	Butler Survey #18, Abstract #196, all of the J. Butler Survey #17,
	Abstract #195 and all of the R. M. Brackenridge Survey, Abstract No.
	38, the boundaries of the herein described tract being more fully
	described as follows, to wit:
	BEGINNING at a point where the Westerly line of said James
	Spillman League intersects the Southerly line of that certain tract
	of land conveyed to the G. C. & S. F. Railroad by deed of record in
	Vol. 387, Page 117, in said County Clerk's office;
	THENCE, in an Easterly direction along the Southerly line of
	said G. C. & S. F. property to its most Southerly corner;
	THENCE, in a Northerly direction along its most Easterly line
	to the Southerly line of the G. C. & S. F. Railroad right of way;
	THENCE, in an Easterly direction along the Southerly line of
	said right of way to the most Northerly corner of a subdivision
	known as West Galveston, out of said James Spillman League, map of
	said Subdivision being of record in Vol. 92, Page 470, in said
	County Clerk's office;
	THENCE, in a general Southerly direction along the Westerly
	line of said Subdivision to its West corner;
	THENCE, in a Southeasterly direction along the Southerly line
	of said Subdivision passing the shore line of Galveston Bay and
	continuing on same course to the intersection with the
	Southeasterly line of said James Spillman League;
	THENCE, in a general Southwesterly direction along the
	Southeast line of said League to the most Easterly corner of said R.
	M. Brackenridge Survey;
	THENCE, in a general Southwesterly direction along the
	Southeasterly line of said Brackenridge Survey to its most
	Southerly corner;
	THENCE, in a Westerly direction along the most Southerly line
	of said Brackenridge Survey to its most Westerly corner;
	THENCE, in a general Northerly direction along the Westerly
	line of said Brackenridge Survey, same being the Easterly line of
	the L. T. Yowell Survey, Abstract 216, to the most Northerly corner
	of said Brackenridge Survey, same being the most Easterly corner of
	said Yowell Survey and on the Southerly line of said Spillman
	League;
	THENCE, in a general Westerly direction along the Southerly
	line of said Spillman League, same being the Northerly line of said
	Yowell Survey to the Southwesterly corner of said Spillman League,
	same being the Northwest corner of said Yowell Survey and on the
	Easterly line of the J. Butler Survey #17, same being on the
	Easterly line of a tract of land conveyed to John W. Mecom by deed of
	record in Vol. 1537, Page 521, in said County Clerk's office;
	THENCE, in a general Southerly direction along the Easterly
	line of said J. Butler Survey #17 to its Southeast corner, same
	being the Northeast corner of the Maco Stewart Survey Abstract
	#666;
	THENCE, in a general Westerly direction along the Southerly
	line of the J. Butler Survey #17 and the J. Butler Survey #18 and
	along the Northerly line of said Maco Stewart Survey to the
	Southwesterly corner of the J. Butler Survey #18 same being the
	Southeasterly corner of the Wm. Rhodes Survey, Abstract 171, same
	being the Southwesterly corner of the aforesaid John W. Mecom
	Tract;
	THENCE, in a general Northerly direction along the West line
	of said J. Butler Survey #18 same being the Easterly line of said
	Wm. Rhodes Survey to a re-entrant corner of said John W. Mecom
	Tract;
	THENCE, in an Easterly direction along said Mecom Tract to
	another re-entrant corner in the J. Butler Survey #18;
	THENCE, in a general Northerly direction along the Westerly
	line of said Mecom Tract passing the Northerly line of the J. Butler
	Survey #18 same being the Southerly line of the J. Butler Survey #16
	and continuing along the Westerly line of said Mecom Tract to the
	Southerly line of the Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract #193 same being
	another re-entrant corner in said John W. Mecom Tract;
	THENCE, in a general Easterly direction along the Southerly
	line of said Toby Survey to its Southeast corner same being another
	re-entrant corner of said Mecom Tract;
	THENCE, in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of
	said Thomas Toby Survey and along a Westerly line of the J. Butler
	Survey #16 to the Southwesterly corner of the Arthur Burke Survey,
	Abstract #26 same being the most Northerly corner of said Mecom
	Tract;
	THENCE, in a general Easterly direction along the Southerly
	line of said Arthur Burke Survey, Abstract #26 and along the
	Northerly line of said Butler Survey #16 same being a Northerly line
	of said Mecom Tract to the Southeast corner of said Arthur Burke
	Survey, Abstract #25 being another re-entrant corner of said Mecom
	Tract and a re-entrant of said J. Butler Survey #16;
	THENCE, in a Southerly direction along the Westerly line of
	said Arthur Burke Survey, Abstract #25 and along a line in the J.
	Butler Survey #16 to the Southwest corner of said Arthur Burke
	Survey, Abstract #25 same being a re-entrant corner in said Mecom
	Tract and also a reentrant corner of the J. Butler Survey #16;
	THENCE, in a general Easterly direction along the Southerly
	line of said Arthur Burke Survey, Abstract #25 and along the
	Northerly line of said J. Butler Survey #16 same being along the
	most Southerly Northerly line of said Mecom Tract to the Northeast
	corner of said J. Butler Survey #16 same being the Southeasterly
	corner of said Arthur Burke Survey, Abstract #25, and being the
	Northeast corner of aforementioned Mecom Tract and on the Westerly
	line of the James Spillman League;
	THENCE, in a general Northerly direction along the West line
	of said James Spillman League and the Easterly line of the Arthur
	Burke Survey, Abstract #25 to the place of beginning.
	SECTION 2.09. Section 2, Chapter 268, Acts of the 53rd
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1953, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 2. The [~~District shall be situated in Wise County,~~
	~~Texas, and the~~] boundaries of the Wise County Water Supply District
	[~~thereof~~] shall be as follows:
	BEGINNING At a point in the original South Boundary Line of
	said City of Decatur, Texas, which point is 1 mile South of the
	center of the Public Square in Decatur, Texas, an iron pipe about 2
	feet long, about 6 inches above the ground, a mesquite tree bears
	North 50 1/2° West 82';
	THENCE East with the original South line of the City Limits of
	Decatur, Texas to the East Boundary Line of the Samuel Perrin
	Survey, Abstract No. 684, and the West Boundary Line of the A. J.
	Walker Survey, Abst. No. 860;
	THENCE South 1° 31' West of the West Boundary Line of said
	Walker Survey and East Boundary Line of said Perrin Survey to the
	Northeast Right of Way Line of U.S. Highway 81-287 as now located;
	THENCE Southeasterly with said Right of Way to the South
	Boundary Line of said A. J. Walker Survey;
	THENCE West with the South Boundary Line of said A. J. Walker
	Survey to its intersection with the East Right of Way Line of State
	Highway F.M. 730 as now located;
	THENCE Southerly with the East Right of Way Line of said
	Highway F.M. 730 to its intersection with the East Boundary Line of
	the A. G. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 375;
	THENCE South with the East Boundary Line of said A. G. Harris
	Survey to the South Boundary Line of same, being the South Boundary
	Line of the Valley View Acres Subdivision according to the recorded
	plat thereof;
	THENCE West with the South Boundary Line of said Valley View
	Acres Subdivision and said A. G. Harris Survey, to the Southwest
	corner of said Subdivision, in the center of a creek;
	THENCE with the meanderings of said creek as follows:
	North 6° 7' West 87.3 feet;
	North 46° 55' East 189 feet;
	North 53° 55' East 230.4 feet;
	South 88° 44' East 176.3 feet;
	North 63° 42' East 187.1 feet;
	North 62° East 182 feet;
	THENCE South 38° 58' East 69.5 feet to a corner;
	THENCE South 81° 04' East 30' to a 2" iron stake in old fence
	line;
	THENCE North 34° 04' West 151.2 feet to a stake on the bank of
	a creek;
	THENCE North 13° 19' East 53 feet to a stake on the bank of a
	creek;
	THENCE North 50° 55' East 275 feet to the North corner of a
	1.88 acre tract in said Harris Survey in the West Right of Way Line
	of State Highway F M 730;
	THENCE North with said Right of Way Line 64' to the Southeast
	corner of a 1 acre tract conveyed to E. H. McDaniel by deed recorded
	in Volume 208, Page 256, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE West with the South Line of said 1 acre tract 100' to
	its Southwest corner, a stake in the East Bank of a creek;
	THENCE Northeasterly with the meanderings of said creek to
	the North Boundary Line of said 1 acre tract;
	THENCE East 49' to the Northeast corner of said 1 acre tract,
	in the West Right of Way Line of State Highway F M 730;
	THENCE Northerly with the West Right of Way Line of said State
	Highway F M 730 to its intersection with the South Boundary Line of
	the A. J. Walker Survey, Abstract No. 860;
	THENCE West with the South Boundary Line of said Walker
	Survey to its Southwest corner, being the Southeast corner of the
	Samuel Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 684;
	THENCE North 1° 31' East with the East Boundary Line of said
	Perrin Survey and West Boundary Line of said Walker Survey to the
	Southwest Right of Way Line of said U. S. Highway 81-287;
	THENCE Northwesterly with said Right of Way to its
	intersection with the original South City Limits Line of said City
	of Decatur;
	THENCE West with the original South City Limits Line of said
	City of Decatur to the East Right of Way Line of State Highway FM 51,
	as now located;
	THENCE Southwesterly with said Right of Way Line to its
	intersection with the North Boundary Line of a 310 acre tract out of
	the Samuel Isaacs Survey Abst. No. 454, conveyed to Wise County,
	Texas by deed of record in Volume 6, Page 4, of the Deed Records of
	Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE East with the North Boundary Line of said 310 acre
	tract to its Northeast corner, being the Northeast corner of said
	Isaacs Survey;
	THENCE South 1645 varas with the East Line of said 310 acre
	tract to its Southeast corner;
	THENCE West with the South Line of said 310 acre tract 1066
	varas to its Southwest corner, a stake from which a B. J. bears
	North 10° West 7 1/2 varas;
	THENCE North with the East Boundary Line of said 310 acre
	tract to the Southwest corner of a 76 acre tract in said Isaacs
	Survey conveyed to G. R. Lipsey, Sr., by deed of record in Volume
	214, Page 566, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE North 85° East, 42 varas to a corner in the West Right
	of Way Line of said State Highway FM 51;
	THENCE Northeasterly with the West Right of Way Line of said
	State Highway F M 51 to its intersection with the original South
	City Limits Line of said City of Decatur;
	THENCE West with said original South City Limits Line to the
	original Southwest corner of said City of Decatur;
	THENCE North with the original West City Limits Line of the
	City of Decatur to its intersection with the South Line of a 100
	acre tract in the D. Moses Survey, Abstract No. 537 described in
	deed to Coke L. Gage recorded in Volume 204, Page 244, of the Deed
	Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE West with the South Line of said Coke L. Gage 100 acre
	tract 747 varas to its Southwest corner;
	THENCE North 950 varas to the Northwest corner of said 100
	acre tract in the South Right of Way Line of said State Highway No.
	24;
	THENCE West with the South Right of Way Line of said State
	Highway No. 24 to a point due South of the most Easterly Southwest
	corner of an 84 acre tract in the J. H. Moore Survey, Abstract No.
	538, described as FIRST TRACT in deed to C. L. Gage recorded in
	Volume 208, Page 354, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE North crossing said State Highway No. 24, continuing
	with the most Easterly West Line of said 84 acre tract to an inward
	corner of same, said point being 225 varas North of the North Right
	of Way Line of said Highway;
	THENCE West 150 varas to the most Westerly Southwest corner
	of said 84 acre tract;
	THENCE North 682 varas to the Northwest corner of the said 84
	acre tract;
	THENCE East with the North Line of said 84 acre tract and
	continuing East along the North Line of a 72 acre tract described as
	SECOND TRACT in Deed to C. L. Gage recorded in Volume 208, Page 354,
	Deed Records of Wise County, Texas, to the Northeast corner of said
	72 acre tract on the West boundary line of the G. M. Vigil Survey,
	Abst. No. 857;
	THENCE South with the West Boundary Line of said G. M. Vigil
	Survey to the Northwest corner of a 29.5 acre tract in said survey,
	described as THIRD TRACT in deed to C. L. Gage recorded in Volume
	208, Page 354, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas, a corner in
	center of a branch;
	THENCE Easterly with the meanderings of said branch to the
	Northeast corner of said 29.5 acre tract, in the West Boundary Line
	of the J. B. Williams Survey, Abst. No. 880;
	THENCE Easterly continuing with the meanderings of said
	branch to the Northeast corner of a 15.5 acre tract described as the
	FOURTH TRACT in deed to C. L. Gage, recorded in Volume 208, Page
	354, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas, being a point in the West
	Boundary Line of a 40 acre tract in said J. B. Williams Survey
	conveyed to J. H. Valcik by deed of record in Volume 170, Page 142,
	Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE North 40.0 varas to the Northwest corner of said J. H.
	Valcik 40 acre tract;
	THENCE East 171.47 varas to the Most Westerly Northeast
	corner of said 40 acre tract;
	THENCE South at 100 varas a branch at 133.2 varas an inward
	corner in said 40 acre tract;
	THENCE South 76° 39' East 254.52 varas to the Most Easterly
	Northeast corner of said 40 acre tract;
	THENCE South 217.6 varas to the Northwest corner of a 7 acre
	tract in said J. B. Williams Survey conveyed to T. F. Cook by deed of
	record in Volume 224, Page 419, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE East with the North Line of said 7 acre tract and the
	North Line of a 2.5 acre tract in said Williams Survey conveyed to
	J. Sherman by deed of record in Vo. 242, Page 431, Deed Records of
	Wise County, Texas, a total distance of 239 varas to the Northeast
	corner of said 2.5 acre;
	THENCE North to the Northwest corner of a 9 acre tract in said
	J. B. Williams Survey conveyed to L. P. Cole by deed of record in
	Volume 208, Page 596, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE East with the North Line of said 9 acre tract a
	distance of about 3 feet to the Original West City Limits Line of
	the City of Decatur;
	THENCE North with said Original West City Limits Line to the
	original Northwest corner of said City of Decatur, an iron pipe for
	corner, an elm tree bears South 75° West 30 1/2 feet;
	THENCE East with the original North City Limits Line of said
	City of Decatur, to its intersection with the center of the
	Decatur-Forestburg road, being now designated as State Highway FM
	730;
	THENCE Northerly with the center of said Highway to the
	Southwest corner of a 19.6 acre tract conveyed to J. N. Hinkle by
	deed of record in Volume 158, Page 317, Deed Records of Wise County,
	Texas;
	THENCE North 76° 39' East with South Line of said 19.6 acre
	tract 613.2 feet to a fence corner;
	THENCE North 2° 2' West 329.3 feet to a fence corner;
	THENCE South 79° 53' East 654.4 feet to a fence corner;
	THENCE North 12° 28' West 543.7 feet to the North line of a
	121.16 acre tract conveyed to the City of Decatur by deed of record
	in Volume 156, Page 24, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE North 300' to a fence corner;
	THENCE East 280' to a fence corner;
	THENCE North 14° 20' East 751.3 feet to a corner in the South
	Boundary Line of the J. M. Birdwell Survey, Abst. No. 68, being in
	the South Boundary Line of the 80 acre Decatur Golf Club tract;
	THENCE West with the South Boundary Line of said J. M.
	Birdwell Survey to its Southwest corner;
	THENCE North 475 varas to the Northwest corner of said
	Decatur Golf Club 80 acre tract;
	THENCE East 950 varas to the Northeast corner of said Decatur
	Golf Club tract, in the East Boundary Line of said J. M. Birdwell
	Survey;
	THENCE South with the East Boundary Line of said J. M.
	Birdwell Survey 475 varas to its Southeast corner;
	THENCE West with the South Boundary Line of said J. M.
	Birdwell Survey, to the most Northerly Northeast corner of the
	Decatur Municipal Airport;
	THENCE South 1028' with the East Boundary Line of said
	Decatur Airport tract to an inward corner of same;
	THENCE East 364.2 feet to the Northeast corner of a 121.16
	acre tract conveyed to the City of Decatur by deed of record in
	Volume 156, Page 24, Deed Records of Wise County, Texas;
	THENCE South 1597.2 feet to the North Boundary Line of the R.
	J. Lindley Survey, Abst. No. 1201, and the South Boundary Line of
	the J. M. Birdwell Survey, Abst. No. 67;
	THENCE East 18' to the center of the Decatur Cemetery Road;
	THENCE With the center of said road South 33° West 450' to a
	corner;
	THENCE West 333.3 feet to a fence corner;
	THENCE South 133.3 feet with fence line to the Northeast
	corner of the N. H. Munger Survey, Abst. No. 581;
	THENCE West with the North Boundary Line of said N. H. Munger
	Survey to its intersection of the East Right of Way Line of State
	Highway FM 730;
	THENCE South with said Right of Way Line to the original North
	City Limits Line of said City of Decatur;
	THENCE East with said original North City Limits Line to the
	original Northeast corner of said City of Decatur;
	THENCE South with the original East City Limits Line of said
	City of Decatur 10560 feet to an iron pipe for the original
	Southeast corner of said City of Decatur, a railroad crossing sign
	bears South 7° West 247 feet;
	THENCE West with the original South City Limits Line of the
	City of Decatur to the place of beginning.
	[~~It is hereby found that all land thus included in said~~
	~~District will be benefited by the improvements to be acquired and~~
	~~constructed by said District.~~]
	SECTION 2.10. Section 1, Chapter 198, Acts of the 53rd
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1953, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Article 16,~~
	~~Section 59 of the Constitution, a conservation and reclamation~~
	~~district is hereby created and incorporated in Medina County,~~
	~~Texas, to be known as Medina County Water Control and Improvement~~
	~~District No. 2, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the~~
	~~"District."~~] The boundaries of the Medina County Water Control and
	Improvement District No. 2 [~~thereof~~] shall be as follows:
	BEGINNING at a point in the east line of Survey No. 438,
	Joseph McGinnis, which point is south 6276 feet from the northeast
	corner of said Survey No. 438;
	THENCE, West 1559 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, North 2670 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, West 1735 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, South 1476 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, West 1386 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, South 1122 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, West 812 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, South 45° west 1016 feet to a point in the south
	right-of-way line of the old Eagle Pass Road;
	THENCE, South 300 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, North 80° 30' east 770 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, South 2320.6 feet to a corner, the southwest corner
	of the District;
	THENCE, East 5620 feet to a corner, the extreme southeast
	corner of the District;
	THENCE, North 1690 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, East 370 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, North 450 feet to a reentrant corner;
	THENCE, East 1914 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, North 610 feet to a point in the north line of Survey
	No. 441, D. C. Burnett;
	THENCE, West 1120 feet with the north line of said Survey No.
	441, D. C. Burnett;
	THENCE, North 390 feet to a corner;
	THENCE, West 1333 feet to the point of beginning; containing
	approximately 608 acres.
	SECTION 2.11. Section 1, Chapter 324, Acts of the 57th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1961, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The Rio Grande Palms Water District [~~Under and~~
	~~pursuant to the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, of the~~
	~~Constitution, a conservation and reclamation district within~~
	~~Cameron County, Texas, is hereby created and incorporated, to be~~
	~~known as "Rio Grande Palms Water District," hereinafter sometimes~~
	~~referred to as the "District." Said District~~] is situated within
	the Espiritu Santo and San Pedro de Carricitos Grants of land in
	Cameron [~~said~~] County. The boundaries thereof are as follows:
	BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of what is commonly known
	as Noriega Tract out of Share No. One, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron
	County, Texas, said corner being the intersection of the East line
	of the said Share No. One with the centerline of 80.0 feet Iowa
	Gardens County Road, for the Northeast corner of the tract herein
	described;
	THENCE, with the North line of said Noriega Tract and the said
	centerline of Iowa Gardens Road, N 80 deg 41 min 30 sec W 4037.9 feet
	to the Northwest corner of said Noriega Tract and the Northeast
	corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Barreda Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the centerline of said Iowa Gardens Road, along
	the North line of said Block 1, N 80 deg 44 min W 2811.1 feet to the
	Northwest corner of said Block 1 and the Northeast corner of Block
	2, Barreda Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the centerline of said Iowa Gardens Road, along
	the North line of said Block 2, N 80 deg 44 min W 3731.3 feet
	(recorded map shows 3735.3 feet) to the Northwest corner of said
	Block 2 and the Northeast corner of Block 3, Barreda Gardens
	Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the centerline of said Iowa Gardens Road, along
	the North line of said Block 3, N 80 deg 33 min W 5110.1 feet
	(recorded map call for 5113.2 feet) to the Northwest corner of Block
	3 and the Northeast corner of a 196.8 acre tract out of the Northern
	part of what is commonly called the Sams-Porter Tract in San Pedro
	de Carricitos Grant, Cameron County, Texas;
	THENCE, along the centerline of said Iowa Gardens Road, along
	the North line of the Sams-Porter Tract, N 80 deg 52 min W 2343.8
	feet to the Northwest corner of the said 196.8 acre tract, for the
	Northwest corner of this tract;
	THENCE, along the West line of said Sams-Porter Tract, along
	the West line of said 196.8 acre Tract, S 9 deg 41 min W 2711.5 feet
	to an intersection with the centerline of 100 ft. State Highway No.
	4 for a corner;
	THENCE, running 100 feet perpendicularly distance from and
	parallel to the centerline of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico
	railroad with the centerline of 100 ft State Highway No. 4, S 45 deg
	30 min E 2045.8 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right having
	a radius of 5830.0 feet and a central angle of 10°-03 1/2' and whose
	chord is S 40° 28' 15" East 1022.1 ft.;
	THENCE, with said curve 1023.5 feet to the intersection with
	west line of Barreda Gardens Subdivision, same being the division
	line between the San Pedro de Carricitos and the Espiritu Santos
	Grants;
	THENCE, along the west line of the Barreda Gardens
	Subdivision, N 8 deg 10 min 30 sec E 73.3 feet to a point on the
	Northeast right of way of the 100 ft State Highway No. 4 for a
	corner;
	THENCE, along the Northeast right of way line of 100 ft. State
	Highway No. 4, S 35 deg 00 min E 3692.2 feet to the northwest corner
	of the Barreda Townsite;
	THENCE, along the northeast right of way line of 100 ft. State
	Highway No. 4, S 35 deg 00 min E 3833.2 feet to the beginning of a
	curve to the right with a central angle of 3 deg 05 min and a radius
	of 5879.5 feet and whose chord is S 33° 27' 30" East 316.3 feet;
	THENCE, with said curve a distance of 316.4 feet to end of
	said curve;
	THENCE, along the northeast right of way line of 100 ft State
	Highway No. 4, S 31 deg 55 min E 2123.8 feet to the Westernmost
	corner of Lot 35, Block 9, Barreda Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the Northeast right of way line of 100 ft State
	Highway No. 4, along the Southwest line of Lots 35, 37, 38, 39, 40,
	and 41, Block 9, Barreda Gardens Subdivision, S 31 deg 55 min E
	669.0 feet to a point for a corner, said point being N 31 deg 55 min
	W 45.0 feet from the Southernmost corner of Lot 41;
	THENCE, crossing State Highway No. 4 and said railroad, S 58
	deg 05 min W 200.0 ft. to a point on the southwest right of way line
	of said railroad, 50.0 feet perpendicularly from its centerline,
	said point being N 31 deg 55 min W 45.0 feet from the easternmost
	corner of Lot 52, Block 10, Barreda Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the northeast line of Lots 52 and 51, Block 10,
	N 31 deg 55 min W 155.0 feet to the northernmost corner of Lot 51;
	THENCE, along the line between Lots 51 and 50, S 58 deg 05 min
	W 217.8 feet;
	THENCE, S 31 deg 55 min E 800.0 feet to a point on the line
	between Lots 58 and 59, Block 10;
	THENCE, along the line between Lots 58 and 59, S 58 deg 05 min
	W 217.8 feet to the southernmost corner of Lot 58 and the
	westernmost corner of Lot 59;
	THENCE, along the northeast line of Lot 1, Block 10, N 31 deg
	55 min W 66.3 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 150 feet perpendicularly from the southeast and south
	lines of Lot 1, Block 10, S 58 deg 05 min W 673.2 feet and N 82 deg 30
	min W 342.7 feet to a point on the line between Lot 1 and Lot 38,
	Block 10;
	THENCE, along the line between Lot 1 and Lot 38, S 31 deg 55
	min E 135.9 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly north of and parallel to
	the south line of Lot 38, N 82 deg 30 min W 965.0 feet to a point for
	a corner;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly east of and parallel to the
	west line of Lot 38, N 7 deg 30 min E 45.0 feet to a point for a
	corner;
	THENCE, 90.0 feet perpendicularly north of and parallel to
	the south line of Lot 38, Block 10, Lots 16 and 15, Block 11, N 82
	deg 30 min W, at 45.0 feet the east line of Lot 16, a total distance
	of 1980.0 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly east of and parallel to the
	west line of Lot 15, N 7 deg 30 min E 615.0 feet to a point for a
	corner;
	THENCE, N 82 deg 30 min W 9.9 feet to a point on the line
	between Lots 15 and 7 to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, along the line between Lots 15 and 7, N 45 deg 27 min E
	101.4 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 125.0 feet perpendicularly north of and parallel to
	the south line of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 11, Barreda Gardens
	Subdivision, N 82 deg 30 min W, at 757.5 feet the west line of Lot 7,
	a total distance of 2077.5 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 9
	and the east line of Lot 10;
	THENCE, along the line between Lots 9 and 10, S 7 deg 30 min W
	80.0 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly north of and parallel to
	the south line of Lots 10 and 71, N 82 deg 30 min W 1066.5 feet to a
	point on the west line of Lot 71, Block 11, for a corner;
	THENCE, along the west line of Lot 71, S 24 deg 13 min W 47.0
	feet to the southwest corner of Lot 71 and the northwest corner of
	Lot 70;
	THENCE, along the west lines of Lot 70, S 37 deg 16 min W 460.8
	feet and S 8 deg 10 min 30 sec W 260.0 feet to the southwest corner
	of Lot 70 and the northwest corner of Lot 69;
	THENCE, along the West line of Barreda Gardens Subdivision, S
	8 deg 10 min 30 sec W, at 6600.4 the southwest corner of Block 11 and
	the northwest corner of Block 12 of said subdivision, at 14,520.8
	the southwest corner of Lot 42, Block 12 and the northwest corner of
	Lot 66, Block 12, a total distance of 16,368.5 feet to the southwest
	corner of Lot 66, Block 12;
	THENCE, along the south lines of Lot 66, and Lot 65C Block 12,
	S 21 deg 02 min E 196.7 feet, S 51 deg 00 min 30 sec E 152.0 feet and
	S 63 deg 25 min 30 sec E 349.0 feet to a point that is 100.0 feet from
	the centerline of the Main Canal on the north bank of the Resaca del
	Rancho Viejo;
	THENCE, crossing said resaca, 100.0 feet perpendicularly
	west of the centerline of the Main Canal flume, S 8 deg 03 min W
	132.9 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 8, Block 15, Barreda
	Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, along the west line of Lot 8, Block 15, 100.0 feet
	perpendicularly west of the centerline of the Main Canal, S 7 deg 57
	min 30 sec W 1496.4 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 8 and the
	northwest corner of Lot 9, Block 15;
	THENCE, along the west line of Lots 9, 10, 23 and 24, Block
	15, S 8 deg 10 min 06 sec W, 2435.2 feet to the westernmost corner of
	said Lot 24;
	THENCE, along the northeast right of way line of an abandoned
	railroad, along the southwest lines of Lot 24, Block 15, Lots 25, 3,
	4, 9, 8, 19, 20, 29, 28, and 35, Block 16 S 10 deg 44 min 31 sec E a
	distance of 6670.2 to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, S 79 deg 15 min 29 sec W, at 100.0 feet the east line
	of Lot 36, Block 16, and continuing 200.0 feet perpendicularly
	south of and parallel to the north line of Lot 36, a total distance
	of 866.0 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 36;
	THENCE, along the west line of Lot 36, S 10 deg 31 min 07 sec E
	209.2 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 36;
	THENCE, along the south line of Lot 36, and the south line of
	Lot 35, S 82 deg 30 min E at 814.0 feet the southeast corner of Lot
	36, at 920.5 feet the southwest corner of Lot 35, a total distance
	of 1154.7 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, in Santander Townsite, 100.0 ft. perpendicularly
	West of the centerline of Main Canal S 15 deg 27 min E 71.2 feet to
	the beginning of a curve to the left with a central angle of 15 deg
	12 min and a radius of 1532.5 feet and whose chord is S 23° 03' East
	405.4 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve, a distance of 406.5 feet
	to the end of said curve;
	THENCE, S 30 deg 39 min E, 100.0 feet perpendicularly from the
	centerline of Main Canal, a distance of 1216.8 feet to a point for a
	corner;
	THENCE, 100.0 feet perpendicularly west of the Main Canal
	siphon, S 9 deg 01 min E, at 17.8 feet the south line of Santander
	Townsite and the North line of the Cameron County Floodway, a total
	distance of 622.4 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, S 30 deg 10 min E, at 17.6 feet the Northwest corner
	of Lot 5, Block 18, Barreda Gardens Subdivision, along the east line
	of Lots 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 18, a total
	distance of 5784.0 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right
	with a central angle of 90 deg and a radius of 711.3 feet and whose
	chord is S 14° 50' west 1005.9 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve, along the east line of
	Lot 17 and the south line of Lot 18, a distance of 1117.3 feet to the
	end of said curve;
	THENCE, along the south line of Lot 18, S 59 deg 50 min W at
	996.6 feet the southwest corner of Lot 18, and the east line of the
	Military Highway, a total distance of 1079.1 feet to the west line
	of the Military Highway;
	THENCE, along the West line of the Military Highway, in a
	northerly direction along the arc of a curve to the right with a
	radius of 995.4 feet and whose chord is North 15° 18' 05" West 47.6
	feet, a distance of 47.6 feet to the northernmost corner of the
	Settling Basin tract as shown on the Barreda Gardens Subdivision;
	THENCE, S 52 deg 37 min W 816.6 feet, S 54 deg 17 min W 1046.8
	feet, S 31 deg 09 min E 1513.6 feet, S 39 deg 20 min 30 sec E 727.5
	feet and S 7 deg 36 min W 1228.5 feet to a point on the bank of the
	Rio Grande River;
	THENCE, along the bank of the Rio Grande, N 70 deg 43 min E, at
	224.2 feet the southwest corner of a 1.36 acre tract, at 504.5 feet
	the south corner of Lot 28, Block 18, a total distance of 692.6 feet
	and N 65 deg 23 min E 605.4 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, N 7 deg 28 min E 741.5 feet, N 87 deg 54 min E 548.0
	feet and N 8 deg 10 min E 124.8 feet to a point in the south line of
	Lot 23, Block 18, for a corner;
	THENCE, along the south line of Lots 23 and 24, Block 18, S 86
	deg 50 min 30 sec W 1495.8 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 24;
	THENCE, along the southwest lines of Lots 25, 26, and 27, N 39
	deg 20 min 30 sec W 800.0 feet, N 31 deg 09 min W 760.9 feet to the
	beginning of a curve to the right with a central angle of 87 deg 09
	min and a radius of 600.1 feet and whose chord is North 12 deg 25 min
	30 sec East 827.2 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve, along the west line of
	Lot 27, a distance of 912.8 feet to the end of said curve;
	THENCE, along the north line of Lot 27, N 56 deg 00 min E
	1042.0 feet to the northernmost corner of Lot 27 on the west line of
	the Military Highway;
	THENCE, along the west line of the Military Highway, in a
	northerly direction along an arc of a curve to the right with a
	radius of 995.4 feet and whose chord is north 28 deg 42 min 56 sec
	west 13.4 feet, a distance of 13.4 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, crossing the Military Highway, N 59 deg 50 min E, at
	80.1 feet the east line of the Military Highway and the westernmost
	corner of Lot 19, Block 18, a total distance of 1106.3 feet to the
	northernmost corner of Lot 19;
	THENCE, S 30 deg 10 min E 200.0 feet to a point that is the
	beginning of a curve to the left with a central angle of 90 deg and a
	radius of 1111.3 feet, and whose tangents are North 59 deg, 50 min
	East 1111.3 feet and North 30 deg 10 min W 1111.3 ft.;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve in a northeasterly and
	northerly direction, a distance of 1745.6 feet to the end of said
	curve;
	THENCE, 400.0 feet perpendicularly east of the east lines of
	Lots 17 and 16, N 30 deg 10 min W 514.5 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, N 82 deg 25 min 30 sec W 126.5 feet to a point for a
	corner;
	THENCE, 300.0 feet perpendicularly east of the east line of
	Lots 16, 15, 14, 13, 10, 9, 6 and 5, N 30 deg 10 min W, at approx 1200
	ft the south line of Lot 12, and then 100.0 feet perpendicularly
	east of the west line of Lots 12, 11, 8, 7, 4, Block 18, a total
	distance of 5171.0 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 4 and the
	south line of the Cameron County Floodway;
	THENCE, along the north line of Lot 4 and the south line of
	the floodway, S 60 deg 29 min W 93.2 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, crossing said floodway, 100 feet perpendicularly
	east of the siphon on the Main Canal, N 9 deg 01 min W, at 544.7 feet
	the south line of the Santander Townsite and the north line of said
	floodway, a total distance of 604.5 feet;
	THENCE, 100.0 feet perpendicularly east of the centerline of
	the Main Canal, in Santander, N 30 deg 39 min W a distance of 1255.0
	feet to the beginning of a curve to the right with a radius of 1332.5
	feet and a central angle of 14 deg 37 min and whose chord is North 23
	deg 20 min 30 sec west 339.0 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve, a distance of 339.9 feet
	to a point on the south line of Lot 35, Block 16, for a corner;
	THENCE along the south line of Lot 35, S 82 deg 30 min E 108.6
	feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 200.0 feet perpendicularly from the centerline of the
	main canal, N 15 deg 27 min W 403.3 feet to the beginning of a curve
	to the left with a central angle of 20 deg 03 min and a radius of
	518.4 feet and whose chord is north 25 deg 28 min 30 sec west 180.4
	feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve 200 feet from the
	centerline of the canal, a distance of 181.2 feet to the end of said
	curve;
	THENCE, N 35 deg 30 min W 219.4 feet to the beginning of a
	curve to the right with a central angle of 24 deg 45 min and a radius
	of 755.4 feet and whose chord is North 23 deg 07 min 30 sec west
	323.8 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve 200 feet from the
	centerline of the main canal, a distance of 326.4 feet to the end of
	said curve;
	THENCE, 300.0 feet perpendicularly east of the west line of
	Lots 28, 29, 20, 19, 8, 9, 4, 3, and 25, Block 16 and Lot 24, Block
	15, N 10 deg 44 min 31 sec W, at 2462.6 feet the north line of Lot 19
	and the south line of Lot 8, at 5937.2 feet the north line of Lot 25,
	Block 16 and the south line of Lot 24, Block 15, a total distance of
	6044.7 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right with a central
	angle of 18 deg 54 min 37 sec and a radius of 946 feet and whose
	chord is north 01 deg 17 min 13 sec west 310.8 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve a distance of 312.2 feet
	to the end of said curve;
	THENCE, 300.0 feet perpendicularly east of the west line of
	Lots 24, 23, 10 and 9, Block 15, N 08 deg 10 min 06 sec E a distance
	of 2231.0 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 9 and the south
	line of Lot 8;
	THENCE, 300.0 feet perpendicularly east of the west line of
	Lot 8, Block 15, N 7 deg 57 min 30 sec E 1394.6 feet to a point on the
	north line of Lot 8;
	THENCE, along the north line of Lot 8, N 79 deg 39 min W 89.7
	feet, and N 57 deg 02 min W 11.4 feet to a point that is 100.0 feet
	perpendicularly east of the centerline of the canal siphon;
	THENCE, 100.0 feet perpendicularly east of the centerline of
	the canal siphon, crossing the Resaca del Rancho Viejo, N 8 deg 03
	min E 170.8 feet to a point in the south line of Lot 65, Block 12, on
	the north bank of said resaca;
	THENCE, S 69 deg 11 min E 43.0 feet and S 77 deg 54 min 30 sec E
	8.0 feet to a point that is 150 feet from the centerline of the Main
	Canal;
	THENCE, N 8 deg 03 min E 85.0 feet to the beginning of a curve
	to the left with a central angle of 69 deg 24 min and a radius of
	250.0 feet and whose chord is north 26 deg 39 min west 284.6 feet;
	THENCE, with the arc of said curve, a distance of 302.8 feet
	to the end of said curve;
	THENCE, continuing 150 feet from the centerline of the canal,
	N 61 deg 21 min W 365.5 feet to an angle point;
	THENCE, continuing 150 feet from the centerline of the canal,
	N 8 deg 09 min E, at 1818.5 feet the North line of Lot 66 and the
	south line of Lot 42, Block 12, a total distance of 11,592.2 feet to
	an angle point in Lot 63, Block 11;
	THENCE, continuing 150 feet from the centerline of said
	canal, N 7 deg 24 min 30 sec E 2108.9 feet to the north line of Lot 64
	and the south line of Lot 66, Block 11;
	THENCE, along the north line of Lot 64 and the south line of
	Lot 66, N 82 deg 30 min W 50.0 feet to a point that is 100 feet from
	the centerline of said canal;
	THENCE, 100 feet from the centerline of said canal, N 7 deg 24
	min 30 sec E 2640.0 feet to a point in the north line of Lot 69 and
	the south line of Lot 70, Block 11, said point being S 82 deg 30 min
	E 184.3 feet from the northwest corner of Lot 69 and the southwest
	corner of Lot 70;
	THENCE, along the north line of Lot 69 and the south line of
	Lot 70, S 82 deg 30 min E 115.7 feet, said point being 300.0 feet
	from the northwest corner of Lot 69 and the southwest corner of Lot
	70;
	THENCE, 300.0 feet perpendicularly east of the west line of
	Lot 70, N 8 deg 10 min 30 sec E 178.6 feet and N 37 deg 16 min E 399.1
	feet to a point that is 135.0 feet perpendicularly south of the
	north line of Lot 70;
	THENCE, 135.0 feet perpendicularly south of and parallel to
	the north line of Lots 70 and 11, S 82 deg 30 min E 811.7 feet to a
	point on the east line of Lot 11 and the west line of Lot 12;
	THENCE, on the line between Lot 11 and Lot 12, N 7 deg 30 min E
	90.0 feet to a point for a corner;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly south of and parallel to
	the north line of Lots 12, 13 and 14, S 82 deg 30 min E 1935.0 feet to
	a point;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly west of the east line of
	Lot 14, S 7 deg 30 min W 615.0 feet to a point on the south line of
	Lot 14 and the north line of Lot 19;
	THENCE, along the south line of Lots 14, 15, and 16, S 82 deg
	30 min E 1980.0 feet to a point;
	THENCE, 45.0 feet perpendicularly west of the east line of
	Lot 17, S 7 deg 30 min W 45.0 feet;
	THENCE, S 82 deg 30 min E 45.0 feet to a point on the east line
	of Lot 17, Block 11 and the west line of Lot 2, Block 10;
	THENCE, along the line between said Lot 17 and Lot 2, S 7 deg
	30 min W 105.0 feet;
	THENCE, 150.0 feet perpendicularly south of and parallel to
	the north line of Lot 2 and the northwest line of Lot 3, S 82 deg 30
	min E 1373.7 feet and N 58 deg 05 min E 780.6 feet to a point in the
	northeast line of Lot 3;
	THENCE, along the northeast line of Lot 3, S 31 deg 55 min E
	16.3 feet to a point;
	THENCE, 50.0 feet perpendicularly southeast of and parallel
	to the northwest line of Lot 61, Block 10, N 58 deg 05 min E 435.6
	feet to a point on the northeast line of Lot 61, said point being on
	the southwest right of way line of the St. Louis, Brownsville and
	Mexico Railroad (50.0 feet from its centerline);
	THENCE, along the said southwest right of way line, along the
	northeast line of Lots 61 to 53, incl. N 31 deg 55 min W 805.0 feet
	to a point, said point being S 31 deg 55 min E 45.0 feet from the
	northernmost corner of Lot 53, Block 10;
	THENCE, crossing the railroad right of way and State Highway
	No. 4 right of way, N 58 deg 05 min E 200.0 feet to a point on the
	southwest line of Lot 42, Block 9, said point being S 31 deg 55 min E
	45.0 feet from the westernmost corner of Lot 42;
	THENCE, along the southwest line of Lots 42 to 80, incl. Block
	9 along the northeast right of way line of 100 ft State Highway No.
	4, S 31 deg 55 min E 4268.5 feet to the east line of the Barreda
	Gardens Subdivision, said point being on the west line of the Brooks
	Tract;
	THENCE, along the northeast right of way line of 100 ft State
	Highway No. 4, S 31 deg 54 min E 1805.6 feet to the beginning of a
	curve to the left with a central angle of 10 deg 57 min and a radius
	of 5544.8 feet and whose tangents are S 31 deg 54 min east 531.5
	feet, and south 42 deg 51 min east 531.5 feet;
	THENCE, along the arc of said curve a distance of 1059.5 feet;
	THENCE, N 47 deg 57 min E 6170.4 feet to a point on the east
	line of Share one, Espiritu Santo Grant, and the east line of the
	previously mentioned Noriega Tract;
	THENCE, along the East line of Share No. One and the east line
	of the Noriega Tract, N 7 deg 32 min E 12,739.8 feet to the place of
	beginning, containing 4880 acres, more or less.
	[~~If there is any error or omission in the description of the~~
	~~boundaries of said District, as set forth in Section 1 of this Act,~~
	~~the Commissioners Court of Cameron County, Texas, is hereby~~
	~~authorized and directed to redefine said boundaries and correct the~~
	~~error or supply the omission.~~]
	SECTION 2.12. Section 1, Chapter 520, Acts of the 59th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Section~~
	~~59, Article XVI, Constitution of the State of Texas, a conservation~~
	~~and reclamation district is hereby created and incorporated in~~
	~~Galveston County, Texas, to be known as "San Leon Municipal Utility~~
	~~District of Galveston County, Texas," hereinafter referred to as~~
	~~the "District," and the~~] boundaries of the San Leon Municipal
	Utility District of Galveston County, Texas, [~~said District~~] shall
	be as follows:
	Said District shall be composed of two separate tracts of
	land situated entirely within Galveston County, Texas, and
	described by metes and bounds as follows:
	Tract No. 1
	BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the southerly shore
	line of Galveston Bay with the northeasterly projection of the
	southeasterly line of the J. Rogers Survey, Abstract No. 168,
	Galveston County, Texas;
	THENCE in a southwesterly direction following said
	southeasterly line of said Rogers Survey, being also the
	northwestern line of the Amos Edwards League, Abstract No. 10, and
	being also the northwestern line of San Leon Farm Home Tracts as
	shown by the map thereof recorded in Volume 238, page 25, Deed
	Records of Galveston County, to a point for corner, being the
	intersection of said survey line with the easterly line of Lot 2,
	Block No. 25-A of San Leon Farm Home Tracts;
	THENCE in a southerly direction following the easterly line
	of Lot No. 2 and Lot No. 7 in said Block No. 25-A, and continuing in
	the same direction across Ave. H and along the easterly line of Lot
	No. 2 and Lot No. 7 in Block No. 26 and continuing in the same
	direction across San Leon Road and along the easterly line of Lot
	No. 2 in Block No. 41 to a point for corner, said point being the
	northwesterly corner of Lot No. 4 in said Block No. 41;
	THENCE in an easterly direction with the northerly line of
	said Lot. No. 4 to a point for corner, being the northeasterly
	corner of said Lot No. 4;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	Block No. 41 and continuing in the same direction across Ave. L and
	along the easterly line of Block No. 44 to a point for corner, being
	the southeasterly corner of Lot No. 3 in said Block No. 44;
	THENCE in an easterly direction across 29th St. (F. M. No.
	517) and continuing in the same direction along the northerly line
	of Lot No. 1 in Block No. 45 to a point for corner, being the
	northeasterly corner of said Lot No. 1;
	THENCE in a northerly direction with the westerly line of Lot
	No. 3 in Block No. 45 to a point for corner, being the northwesterly
	corner of said Lot No. 3;
	THENCE in an easterly direction with the northerly line of
	said Lot. No. 3 to the northeasterly corner of said Lot No. 3;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	said Lot No. 3 to a point for corner, being the southeasterly corner
	of said Lot No. 3;
	THENCE in an easterly direction with the northerly line of
	Lot No. 5 in said Block No. 45 and continuing in the same direction
	across 28th St. and along the northerly line of Lots Nos. 8, 7, 6 and
	5 in Block No. 46 to a point for corner on the easterly line of said
	Block No. 46;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	said Block No. 46 and continuing in the same direction across Ave. N
	to a point for corner, being the northeasterly corner of Block No.
	56;
	THENCE in an easterly direction across 27th St. and along the
	northerly line of Block No. 55 and continuing in the same direction
	across 26th St. along the northerly line of Block No. 54 to a point
	for corner, being the northeasterly corner of Lot No. 1 in said
	Block No. 54;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of Lot
	No. 1 in Block No. 54 to a point for corner, being the southeasterly
	corner of said Lot No. 1;
	THENCE in an easterly direction with the northerly line of
	Lot No. 7 and Lot No. 6 in said Block No. 54 to a point for corner,
	being the southwesterly corner of Lot No. 4 in said Block No. 54;
	THENCE in a northerly direction with the westerly line of
	said Lot No. 4, in Block No. 54 to a point for corner in the
	northerly line of said Block No. 54;
	THENCE in an easterly direction with the northerly line of
	said Block No. 54 to a point for corner, being the northeasterly
	corner of said Block No. 54;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	Block No. 54 and continuing in the same direction across Ave. P and
	along the easterly line of Block No. 68 and continuing in the same
	direction across Ave. Q to a point for corner, being the
	northeasterly corner of Block No. 71;
	THENCE in an easterly direction across 25th St. and following
	the northerly line of Block No. 70 and the easterly projection
	thereof to a point on the shore line of Dickinson Bay;
	THENCE in a generally easterly direction along the shore line
	of Dickinson Bay to its intersection with the western shore line of
	Galveston Bay at April Fool Point;
	THENCE in a generally northerly direction along the western
	shore line of Galveston Bay to Eagle Point;
	THENCE in a generally westerly direction along the southern
	shore line of Galveston Bay to its intersection with the
	northeasterly projection of the southeasterly line of the J. Rogers
	Survey, Abstract No. 168, the place of beginning, and containing
	3,200 acres of land, more or less.
	BEGINNING at a point on the westerly shore line of Dickinson
	Bay in Galveston County, Texas, said point being designated as
	Point "A" in the description of the present boundary line of the
	City of Texas City, Texas, said point also being in the easterly
	line of a parkway opposite Block No. 70 of San Leon Farm Home Tracts
	as shown by the map thereof recorded in Volume 238, page 25, Deed
	Records of Galveston County, and being also the most southerly
	corner of a 1.054 acre tract of land described in deed dated October
	10, 1960, from E. W. Barnett, Trustee, to Houston Lighting & Power
	Company;
	THENCE from said Point "A" in a northwesterly direction to a
	point located in Lot No. 3 in Block No. 67 of said San Leon Farm Home
	Tracts, said point being located 75 feet east and 65.5 feet south
	from the northwesterly corner of said Lot No. 3;
	THENCE in a northerly direction parallel with the westerly
	line of said Lot No. 3 and across Ave. P to a point in the southerly
	line of Lot No. 6 in Block No. 55 of said San Leon Farm Home Tracts;
	THENCE westerly with the southerly line of said Block No. 55
	and continuing in the same direction across 27th St. and along the
	southerly line of Block No. 56 to a point for corner, said point
	being the southwesterly corner of Lot No. 5 in said Block No. 56;
	THENCE in a northerly direction with the westerly line of
	said Lot No. 5 in Block No. 56 to the northwesterly corner of said
	Lot No. 5;
	THENCE in a westerly direction with the southerly line of
	Lots Nos. 3, 2 and 1 in said Block No. 56 and continuing in the same
	direction across 28th St. and along the southerly line of Lots Nos.
	4 and 3 of Block No. 57 to a point for corner, being the
	southwesterly corner of said Lot No. 3 in Block No. 57;
	THENCE in a northerly direction with the westerly line of
	said Lot No. 3 in Block No. 57 and a northerly projection thereof to
	a point for corner, being the southwesterly corner of Lot No. 6 in
	Block No. 45;
	THENCE in a westerly direction with the southerly line of
	Block No. 45 and continuing in the same direction across 29th St.
	(F.M. 517) and along the southerly line of Block No. 44 and the
	westerly projection thereof to a point for corner, being the
	southeasterly corner of Block No. 43;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	Block No. 59 to a point for corner, being the southeasterly corner
	of said Block No. 59;
	THENCE in a westerly direction with the south line of said
	Block No. 59 and the westerly projection thereof to a point for
	corner, being the southeasterly corner of Block No. 60;
	THENCE in a southerly direction with the easterly line of
	Block No. 62 and its southerly projection, and continuing in the
	same direction along the easterly line of Block No. 77 and its
	southerly projection, and continuing in the same direction along
	the easterly line of Block No. 79 to a point for corner, said point
	being at the intersection of the easterly line of said Block No. 79
	and the northeasterly line of State Highway No. 146;
	THENCE in a northwesterly direction with the northeasterly
	line of said State Highway No. 146 to its intersection with the
	western line of Block No. 60A on the western line of said San Leon
	Farm Home Tracts, being also the western line of the Amos Edwards
	League, Abstract No. 10, Galveston County, Texas;
	THENCE in a southerly direction along said western line of
	said Amos Edwards League, being also the western line of said San
	Leon Farm Home Tracts, to the southwest corner of said Amos Edwards
	League on the northerly water's edge of Dickinson Bayou;
	THENCE downstream following along said northerly water's
	edge of Dickinson Bayou in a generally southerly, northeasterly and
	easterly direction to the western shore line of Dickinson Bay;
	THENCE in a generally northerly direction along said western
	shore line of Dickinson Bay to Point "A" in the description of the
	present boundary line of the City of Texas City, Texas, said point
	also being in the easterly line of a parkway opposite Block No. 70
	of San Leon Farm Home Tracts as shown by the map thereof recorded in
	Volume 238, page 25, Deed Records of Galveston County, Texas, and
	being also the most southerly corner of a 1.054 acre tract of land
	described in deed dated October 10, 1960, from E. W. Barnett,
	Trustee, to Houston Lighting and Power Company, the place of
	beginning, and containing 1,850 acres of land, more or less, the
	total area of said District being 5,050 acres, more or less.
	SECTION 2.13. Section 1, Chapter 532, Acts of the 59th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The Treasure Island Municipal Utility District of
	Brazoria County, Texas, [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of~~
	~~Section 59 of Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, a conservation~~
	~~and reclamation district is hereby created and incorporated in~~
	~~Brazoria County, Texas, to be known as "Treasure Island Municipal~~
	~~Utility District of Brazoria County, Texas," hereinafter referred~~
	~~to as the "District," and said District~~] shall consist of:
	A tract containing 294.18 acres of land, more or less, being
	that tract of land commonly known as San Luis Island out of the S. F.
	Austin Peninsular League, Abstract 29, Brazoria County, Texas,
	being all of the land in such league lying north of the following
	described line:
	BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the waters edge of what
	was formerly called "Little Pass" when it separated the island from
	the mainland, but whose easterly end is now filled by sand. Said
	beginning point occupies a position of X = 3,235,945.21 feet and Y =
	470,168.66 feet, Texas Plane Coordinate System, South Central Zone;
	THENCE, S. 88° 36' 07" E. (grid bearing), at 353.71 feet pass
	an iron rod in the northwest right of way line of a 120 foot road, at
	482.25 feet pass an iron rod in the southeast right of way line of
	said 120 foot road, at 2112.25 feet pass a concrete monument a total
	distance of 2381.91 feet in all to the waters edge of the Gulf of
	Mexico at mean high tide.
	SECTION 2.14. Section 2, Chapter 436, Acts of the 66th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1979, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 2. BOUNDARIES. The [~~authority's~~] boundaries of the
	South Texas Water Authority will encompass all of that portion of
	Kleberg County that is located within Kingsville Independent School
	District, as of January 1, 1979, and all of that portion of Nueces
	County that is located south and west of a line that is described as
	beginning at a point on the Kleberg-Nueces County line that is
	located approximately one mile south of the intersection of FM Road
	70 and FM Road 892; thence northward to the said intersection;
	thence northward along FM Road 892 to its intersection with FM Road
	2826; thence westward along FM Road 2826 to its intersection with
	County Road 77; thence northward along County Road 77 to its
	intersection with County Road 44; thence westward along County Road
	44 to its intersection with the line; which as of January 1, 1979,
	formed the division between Commissioners Precincts Nos. 1 and 2;
	thence along the meanderings of the said line to its intersection
	with the Nueces-Jim Wells County line excepting therefrom all land
	comprising the area as of January 1, 1979, of Nueces County Water
	Control and Improvement District No. 5 and of that portion of Lower
	Nueces River Water Supply District which is located within the
	boundaries described above[~~, and these boundaries form a closure,~~
	~~and no mistake shall affect the organization, existence, and~~
	~~validity of the authority, or the right to issue any type of bonds~~
	~~or refunding bonds, for the purposes for which the authority is~~
	~~created, or to pay principal of and interest on the bonds, or the~~
	~~right to assess, levy, and collect taxes, or in any other manner~~
	~~affect the legality or operation of the authority, its bonds, or its~~
	~~governing body~~].
	SECTION 2.15. Section 1, Chapter 337, Acts of the 65th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, is amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 1. The [~~Under and pursuant to the provisions of Article~~
	~~XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, a conservation and~~
	~~reclamation district may be created and established in Jefferson~~
	~~County, Texas, in the manner provided in Section 1A of this Act, to~~
	~~be known as "West Jefferson County Municipal Water District" (the~~
	~~"district"), and the~~] boundaries of the West Jefferson County
	Municipal Water District [~~said district~~] shall be as follows:
	Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Shelby Corzine
	Survey, Abstract 14, the same being the southeast corner of the
	Samuel Stivers League;
	Thence West along the south line of the Samuel Stivers League
	to the southwest corner of said Samuel Stivers League;
	Thence North along the west line of the Samuel Stivers League
	to its intersection with the centerline, or the projection thereof
	of Brooks Road;
	Thence West along the centerline of Brooks Road and the
	projection thereof to its intersection with the east bank of Green
	Pond Gully;
	Thence in a southerly direction following the meanders of the
	east bank of Green Pond Gully to its intersection with the north
	bank of the North Fork of Taylor's Bayou;
	Thence easterly following the meanders of the north bank of
	the North Fork of Taylor's Bayou to its intersection with the North
	or West right of way of Interstate Highway 10;
	Thence in a southwesterly direction along the North or West
	right of way of Interstate Highway 10 to its intersection with the
	north bank of the South Fork of Taylor's Bayou;
	Thence southeasterly along the meanders of the north bank of
	the South Fork of Taylor's Bayou to its intersection with the
	southeast bank of May Haw Bayou;
	Thence southwesterly along the meanders of the southeast bank
	of May Haw Bayou to its intersection with the North right of way of
	State Highway 73;
	Thence easterly along the North right of way of State Highway
	73 to the intersection of a line 300 feet east of, and measured at
	right angles to, the west line of the A. D. Knowlton Survey,
	Abstract 668, and the J. W. Denny Survey, Abstract 747;
	Thence northerly on a line 300 feet east of and parallel to
	the west line of the A. D. Knowlton Survey, Abstract 668, and the J.
	W. Denny Survey, Abstract 747, to the north bank of Taylor's Bayou;
	Thence easterly following the meanders of the north bank of
	Taylor's Bayou to its intersection with the east bank of
	Hillebrandt Bayou;
	Thence northwesterly following the meanders of the east bank
	of Hillebrandt Bayou to its intersection with the west bank of
	John's Gully;
	Thence northerly following the meanders of the west bank of
	John's Gully to its intersection with the west line of the Wm. N.
	Sigler Survey, Abstract 48;
	Thence northerly along the west line of the Wm. N. Sigler
	Survey, Abstract 48, and the projection thereof past the northwest
	corner of the said Wm. N. Sigler Survey, Abstract 48, to the
	interior southwest corner of the David Cunningham Survey, Abstract
	15;
	Thence westerly along the south line of the west part of the
	David Cunningham Survey, Abstract 15, to its northernmost southwest
	corner;
	Thence northerly along the west line of the David Cunningham
	Survey, Abstract 15, to its northwest corner;
	Thence westerly along the projection to the west of the north
	line of the David Cunningham Survey, Abstract 15, to the west line
	of the Marcelo Grange Survey, Abstract 26, said line also being the
	east line of the C. Hillebrandt Survey, Abstract 28;
	Thence northerly along the west line of the Marcelo Grange
	Survey, Abstract 26, and the east line of the C. Hillebrandt Survey,
	Abstract 28, to the projection east of the north line of the Shelby
	Corzine Survey, Abstract 14, which is the same line as the south
	line of the Samuel Stivers League;
	Thence westerly along the projection east of the north line
	of the Shelby Corzine Survey, Abstract 14, and the south line of the
	Samuel Stivers League, to the point of beginning.
	LESS AND EXCEPT all land lying within the boundaries of
	Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14,
	which is more fully described as follows:
	Lying in Jefferson County, Texas, and containing 160 acres,
	more or less, out of the H. T. & B. R. R. Survey, No. 19, A-259 and H.
	T. & B. R. R. Survey No. 18, A-570 and beginning for reference at the
	Southeast corner of the H. T. & B. R. R. Survey, No. 19, A-259;
	THENCE, due North 80.00 feet to a point lying on the North
	right-of-way line of Lawhon Road to an iron pin as a Point of
	Beginning;
	THENCE, N 89° 50' W 2,560.00 feet, more or less, along the
	North right-of-way line of said Lawhon Road to an iron pin being the
	most Southwesterly corner of Martel Heights Subdivision, Section 1
	as recorded in the Map Records of Jefferson County, Texas;
	THENCE, N 26° 45' 30" W 785.40 feet to an iron pin;
	THENCE, N 66° 07' E 278.10 feet to an iron pin;
	THENCE, N 61° 57' 18" E 4,358.00 feet to an iron pin;
	THENCE, S 03° 02' W 2,016.45 feet to an iron pin;
	THENCE, S 01° 24' E 855.8 feet to an iron pin;
	THENCE, N 89° 50' W 1,101.40 feet along the north right of way
	line of Lawhon Road to an iron pin being the point of Beginning and
	containing 160 acres of land, more or less.
	ARTICLE 3. REPEALER
	SECTION 3.01. The following statutes are repealed:
	(1) Chapter 187, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1969;
	(2) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
	and 15, Chapter 11, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session,
	1969;
	(3) Section 3, Chapter 280, Acts of the 62nd
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(4) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 145, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929;
	(5) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Chapter
	45, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929;
	(6) Chapter 4, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Special
	Laws, 4th Called Session, 1930;
	(7) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Chapter 533, Acts of
	the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961;
	(8) Sections 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 20, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962;
	(9) Section 2, Chapter 520, Acts of the 71st
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1989;
	(10) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 38, Acts
	of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962;
	(11) Sections 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Chapter 4,
	Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963;
	(12) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 780, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003;
	(13) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11,
	Chapter 218, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991;
	(14) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 679,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(15) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 412,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(16) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 409,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(17) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 699,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(18) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 456,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(19) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Chapter 693,
	Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977;
	(20) Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5, Chapter 492, Acts of the
	83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013;
	(21) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11,
	Chapter 35, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999;
	(22) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 352,
	Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971;
	(23) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Chapter 742,
	Acts of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975;
	(24) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 1212, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989;
	(25) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 1214, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989;
	(26) Sections 2 and 3, Chapter 1188, Acts of the 82nd
	Legislature, Regular Session, 2011;
	(27) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, and 15, Chapter 761, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular
	Session, 2003;
	(28) Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, and 15, Chapter 760, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular
	Session, 2003;
	(29) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Chapter
	650, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987;
	(30) Chapter 126, General Laws, Acts of the 44th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1935;
	(31) Section 5, Chapter 119, Acts of the 50th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1947;
	(32) Section 8, Article IV, Chapter 484, Acts of the
	68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983;
	(33) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11a, 12,
	13, 14, and 15, Chapter 29, Acts of the 55th Legislature, 1st Called
	Session, 1957;
	(34) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, and 15, Chapter 398, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1949;
	(35) Section 5, Chapter 452, Acts of the 58th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1963;
	(36) Sections 3 and 4, Chapter 908, Acts of the 75th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1997;
	(37) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11,
	Chapter 33, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959;
	(38) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, Chapter 633, Acts of the
	61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969;
	(39) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Chapter
	246, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963;
	(40) Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
	Chapter 611, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967;
	(41) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Chapter 605, Acts of
	the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(42) Sections 2 and 3, Chapter 101, Acts of the 60th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1967;
	(43) Sections 2 and 3, Chapter 579, Acts of the 61st
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1969;
	(44) Chapter 317, Acts of the 72nd Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1991;
	(45) Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 11, and
	12, Chapter 245, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session,
	1955;
	(46) Chapter 371, Acts of the 74th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1995;
	(47) Section 2, Chapter 1449, Acts of the 75th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1997;
	(48) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11,
	Chapter 613, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(49) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Chapter 584, Acts of
	the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(50) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, Chapter 268, Acts of the
	53rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1953;
	(51) Sections 4 and 8, Chapter 76, Acts of the 59th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(52) Sections 1, 2(a), 2(c), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
	11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, Chapter 638, Acts of the 60th
	Legislature, Regular Session, 1967;
	(53) Chapter 475, Acts of the 67th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1981;
	(54) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Chapter 198, Acts
	of the 53rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1953;
	(55) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Chapter
	324, Acts of the 57th Legislature, Regular Session, 1961;
	(56) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Chapter 520,
	Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(57) Chapter 77, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular
	Session, 1999;
	(58) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, Chapter 846, Acts of the
	61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969;
	(59) Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Chapter
	532, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965;
	(60) Chapter 508, Acts of the 54th Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1955;
	(61) Chapter 619, Acts of the 63rd Legislature,
	Regular Session, 1973;
	(62) Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, Chapter 436,
	Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979; and
	(63) Sections 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
	13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Chapter 337, Acts
	of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977.
	ARTICLE 4. GENERAL MATTERS
	SECTION 4.01. LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF NO SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE.
	This Act is enacted under Section 43, Article III, Texas
	Constitution. This Act is intended as a codification only, and no
	substantive change in the law is intended by this Act. This Act
	does not increase or decrease the territory of any special district
	of the state as those boundaries exist on the effective date of this
	Act.
	SECTION 4.02. PRESERVATION OF VALIDATION MADE BY PREVIOUS
	LAW. (a) The repeal of a law, including a validating law, by this
	Act does not remove, void, or otherwise affect in any manner a
	validation under the repealed law. The validation is preserved and
	continues to have the same effect that it would have if the law were
	not repealed.
	(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not diminish the
	saving provisions prescribed by Section 311.031, Government Code.
	SECTION 4.03. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect April
	1, 2017.





	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House

	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1162 passed the Senate on
	April 30, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.


	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate

	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1162 passed the House on
	May 27, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 144, Nays 0, two
	present not voting.


	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House



	Approved:

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	Date


	______________________________
	Governor