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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER
SUBTITLE F. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 8300. FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 189
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.001. 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District
No. 189.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.001 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is created as a
municipal utility district created under and essential to
accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.002 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. The board shall
hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as
provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.003 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. (a) All
land and other property included in the district will benefit
from the improvements and services to be provided by the
district.
(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a
municipal utility district as provided by general law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.004 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
initially composed of territory described by Section 2 of the Act
creating this chapter.
(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the
Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field
notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process
does not in any way affect the district's:
(1) organization, existence, or validity;
(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which
the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest
on a bond;
(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4) legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.005 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 8300.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is
governed by a board of five directors.
(b) Except as provided by Section 8300.053, directors serve
staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.051 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(21), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. On the uniform election
date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of
directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.052 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.053. INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board
consists of:
(1) Dan LeNeveu;
(2) Nikki Ball;
(3) Glenn Hansen;
(4) Joseph Charles Tusa; and
(5) Howard Moon.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed, the directors shall decide the
initial terms of office by lot, with a simple majority of
directors serving until the second succeeding directors election
and the remaining directors serving until the next directors
election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.053 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 8300.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the
powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which
the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.101 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
The district has the powers and duties provided by the general
law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code,
applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section
59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.102 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.103. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR
RESOLUTIONS. Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water
Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements
of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of
the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or
to the inclusion of land within the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.103 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS. (a) The
district may issue, without an election, bonds and other
obligations secured by revenues or contract payments from any
lawful sources other than ad valorem taxation.
(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by
Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before
the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue
bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.151 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If
authorized at an election held in accordance with Section
8300.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance
tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with the
provisions of Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not
exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.152 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(22), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 8300.201. OBLIGATIONS. The district may issue bonds,
notes, or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad
valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district
money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any
authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.201 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.202. TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time bonds payable in
whole or in part from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem
tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all
or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all
taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A) pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of
the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier
required redemption date; and
(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.202 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
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Statutes > Texas > Special-district-local-laws-code > Title-6-water-and-wastewater > Chapter-8300-fort-bend-county-municipal-utility-district-no-189
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER
SUBTITLE F. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 8300. FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 189
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.001. 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District
No. 189.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.001 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is created as a
municipal utility district created under and essential to
accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.002 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. The board shall
hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as
provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.003 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. (a) All
land and other property included in the district will benefit
from the improvements and services to be provided by the
district.
(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a
municipal utility district as provided by general law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.004 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
initially composed of territory described by Section 2 of the Act
creating this chapter.
(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the
Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field
notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process
does not in any way affect the district's:
(1) organization, existence, or validity;
(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which
the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest
on a bond;
(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4) legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.005 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 8300.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is
governed by a board of five directors.
(b) Except as provided by Section 8300.053, directors serve
staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.051 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(21), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. On the uniform election
date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of
directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.052 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.053. INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board
consists of:
(1) Dan LeNeveu;
(2) Nikki Ball;
(3) Glenn Hansen;
(4) Joseph Charles Tusa; and
(5) Howard Moon.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed, the directors shall decide the
initial terms of office by lot, with a simple majority of
directors serving until the second succeeding directors election
and the remaining directors serving until the next directors
election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.053 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 8300.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the
powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which
the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.101 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
The district has the powers and duties provided by the general
law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code,
applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section
59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.102 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.103. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR
RESOLUTIONS. Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water
Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements
of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of
the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or
to the inclusion of land within the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.103 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS. (a) The
district may issue, without an election, bonds and other
obligations secured by revenues or contract payments from any
lawful sources other than ad valorem taxation.
(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by
Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before
the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue
bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.151 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If
authorized at an election held in accordance with Section
8300.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance
tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with the
provisions of Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not
exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.152 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(22), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 8300.201. OBLIGATIONS. The district may issue bonds,
notes, or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad
valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district
money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any
authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.201 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.202. TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time bonds payable in
whole or in part from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem
tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all
or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all
taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A) pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of
the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier
required redemption date; and
(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.202 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
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Chapter-8300-fort-bend-county-municipal-utility-district-no-189 SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER
SUBTITLE F. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 8300. FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 189
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.001. 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District
No. 189.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.001 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is created as a
municipal utility district created under and essential to
accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas
Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.002 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. The board shall
hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as
provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.003 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE. (a) All
land and other property included in the district will benefit
from the improvements and services to be provided by the
district.
(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of a
municipal utility district as provided by general law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.004 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
initially composed of territory described by Section 2 of the Act
creating this chapter.
(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the
Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field
notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process
does not in any way affect the district's:
(1) organization, existence, or validity;
(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which
the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest
on a bond;
(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or
(4) legality or operation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.005 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 8300.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS. (a) The district is
governed by a board of five directors.
(b) Except as provided by Section 8300.053, directors serve
staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.051 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(21), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. On the uniform election
date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of
directors shall be elected.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.052 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.053. INITIAL DIRECTORS. (a) The initial board
consists of:
(1) Dan LeNeveu;
(2) Nikki Ball;
(3) Glenn Hansen;
(4) Joseph Charles Tusa; and
(5) Howard Moon.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed, the directors shall decide the
initial terms of office by lot, with a simple majority of
directors serving until the second succeeding directors election
and the remaining directors serving until the next directors
election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.053 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 8300.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The district has the
powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which
the district is created.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.101 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
The district has the powers and duties provided by the general
law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code,
applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section
59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.102 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.103. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCES OR
RESOLUTIONS. Subject to the limitations of Section 54.016, Water
Code, the district shall comply with all applicable requirements
of any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of
the municipality that consents to the creation of the district or
to the inclusion of land within the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.103 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8300.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS. (a) The
district may issue, without an election, bonds and other
obligations secured by revenues or contract payments from any
lawful sources other than ad valorem taxation.
(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by
Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before
the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue
bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.151 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX. (a) If
authorized at an election held in accordance with Section
8300.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance
tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with the
provisions of Section 49.107, Water Code.
(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not
exceed the rate approved at the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.152 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.002(22), eff. September 1, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 8300.201. OBLIGATIONS. The district may issue bonds,
notes, or other obligations payable in whole or in part from ad
valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, grants, or other district
money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any
authorized district purpose.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.201 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
Sec. 8300.202. TAXES FOR BONDS. At the time bonds payable in
whole or in part from ad valorem taxes are issued:
(1) the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem
tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all
or part of the bonds are outstanding; and
(2) the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all
taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:
(A) pay the interest on the bonds as the interest becomes due;
(B) create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of
the bonds when due or the redemption price at any earlier
required redemption date; and
(C) pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
170, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2007.
Renumbered from Special District Local Laws Code, Section
8210.202 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
87, Sec. 27.001(83), eff. September 1, 2009.
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