Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 7502 - Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority Of Comanche County, Texas

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 7502.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority....
• Texas Section 7502.002 - Nature Of Authority; Political Subdivision
  The Lake Proctor Irrigation Authority of Comanche County, Texas, is: (1) a conservation and reclamation district under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and (2)...
• Texas Section 7502.003 - Legislative Findings
  The legislature finds that: (1) this chapter will accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; (2) all land and other property included...

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas Section 7502.004 - Authority Boundaries
  (a) The authority is composed of the territory described by Section 4(a), Chapter 522, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989, as that territory...
• Texas Section 7502.051 - Composition
  The board consists of five directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
• Texas Section 7502.052 - Qualifications
  A director must: (1) be at least 18 years of age; and (2) own land, or an interest in land in the authority, directly or...
• Texas Section 7502.053 - Appointment Of Directors By Commission; Term
  The commission shall: (1) appoint a person recommended to the board under Section 7502.054 or 7502.055 for a four-year term; or (2) reject the person...
• Texas Section 7502.054 - Recommendation By Landowners
  (a) The board shall seek recommendations from the landowners in the authority for the appointment of directors. The board shall take a recommendation for each...
• Texas Section 7502.055 - Recommendation Of Director Following Rejection By Commission
  (a) If the commission rejects a recommendation submitted by the board, the board shall hold a special meeting of landowners not later than the 20th...
• Texas Section 7502.056 - Vacancies
  A vacancy on the board is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by: (1) the remaining directors, if three or more...
• Texas Section 7502.057 - Compensation
  Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director shall receive a fee of $50...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 7502.058 - Regular Board Meetings
  The board shall hold regular meetings at least annually. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
• Texas Section 7502.101 - General Rights, Powers, Privileges, Functions, And Duties
  The authority has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by general law, including Chapter 58, Water Code, applicable to irrigation districts. Added by...
• Texas Section 7502.102 - General Powers Of Board
  The board shall provide for: (1) the proper execution of all contracts, disbursements, and transfers; (2) the investment of money; and (3) the handling of...
• Texas Section 7502.103 - Award Of Certain Contracts
  (a) The authority may award a contract for more than $25,000 for the construction of water system improvements or the purchase of materials and machinery...
• Texas Section 7502.104 - Exclusion Of Land
  (a) If the authority has no outstanding bonds, the board may exclude land or other property from the authority under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water...

SUBCHAPTER D GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 7502.105 - Failure To Repair Or Improve
  (a) If the board finds that the failure or refusal of a landowner receiving water from the authority to make repairs or improvements to any...
• Texas Section 7502.151 - Use Of Bond Proceeds From Previous District
  The authority may use any bond or bond retirement funds not canceled under Section 3, Chapter 522, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989,...
• Texas Section 7502.152 - Ad Valorem Taxes Prohibited
  The authority may not impose an ad valorem tax. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

SUBCHAPTER E BONDS

• Texas Section 7502.153 - Assessments For Costs And Expenses
  (a) Before October 1 of each year, or as soon after that date as practicable, the board shall: (1) estimate the total costs and expenses...
• Texas Section 7502.201 - Authority To Issue Revenue Bonds
  The board may issue revenue bonds of the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.
• Texas Section 7502.202 - Purpose Of Bonds
  Bonds sold under this subchapter must be for the purpose of: (1) constructing improvements, additions, and extensions to the authority's water system and rebuilding, replacing,...
• Texas Section 7502.203 - Security For Revenue Bonds
  (a) The principal of and interest on revenue bonds issued under this subchapter and the redemption price of the bonds must be secured by and...
• Texas Section 7502.204 - Maturity Of Bonds
  Revenue bonds issued under this subchapter may be issued to mature within 30 years after the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 7502.205 - Capitalized Interest And Discount On Bonds
  (a) Capitalized interest on bonds issued under this subchapter may not exceed two years. (b) A discount on bonds issued under this subchapter may not...
• Texas Section 7502.206 - Validation Of Bonds
  The board may file suit to validate bonds in the manner provided by Section 58.453, Water Code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729...

Last modified: September 28, 2016