Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8148 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 52

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8148.001 - 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...

SUBCHAPTER B POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 8148.002 - Findings Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (a) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects to be provided by the district under powers...
• Texas Section 8148.051 - 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...
• Texas Section 8148.052 - Navigation Powers
  The district may purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, improve, or extend, inside and outside the district, canals, waterways, bulkheads, docks, and any other improvements...
• Texas Section 8148.053 - Road Projects
  (a) The district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads or...
• Texas Section 8148.054 - 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...

SUBCHAPTER C BONDS

• Texas Section 8148.055 - Limitation On Use Of Eminent Domain
  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for underground water, sewage, or drainage facilities...
• Texas Section 8148.101 - Authority To Issue Bonds And Other Obligations
  (a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation...

Last modified: September 28, 2016