Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8805 - Lipan-kickapoo Water Conservation District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8805.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District....
• Texas Section 8805.002 - Nature Of District
  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, to provide for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution...
• Texas Section 8805.003 - Legislative Findings
  The legislature finds that: (1) the creation of the district is feasible and practicable; (2) the district will benefit the land in the district; (3)...
• Texas Section 8805.004 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 439, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory may...

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas Section 8805.005 - Ownership Of Groundwater And Surface Water Rights Not Affected By Chapter
  The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized and this...
• Texas Section 8805.051 - Composition Of Board; Terms
  (a) The board consists of: (1) an equal number of directors from each county in the district, elected by a majority vote of the voters...
• Texas Section 8805.052 - Election Of Directors
  (a) Every second year, the board shall hold an election on the uniform election date in May provided by Section 41.001, Election Code, to elect...
• Texas Section 8805.053 - Qualifications For Election
  (a) To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district or proposed district; and (2) at...
• Texas Section 8805.054 - Board Vacancy
  (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of Section 8805.053. (b)...
• Texas Section 8805.055 - Composition Of Board And Election Of Directors Following Annexation
  (a) When the district annexes territory, the board shall change the number of directors, if necessary, so that: (1) an equal number of directors is...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 8805.056 - Vote Required For Official Board Action
  An official action of the board is not valid without the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg.,...
• Texas Section 8805.101 - General Powers And Duties
  (a) Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district: (1) is governed by and...
• Texas Section 8805.102 - Seal
  The board may adopt a seal for the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1,
• Texas Section 8805.103 - Control, Storage, And Preservation Of Storm And Flood Water
  The district may control, store, and preserve storm water and floodwater in the district and water of rivers and streams in the district for: (1)...
• Texas Section 8805.104 - Reclamation
  The district may: (1) reclaim land in the district; and (2) construct works, facilities, and improvements necessary to accomplish that purpose. Added by Acts 2009,...
• Texas Section 8805.105 - Soil Conservation And Improvement
  The district may construct and maintain terraces or other structures on land in the district and may engage in or promote land treatment measures for...
• Texas Section 8805.106 - Acquisition Of Property
  The district may acquire land or other property necessary to carry out this chapter by: (1) gift; (2) grant; (3) devise; (4) lease; (5) purchase;...
• Texas Section 8805.107 - Sale And Disposal Of Property
  Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land and other property of the district that...
• Texas Section 8805.108 - Borrowing Money
  The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized by this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05,...
• Texas Section 8805.109 - Appearance Before Railroad Commission
  The district, through the directors or the district's general manager, may appear before the Railroad Commission of Texas and present evidence and information relating to...

Last modified: September 28, 2016