Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8106 - Bammel Utility District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8106.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Bammel Utility District. Added by Acts 2005, 79th...
• Texas Section 8106.002 - Nature Of District
  The district is a municipal utility district and a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County, created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added...
• Texas Section 8106.003 - Finding Of Benefit And Public Purpose
  (a) The legislature finds that: (1) the district is created to serve a public use and benefit; and (2) all land and other property included...
• Texas Section 8106.004 - District Territory
  (a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2, Chapter 357, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 8280-438, Vernon's...

SUBCHAPTER B DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

• Texas Section 8106.005 - Confirmation Election Not Required
  It is not necessary for the board to call or hold a confirmation election to confirm the district's creation. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 8106.051 - Composition Of Board
  The board consists of five directors. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2007.
• Texas Section 8106.052 - Director's Bond
  (a) Each director shall execute a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties. (b) The bond must be...
• Texas Section 8106.053 - 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...
• Texas Section 8106.054 - District Office
  (a) Except as provided by this section, the board shall designate, establish, and maintain a district office as provided by Section 49.062, Water Code. (b)...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 8106.055 - Absence Of President From Board Meeting
  If the board president is absent from a board meeting: (1) the board vice president may: (A) sign an order adopted at the meeting; or...
• Texas Section 8106.101 - General Powers And Duties
  The district has all of the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions conferred by the general laws of the state relating to municipal utility districts...
• Texas Section 8106.102 - Additional Powers And Duties
  (a) The district may: (1) make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, existing improvements, or improvements to be made, constructed, or acquired...
• Texas Section 8106.103 - Eminent Domain
  The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only: (1) in a county in which the district is located; and (2) when necessary to...
• Texas Section 8106.104 - Cost Of Relocating Or Altering Property
  (a) In this section, the term "sole expense" means the actual cost of the action required under Subsection (b) to provide a comparable replacement without...
• Texas Section 8106.105 - Contract For Purchase Of Water, Sewer, Or Drainage Services; Election Not Required
  (a) The district may enter into a contract with a political subdivision for water, sewer, or drainage services or any combination of those services without...
• Texas Section 8106.106 - Notice Of Election
  The board president or secretary may give notice of an election. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.06, eff. April...

SUBCHAPTER D GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8106.107 - District Rules
  The district shall adopt and enforce reasonable and effective rules to secure and maintain safe, sanitary, and adequate plumbing installations, connections, and appurtenances as subsidiary...
• Texas Section 8106.151 - Tax Method
  (a) The board shall use the ad valorem plan of taxation. (b) The board is not required to hold a hearing on the adoption of...
• Texas Section 8106.152 - District Accounts
  The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.06, eff. April...
• Texas Section 8106.153 - Copy Of Audit Report
  A copy of the audit report prepared under Subchapter G, Chapter 49, Water Code, shall be delivered upon request to a holder of at least...
• Texas Section 8106.154 - 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. Added by...
• Texas Section 8106.155 - Director As Shareholder In Depository
  A director may be a shareholder in a depository of district funds. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.06, eff....

Last modified: September 28, 2016