Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8153 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 44

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8153.001 - 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...
• Texas Section 8153.002 - Nature Of District
  The district is a municipal utility district in Brazoria County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution....
• Texas Section 8153.003 - Confirmation Election Required
  If the creation of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held under Section 8153.024 before September 1, 2007: (1) the district is...

SUBCHAPTER B BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas Section 8153.004 - Initial District Territory
  (a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter. (b) The boundaries and field notes...
• Texas Section 8153.051 - Directors; Terms
  (a) The district is governed by a board of five directors. (b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 460...

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 8153.052 - 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 2005, 79th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 8153.101 - 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 8153.102 - Road Projects
  (a) To the extent authorized under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized, graveled, or paved...
• Texas Section 8153.103 - Compliance With Municipal 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 D GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8153.104 - 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 a pipeline that serves the district....

SUBCHAPTER E BONDS

• Texas Section 8153.151 - Tax To Repay Bonds
  The district may impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds issued under Section 8153.201. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 8153.201 - 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