Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District
SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Texas Section 8814.001 - Definitions
In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Sterling County Underground Water...
- Texas Section 8814.002 - 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 8814.003 - Legislative Findings
The legislature finds that: (1) the organization of the district is feasible and practicable; (2) the land to be included in and the residents of...
- Texas Section 8814.004 - District Territory
The district is composed of the territory in Sterling County unless the district's territory has been modified under: (1) Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36,...
- Texas Section 8814.005 - District Name Change
The board may change the name of the district if additional territory is annexed to or consolidated with the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st...
- Texas Section 8814.006 - 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...
SUBCHAPTER B DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
- Texas Section 8814.007 - Payment Of Organizational Expenses
(a) The board may pay: (1) all costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the creation and organization of the district; (2) legal fees; and (3)...
- Texas Section 8814.051 - Composition Of Board; Terms
(a) The board is composed of five directors. (b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. (c) A director takes office at the first regular meeting of...
- Texas Section 8814.052 - Election Of Directors
One director is elected from the district at large. One director is elected from each county commissioners precinct. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S.,...
- Texas Section 8814.053 - Election Date
Every two years, an election shall be held on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of directors. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 8814.054 - Qualifications For Election; Eligibility To Serve
(a) To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be: (1) a resident of the district; and (2) at least 18 years...
- Texas Section 8814.055 - Board Vacancy
If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term. Added by Acts 2009, 81st...
- Texas Section 8814.056 - Composition Of Board Following Annexation Or Consolidation
If the district annexes territory or consolidates with another district, the board shall determine the composition of the board in a manner that is equitable...
- Texas Section 8814.057 - Compensation; Expenses
(a) A director or officer serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. (b) The expenses...
- Texas Section 8814.058 - 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 8814.059 - Officers
(a) After each directors' election, the board shall: (1) hold a regular meeting at the district office; and (2) organize by electing from the directors...
- Texas Section 8814.060 - General Manager; Service Of Process
(a) The general manager shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the board, payable to the district, and conditioned on the faithful performance...
- Texas Section 8814.061 - Treasurer And Attorney
(a) The board may appoint a treasurer and an attorney for the district. (b) The person appointed as treasurer shall execute a bond in the...
- Texas Section 8814.062 - Engineer
The board may: (1) appoint or contract with a competent professional engineer for the district; and (2) determine the amount of compensation to be paid...
- Texas Section 8814.063 - Personnel
(a) The general manager or the board may: (1) employ other persons necessary to properly handle the district's business and operation; and (2) employ or...
- Texas Section 8814.064 - District Office
The board shall maintain an office in the district for conducting district business. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec....
- Texas Section 8814.065 - Meetings
The board shall hold regular meetings at the district office on a date established by the board. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch....
SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES
- Texas Section 8814.066 - Records
The board shall keep a complete written account of board meetings and other proceedings and shall preserve the board's minutes, contracts, records, plans, notices, accounts,...
- Texas Section 8814.101 - Groundwater Conservation District Powers And Duties
Except to the extent of any conflict with this chapter or as specifically limited by this chapter, the district may exercise the powers granted by,...
- Texas Section 8814.102 - Rules
(a) The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose and powers under this chapter. (b) In addition to the rules adopted under...
- Texas Section 8814.103 - Eminent Domain
(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire by condemnation a fee simple or other interest in property in the district...
- Texas Section 8814.104 - Certain Permit Denials Prohibited
If the district regulates production of groundwater by permit as authorized by Chapter 36, Water Code, the board may not deny a permit to drill...
- Texas Section 8814.105 - Control, Storage, And Preservation Of Storm And Flood Water
The district may control, store, and preserve the storm and flood water in the district and the water of the rivers and streams in the...
- Texas Section 8814.106 - 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 8814.107 - 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 8814.108 - Acquisition Of Property
The district may acquire land or other property necessary to carry out this chapter by: (1) gift; (2) devise; (3) lease; (4) purchase; or (5)...
- Texas Section 8814.109 - Sale And Disposal Of Property
Subject to this chapter and Chapter 36 and Subchapters H and I, Chapter 49, Water Code, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of land...
- Texas Section 8814.110 - Improvements And Facilities
(a) The district may construct or acquire and improve and maintain works, facilities, and improvements necessary to carry out the purpose, powers, and plans of...
- Texas Section 8814.111 - Input Wells
The district may drill, equip, operate, and maintain input wells, pumps, and other facilities to carry out its purpose and powers under this chapter. Added...
- Texas Section 8814.112 - 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...
- Texas Section 8814.113 - Studies And Surveys
(a) The board may have a professional engineer conduct studies and surveys of the groundwater and surface water supplies in the district and the facilities...
- Texas Section 8814.114 - Research; Information
The district may engage in research projects and shall develop information to be used by the district in preparing and implementing the district's plans and...
- Texas Section 8814.115 - District Plans
(a) The district shall develop and implement comprehensive plans for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharge, and prevention of waste and pollution of groundwater and surface...
- Texas Section 8814.116 - Payment Of Judgments
A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the...
Last modified: September 28, 2016