Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 8844 - Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 8844.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Hill Country Underground Water...
• Texas Section 8844.002 - Nature Of District
  The district is created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff....
• Texas Section 8844.003 - Legislative Findings
  The legislature finds that: (1) the organization of the district is feasible and practicable; (2) the land to be included in the district and the...

SUBCHAPTER B ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY

• Texas Section 8844.004 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory located in Gillespie County, unless the district's territory has been modified under: (1) Subchapter B; or (2) other...
• Texas Section 8844.051 - Annexation Of Territory Authorized
  The board may annex territory to the district as provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec....
• Texas Section 8844.052 - Petition For Annexation Election
  (a) To initiate a proceeding to annex territory to the district, a written petition requesting that the board call an annexation election must be presented...
• Texas Section 8844.053 - Hearing; Election Order
  (a) On receipt of a petition under Section 8844.052, the board shall set a date for a hearing on the petition. The hearing must be...
• Texas Section 8844.054 - Ballots
  Ballots for an election called under Section 8844.053 must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The inclusion of _______________________ (briefly...

SUBCHAPTER C BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Texas Section 8844.055 - Declaration Of Election Results
  (a) If a majority of the voters in the district and a majority of the voters in the territory to be annexed voting on the...
• Texas Section 8844.101 - Composition Of Board
  (a) The board is composed of five directors, unless the board is expanded under Subsection (b). (b) If territory is annexed to the district, the...
• Texas Section 8844.102 - Terms
  Directors serve four-year terms. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
• Texas Section 8844.103 - 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...

SUBCHAPTER D POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 8844.104 - Election Date
  Each odd-numbered year, the board shall hold an election in the district on the uniform election date in May to elect the appropriate number of...
• Texas Section 8844.151 - Groundwater Conservation District Powers And Duties
  Except to the extent of a conflict with this chapter or as limited by this chapter, the district is governed by, is subject to, may...
• Texas Section 8844.152 - 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 8844.153 - 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 8844.154 - 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 8844.155 - Acquisition Of Property
  The district may acquire any land or property necessary to carry out this chapter by: (1) gift; (2) grant; (3) devise; (4) lease; (5) purchase;...
• Texas Section 8844.156 - 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 8844.157 - 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 related to...
• Texas Section 8844.158 - Prohibition: Supply Of Groundwater
  The district may not contract to or take an action to supply groundwater inside or outside the district. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S.,...

Last modified: September 28, 2016