Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 9005 - Bell County Water Control And Improvement District No. 1

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 9005.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district. (2) "District" means the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No....
• Texas Section 9005.002 - Finding Of Benefit
  The legislature finds that all property in the district will benefit from the improvements constructed, acquired, leased, or operated by the district. Added by Acts...
• Texas Section 9005.003 - District Territory
  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 523, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955 (Article 8280-189, Vernon's Texas...

SUBCHAPTER B POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 9005.004 - Annexation Of Territory
  (a) If an election concerning the annexation of territory to the district would result in the district boundaries becoming coterminous with the boundaries of the...
• Texas Section 9005.051 - General Powers; Applicability Of Other Law
  The district has all powers granted to water control and improvement districts under the general laws of this state. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 9005.052 - Contracts To Lease And Operate Federal Facilities Or Properties
  (a) The district may contract with the United States or any officer of the United States to lease or operate a facility or other property...

SUBCHAPTER C FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 9005.053 - Purchase Or Use Of Water
  (a) The district may: (1) acquire a water or a water supply facility inside or outside the district from any person, including: (A) this state...
• Texas Section 9005.101 - Tax Method
  The district shall use the ad valorem method of taxation for all authorized taxes. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec....
• Texas Section 9005.102 - Authority To Issue Bonds
  (a) The district may issue bonds for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, acquiring, owning, operating, repairing, improving, enlarging, or extending any district works, improvements, facilities,...
• Texas Section 9005.103 - Cancellation Of Certain Bond Authority
  The district may cancel, by order adopted by the board, the authority to issue the $4.5 million bonds authorized at an election held within the...

Last modified: September 28, 2016