Texas Special District Local Laws Code Title 6, Chapter 9501 - Seawall Commission In Matagorda County

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 9501.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means a seawall commission established under Section 9501.002. (2) "Commissioners court" means the Commissioners Court of Matagorda County. Acts 2003,...
• Texas Section 9501.002 - Authority To Establish Commission
  (a) The commissioners court and the governing body of a municipality in Matagorda County by resolution may establish a seawall commission to perform the functions...
• Texas Section 9501.003 - Jurisdiction
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission has jurisdiction only in county commissioners precinct number three in Matagorda County, as that precinct existed...

SUBCHAPTER B COMMISSION

• Texas Section 9501.004 - Lawsuits
  The commission may sue and be sued in a court in this state. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
• Texas Section 9501.051 - Commission; Terms
  The commission is composed of three members appointed for staggered terms of six years, with one member's term expiring every two years. Acts 2003, 78th...
• Texas Section 9501.052 - Appointment Of Members; Vacancy
  (a) The members of the commission shall be appointed as follows: (1) one member by the commissioners court; (2) one member by the governing body...
• Texas Section 9501.053 - Eligibility For Appointment
  To be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission, a person must own real property in and be a qualified voter of the...
• Texas Section 9501.054 - Oath
  (a) Before assuming the duties of office, each member must: (1) take the constitutional oath of office and swear in writing before the county judge...
• Texas Section 9501.055 - Bond
  Each member of the commission shall execute a bond in the amount of $1,000 that is: (1) payable to the county judge for the benefit...
• Texas Section 9501.056 - Presiding Officer
  (a) The members of the commission shall annually elect one member as presiding officer. (b) The presiding officer shall: (1) preside over commission meetings; and...
• Texas Section 9501.057 - Compensation; Certified Report
  (a) The commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality by order or resolution shall set the compensation of members of the commission. The...
• Texas Section 9501.058 - Removal From Office
  The commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality, by a majority vote in a joint session, may remove a member of the commission...
• Texas Section 9501.059 - Treasurer
  The county treasurer of Matagorda County shall serve as treasurer of the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
• Texas Section 9501.060 - Auditor
  The county auditor for Matagorda County is the auditor for the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

SUBCHAPTER C POWERS AND DUTIES

• Texas Section 9501.061 - Employment Of Attorney
  The commission may employ an attorney for legal services required by the commission. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
• Texas Section 9501.101 - Commission Powers
  The commission may exercise the authority granted to a county or municipality under Section 571.002, 571.003, 571.004, or 571.005 or Section 571.011(a) or (b), Local...
• Texas Section 9501.1015 - Recreational Facilities
  The commission may establish, construct, and maintain recreational facilities for public use adjacent to the seawall in Matagorda County. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg.,...
• Texas Section 9501.102 - Authority To Contract
  The commission may enter into a contract relating to the performance of any function described by Section 571.002, Local Government Code. Acts 2003, 78th Leg.,...
• Texas Section 9501.103 - Purchasing And Contracting
  The commission, in the performance of functions under this chapter, has the same powers granted to a county under Subchapter C, Chapter 262, and Chapter...
• Texas Section 9501.104 - Annual Report Required
  The commission shall annually submit a report to the commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality. The report must: (1) describe the commission's...

SUBCHAPTER D FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 9501.105 - Condemnation Proceedings
  (a) A condemnation proceeding brought by the commission must be brought in the name of the commission and under the direction of the commission. (b)...
• Texas Section 9501.151 - Ad Valorem Tax
  (a) The commission may impose an ad valorem tax on real property within the commission's jurisdiction. (b) The commission shall determine the tax rate, which...
• Texas Section 9501.152 - Assessment And Collection Of Taxes
  The county tax assessor and collector shall assess and collect taxes imposed by the commission in the manner provided by law for the assessment and...
• Texas Section 9501.153 - Disbursement Of Funds
  The commission may disburse funds set aside by the commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality for the performance of the commission's functions....

Last modified: September 28, 2016