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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. PURPOSE AND POLICY
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
Sec. 1.003. PUBLIC POLICY
Sec. 1.004. FINDINGS AND POLICY REGARDING LAND STEWARDSHIP
Sec. 1.005. LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
TITLE 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION
SUBTITLE A. EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
CHAPTER 5.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 5.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 5.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 5.011. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 5.012. DECLARATION OF POLICY
Sec. 5.013. GENERAL JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 5.014. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 5.015. CONSTRUCTION OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER C. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 5.051. COMMISSION
Sec. 5.052. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT
Sec. 5.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 5.0535. REQUIRED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 5.054. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 5.055. OFFICERS OF STATE; OATH
Sec. 5.056. TERMS OF OFFICE
Sec. 5.057. FULL-TIME SERVICE
Sec. 5.058. OFFICERS; MEETINGS
Sec. 5.059. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 5.060. LOBBYIST PROHIBITION
Sec. 5.061. PROHIBITION ON ACCEPTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
Sec. 5.101. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 5.102. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 5.103. RULES
Sec. 5.1031. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 5.1035. RULES REGARDING DRINKING-WATER STANDARDS
Sec. 5.104. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 5.105. GENERAL POLICY
Sec. 5.106. BUDGET APPROVAL
Sec. 5.107. ADVISORY COMMITTEES, WORK GROUPS, AND TASK FORCES
Sec. 5.108. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 5.109. CHIEF CLERK
Sec. 5.110. GENERAL COUNSEL
Sec. 5.111. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Sec. 5.112. PUBLIC TESTIMONY POLICY
Sec. 5.113. COMMISSION AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
Sec. 5.114. APPLICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Sec. 5.115. PERSONS AFFECTED IN COMMISSION HEARINGS; NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 5.116. HEARINGS; RECESS
Sec. 5.117. MANDATORY ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Sec. 5.1175. PAYMENT OF PENALTY BY INSTALLMENT
Sec. 5.118. POWER TO ADMINISTER OATHS
Sec. 5.119. COMMISSION TO BE KNOWLEDGEABLE
Sec. 5.1191. RESEARCH MODEL
Sec. 5.1192. COORDINATION OF RESEARCH
Sec. 5.1193. REPORT
Sec. 5.120. CONSERVATION AND QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENT
Sec. 5.121. PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 5.122. DELEGATION OF UNCONTESTED MATTERS TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 5.124. AUTHORITY TO AWARD GRANTS
Sec. 5.125. COST-SHARING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS BY CERTAIN BUSINESSES
Sec. 5.126. REPORT ON ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Sec. 5.127. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 5.128. ELECTRONIC REPORTING TO COMMISSION; ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION BY COMMISSION; REDUCTION OF DUPLICATE REPORTING
Sec. 5.129. SUMMARY OF AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY PUBLIC NOTICES
Sec. 5.130. CONSIDERATION OF CUMULATIVE RISKS
Sec. 5.132. CREATION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR INNOVATIVE REGULATORY PROGRAMS
Sec. 5.133. ACTIONS IN MEXICO
Sec. 5.134. USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY DATA AND ANALYSIS
Sec. 5.135. SMALL BUSINESS COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 5.136. COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SUBCHAPTER E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR COMMISSION
Sec. 5.171. AUDIT
Sec. 5.172. FUNDS FROM OTHER STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 5.173. PUBLIC INFORMATION RELATING TO COMMISSION
Sec. 5.1733. ELECTRONIC POSTING OF INFORMATION
Sec. 5.1734. ELECTRONIC POSTING OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Sec. 5.174. COPIES OF DOCUMENTS, PROCEEDINGS, ETC
Sec. 5.175. INSPECTION OF WATER POLLUTION RECORDS
Sec. 5.176. COMPLAINT FILE
Sec. 5.1765. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
Sec. 5.177. NOTICE OF COMPLAINT PROCEDURES; NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION STATUS
Sec. 5.1771. COORDINATION OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS WITH LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS: TRAINING
Sec. 5.1772. AFTER-HOURS RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS
Sec. 5.1773. COMPLAINT ASSESSMENT
Sec. 5.178. BIENNIAL REPORTS
Sec. 5.1781. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR COLONIAS PROJECTS
Sec. 5.179. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER F. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 5.221. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 5.222. DELEGATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY OR DUTY
Sec. 5.223. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 5.224. INFORMATION REQUEST TO BOARD
Sec. 5.225. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM
Sec. 5.226. MERIT PAY
Sec. 5.227. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Sec. 5.228. APPEARANCES AT HEARINGS
Sec. 5.229. CONTRACTS
Sec. 5.2291. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Sec. 5.2292. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNDER PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK STATE-LEAD PROGRAM
Sec. 5.230. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 5.231. TRAVEL EXPENSES
Sec. 5.232. EMPLOYEE MOVING EXPENSES
Sec. 5.233. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 5.234. APPLICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Sec. 5.236. GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION REPORTS
Sec. 5.237. OPERATING FUND
Sec. 5.238. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT
Sec. 5.239. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER G. OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL
Sec. 5.271. CREATION AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL
Sec. 5.272. PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL
Sec. 5.2725. ANNUAL REPORT; PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Sec. 5.273. DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL
Sec. 5.274. STAFF; OUTSIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Sec. 5.275. APPEAL
Sec. 5.276. FACTORS FOR PUBLIC INTEREST REPRESENTATION
SUBCHAPTER H. DELEGATION OF HEARINGS
Sec. 5.311. DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 5.312. TIME LIMIT FOR ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF PERMITS
Sec. 5.313. HEARING EXAMINERS REFERENCED IN LAW
Sec. 5.315. DISCOVERY IN CASES USING PREFILED WRITTEN TESTIMONY
SUBCHAPTER I. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 5.351. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION ACTS
Sec. 5.352. REMEDY FOR COMMISSION OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INACTION
Sec. 5.353. DILIGENT PROSECUTION OF SUIT
Sec. 5.354. VENUE
Sec. 5.355. APPEAL OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT
Sec. 5.356. APPEAL BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRECLUDED
Sec. 5.357. LAW SUITS; CITATION
SUBCHAPTER J. CONSOLIDATED PERMIT PROCESSING
Sec. 5.401. CONSOLIDATED PERMIT PROCESSING
Sec. 5.402. REQUEST FOR SEPARATE PROCESSING
Sec. 5.403. RENEWAL PERIOD FOR CONSOLIDATED PERMIT
Sec. 5.404. RENEWAL OF PERMITS
Sec. 5.405. FEES
Sec. 5.406. RULES
SUBCHAPTER L. EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY ORDERS
Sec. 5.501. EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY ORDER OR PERMIT; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OR AMENDMENT OF PERMIT CONDITION
Sec. 5.502. APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY OR TEMPORARY ORDER
Sec. 5.503. NOTICE OF ISSUANCE
Sec. 5.504. HEARING TO AFFIRM, MODIFY, OR SET ASIDE ORDER
Sec. 5.505. TERM OF ORDER
Sec. 5.506. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF PERMIT CONDITION RELATING TO, AND EMERGENCY AUTHORITY TO MAKE AVAILABLE WATER SET ASIDE FOR, BENEFICIAL INFLOWS TO AFFECTED BAYS AND ESTUARIES AND INSTREAM USES
Sec. 5.507. EMERGENCY ORDER FOR OPERATION OF UTILITY THAT DISCONTINUES OPERATION OR IS REFERRED FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
Sec. 5.509. TEMPORARY OR EMERGENCY ORDER RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF WASTE OR POLLUTANTS
Sec. 5.510. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING UNDERGROUND OR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Sec. 5.511. EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONCERNING IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 5.512. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING ACTIVITY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 5.513. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Sec. 5.514. ORDER ISSUED UNDER AIR EMERGENCY
Sec. 5.5145. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING OPERATION OF ROCK CRUSHER OR CONCRETE PLANT WITHOUT PERMIT
Sec. 5.5146. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING OPERATION OF CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES WITHOUT PERMIT
Sec. 5.515. EMERGENCY ORDER BECAUSE OF CATASTROPHE
Sec. 5.516. EMERGENCY ORDER UNDER SECTION
SUBCHAPTER M. ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCEDURES
Sec. 5.551. PERMITTING PROCEDURES; APPLICABILITY
Sec. 5.552. NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN PERMIT
Sec. 5.553. PRELIMINARY DECISION; NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Sec. 5.554. PUBLIC MEETING
Sec. 5.555. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sec. 5.5553. NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT
Sec. 5.556. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OR CONTESTED CASE HEARING
Sec. 5.557. DIRECT REFERRAL TO CONTESTED CASE HEARING
Sec. 5.558. CLEAN COAL PROJECT PERMITTING
Sec. 5.559. PROCEDURES FOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW AND CONTESTED CASES INVOLVING PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORT TERMINAL
SUBCHAPTER M-1. PERMITTING PROCEDURES GENERALLY
Sec. 5.581. DEFINITION
Sec. 5.582. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 5.583. ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
Sec. 5.584. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE BY NEWSPAPER
Sec. 5.585. SECURITY AT PUBLIC MEETING OR PUBLIC HEARING
Sec. 5.586. NOTICE TO STATE SENATOR AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 5.587. TEMPORARY AND INDEFINITE PERMIT REPORTING
SUBCHAPTER N. ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Sec. 5.601. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 5.602. RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ESTUARIES OF TEXAS COAST
Sec. 5.603. FINDING OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
Sec. 5.604. LEAD STATE AGENCY
Sec. 5.605. STATE AGENCY PARTICIPATION
Sec. 5.606. ESTUARY PROGRAM OFFICES
Sec. 5.607. IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING
Sec. 5.608. ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE FUNDING
Sec. 5.609. ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER P. FEES
Sec. 5.701. FEES
Sec. 5.702. PAYMENT OF FEES REQUIRED WHEN DUE
Sec. 5.703. FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Sec. 5.704. NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 5.705. NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Sec. 5.706. PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT FEES
Sec. 5.707. TRANSFERABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND FUNDS DERIVED FROM FEES
Sec. 5.708. PERMIT FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS
SUBCHAPTER Q. PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATION
Sec. 5.751. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 5.752. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 5.753. STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING AND USING COMPLIANCE HISTORY
Sec. 5.754. CLASSIFICATION AND USE OF COMPLIANCE HISTORY
Sec. 5.755. STRATEGICALLY DIRECTED REGULATORY STRUCTURE
Sec. 5.756. COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Sec. 5.757. COORDINATION OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
Sec. 5.758. REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER R. ACCREDITATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORIES
Sec. 5.801. DEFINITION
Sec. 5.802. ADMINISTRATION BY COMMISSION
Sec. 5.803. APPLICATION; FEE
Sec. 5.804. ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION; RECIPROCITY
Sec. 5.805. RULES; MINIMUM STANDARDS
Sec. 5.806. DISCIPLINE
Sec. 5.807. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY ACCREDITATION ACCOUNT
CHAPTER 6.
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 6.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 6.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Sec. 6.011. BOARD AS AGENCY OF STATE
Sec. 6.012. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 6.013. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 6.014. CONSTRUCTION OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER C. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Sec. 6.051. STATE AGENCY
Sec. 6.052. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; APPOINTMENT
Sec. 6.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 6.054. REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 6.055. OFFICERS OF STATE; OATH
Sec. 6.056. TERMS OF OFFICE
Sec. 6.057. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 6.058. LOBBYIST PROHIBITION
Sec. 6.059. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Sec. 6.060. BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 6.0601. CONSULTATION REGARDING CERTAIN FINANCIAL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING
Sec. 6.061. FULL-TIME SERVICE
Sec. 6.062. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD
Sec. 6.101. RULES
Sec. 6.1011. BUDGET APPROVAL
Sec. 6.102. ADVISORY COUNCILS
Sec. 6.103. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 6.104. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 6.105. PUBLIC TESTIMONY POLICY
Sec. 6.106. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Sec. 6.107. POWER TO ENTER LAND
Sec. 6.108. POWER TO PURCHASE INSURANCE
Sec. 6.109. LIABILITY
Sec. 6.111. SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 6.112. BORDER PROJECTS WEBSITE
Sec. 6.113. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 6.114. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: DEFAULT, REMEDIES, AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 6.115. RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 6.116. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND REPORTING
SUBCHAPTER E. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE BOARD
Sec. 6.151. AUDIT
Sec. 6.152. PUBLIC INFORMATION RELATING TO BOARD
Sec. 6.153. COPIES OF DOCUMENTS, PROCEEDINGS, ETC
Sec. 6.154. COMPLAINT FILE
Sec. 6.155. NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
Sec. 6.1555. REFERRAL FOR INVESTIGATION OR ENFORCEMENT ACTION
Sec. 6.156. REPORTS TO GOVERNOR
Sec. 6.1565. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR COLONIAS PROJECTS
Sec. 6.157. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER F. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 6.181. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 6.183. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Sec. 6.184. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Sec. 6.185. INFORMATION REQUEST TO COMMISSION
Sec. 6.186. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM
Sec. 6.187. MERIT PAY
Sec. 6.188. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Sec. 6.189. APPEARANCES AT HEARINGS
Sec. 6.190. CONTRACTS
Sec. 6.191. TRAVEL EXPENSES
Sec. 6.192. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 6.193. EMPLOYEE MOVING EXPENSES
Sec. 6.194. APPLICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Sec. 6.195. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 6.197. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF BOARD
Sec. 6.198. PURCHASE, DONATION, AND SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
SUBCHAPTER G. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 6.241. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ACTS
Sec. 6.242. REMEDY FOR BOARD OR EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR INACTION
Sec. 6.243. DILIGENT PROSECUTION OF SUIT
Sec. 6.244. VENUE
Sec. 6.245. APPEAL OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT
Sec. 6.246. APPEAL BY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR PRECLUDED
Sec. 6.247. LAW SUITS; CITATION
SUBCHAPTER H. WATER SUPPLY CONVEYANCE COORDINATION
Sec. 6.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 6.302. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD
Sec. 6.303. USE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 6.304. FORMATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 6.305. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES FROM TEXAS WATER FUND ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
CHAPTER 7.
ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 7.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 7.002. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 7.0025. INITIATION OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL
Sec. 7.00251. INITIATION OF CERTAIN CLEAN AIR ACT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A PERSON
Sec. 7.0026. SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST CERTAIN REGIONAL WATER, SEWER, OR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
Sec. 7.003. ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Sec. 7.004. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 7.005. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 7.006. ENFORCEMENT POLICIES
SUBCHAPTER B. CORRECTIVE ACTION AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 7.031. CORRECTIVE ACTION RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE
Sec. 7.032. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 7.033. RECOVERY OF SECURITY FOR CHAPTER 401, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, VIOLATION
Sec. 7.034. DEFERRAL OF PENALTY FOR CERTAIN UTILITY FACILITIES
Sec. 7.035. INJUNCTION AND ENFORCEMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Sec. 7.051. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 7.052. MAXIMUM PENALTY
Sec. 7.0525. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN DRY CLEANING FACILITIES
Sec. 7.053. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINATION OF PENALTY AMOUNT
Sec. 7.054. REPORT OF VIOLATION
Sec. 7.055. NOTICE OF REPORT
Sec. 7.056. CONSENT
Sec. 7.057. DEFAULT
Sec. 7.058. HEARING
Sec. 7.059. NOTICE OF DECISION
Sec. 7.060. NOTICE OF PENALTY
Sec. 7.061. PAYMENT OF PENALTY; PETITION FOR REVIEW
Sec. 7.062. STAYS
Sec. 7.063. CONSENT TO AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 7.064. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 7.065. PENALTY REDUCED OR NOT ASSESSED
Sec. 7.066. REFERRAL TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 7.067. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
Sec. 7.0675. ENFORCEMENT DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 7.068. FULL AND COMPLETE SATISFACTION
Sec. 7.069. DISPOSITION OF PENALTY
Sec. 7.070. FINDINGS OF FACT NOT REQUIRED; RESERVATIONS
Sec. 7.071. INADMISSIBILITY
Sec. 7.072. RECOVERY OF PENALTY
Sec. 7.073. CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 7.074. HEARING POWERS
Sec. 7.075. PUBLIC COMMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. CIVIL PENALTIES
Sec. 7.101. VIOLATION
Sec. 7.102. MAXIMUM PENALTY
Sec. 7.1021. MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY: VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS
Sec. 7.103. CONTINUING VIOLATIONS
Sec. 7.104. NO PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY CERTAIN FEES
Sec. 7.105. CIVIL SUIT
Sec. 7.106. RESOLUTION THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Sec. 7.107. DIVISION OF CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 7.108. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 7.109. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT JURISDICTION
Sec. 7.110. COMMENTS
Sec. 7.111. RECOVERY OF SECURITY FOR CHAPTER 401, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, VIOLATION
SUBCHAPTER E. CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 7.141. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 7.142. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO UNLAWFUL USE OF STATE WATER
Sec. 7.143. VIOLATION OF MINIMUM STATE STANDARDS OR MODEL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION RULES
Sec. 7.145. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE
Sec. 7.147. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE
Sec. 7.148. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES
Sec. 7.149. FALSE STATEMENT
Sec. 7.150. FAILURE TO NOTIFY OR REPORT
Sec. 7.151. FAILURE TO PAY FEE
Sec. 7.152. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE AND KNOWING ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.153. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.154. RECKLESS UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.155. VIOLATION RELATING TO DISCHARGE OR SPILL
Sec. 7.156. VIOLATION RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
Sec. 7.1565. PRESUMPTION
Sec. 7.157. VIOLATION RELATING TO INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 7.158. VIOLATION RELATING TO PLUGGING WELLS
Sec. 7.159. VIOLATION RELATING TO WATER WELLS OR DRILLED OR MINED SHAFTS
Sec. 7.160. VIOLATION RELATING TO CERTAIN SUBSURFACE EXCAVATIONS
Sec. 7.161. VIOLATION RELATING TO SOLID WASTE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS OR VEHICLES
Sec. 7.162. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE
Sec. 7.163. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.164. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO MEDICAL WASTE: LARGE GENERATOR
Sec. 7.165. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO MEDICAL WASTE: SMALL GENERATOR
Sec. 7.166. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICAL WASTE
Sec. 7.167. FALSE STATEMENTS RELATING TO MEDICAL WASTE
Sec. 7.168. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING VIOLATION RELATING TO MEDICAL WASTE AND KNOWING ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.169. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING VIOLATION RELATING TO MEDICAL WASTE AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.170. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING RELEASE OF MEDICAL WASTE INTO ENVIRONMENT AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.171. RECKLESS RELEASE OF MEDICAL WASTE INTO ENVIRONMENT AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.172. FAILURE OF SEWAGE SYSTEM INSTALLER TO REGISTER
Sec. 7.173. VIOLATION RELATING TO SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sec. 7.1735. VIOLATION RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Sec. 7.174. VIOLATION OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT PROVISION
Sec. 7.175. EMERGENCY REPAIR NOT AN OFFENSE
Sec. 7.176. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO HANDLING OF USED OIL
Sec. 7.177. VIOLATIONS OF CLEAN AIR ACT
Sec. 7.178. FAILURE TO PAY FEES UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT
Sec. 7.179. FALSE REPRESENTATIONS UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT
Sec. 7.180. FAILURE TO NOTIFY UNDER CLEAN AIR ACT
Sec. 7.181. IMPROPER USE OF MONITORING DEVICE
Sec. 7.182. RECKLESS EMISSION OF AIR CONTAMINANT AND ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.183. INTENTIONAL OR KNOWING EMISSION OF AIR CONTAMINANT AND KNOWING ENDANGERMENT
Sec. 7.1831. VIOLATION OF LOCALLY ENFORCED MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING LIMITATIONS
Sec. 7.184. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Sec. 7.185. KNOWING OR INTENTIONAL UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Sec. 7.1851. VIOLATIONS RELATING TO COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS
Sec. 7.186. SEPARATE OFFENSES
Sec. 7.187. PENALTIES
Sec. 7.188. REPEAT OFFENSES
Sec. 7.189. VENUE
Sec. 7.190. DISPOSITION OF FINES
Sec. 7.191. NOTICE OF CONVICTION
Sec. 7.192. JUDGMENT OF CONVICTION
Sec. 7.193. PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 7.194. ALLEGATIONS
Sec. 7.195. SUMMONS AND ARREST
Sec. 7.196. SERVICE OF SUMMONS
Sec. 7.197. ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEADINGS
Sec. 7.198. APPEARANCE
Sec. 7.199. FINE TREATED AS JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTION
Sec. 7.200. EFFECT ON CERTAIN OTHER LAWS
Sec. 7.201. DEFENSE EXCLUDED
Sec. 7.202. PROOF OF KNOWLEDGE
Sec. 7.203. CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT REVIEW
SUBCHAPTER F. DEFENSES
Sec. 7.251. ACT OF GOD
Sec. 7.252. DEFENSES TO ENDANGERMENT OFFENSES
Sec. 7.253. DEFENSES AVAILABLE TO PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS
Sec. 7.254. DEFENSE TO USED OIL OFFENSES
Sec. 7.255. DEFENSE EXCLUDED
Sec. 7.256. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
Sec. 7.257. DEFENSE TO NUISANCE OR TRESPASS
SUBCHAPTER G. REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF PERMITS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Sec. 7.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 7.302. GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT
Sec. 7.303. GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR REGISTRATION
Sec. 7.304. SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION OR REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT ISSUED UNDER WASTE TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Sec. 7.305. PROCEDURES
Sec. 7.306. HEARINGS
Sec. 7.307. CONSENT
Sec. 7.308. OTHER RELIEF
Sec. 7.309. PROBATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 7.310. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION BY COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER H. SUIT BY OTHERS
Sec. 7.351. CIVIL SUITS
Sec. 7.3511. PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL PENALTY; REQUIRED NOTICE
Sec. 7.352. RESOLUTION REQUIRED
Sec. 7.353. COMMISSION NECESSARY PARTY
Sec. 7.354. COSTS AND FEES
Sec. 7.355. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 7.356. COMMISSION REPLY
Sec. 7.358. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 7.359. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 7.360. LIMITATIONS
CHAPTER 8.
SOUTHWESTERN STATES WATER COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.011. CREATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 8.013. COMMISSIONERS; APPOINTMENT
Sec. 8.015. TERMS
Sec. 8.016. CHAIRMAN
Sec. 8.017. COMMISSION MEETINGS
Sec. 8.019. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Sec. 8.020. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 8.051. INTERACTION WITH OTHER STATES
Sec. 8.052. INTERACTION WITH MEXICO
Sec. 8.054. DESIGNATING WATER DEFICIENT AREAS
Sec. 8.055. REPORTS
Sec. 8.056. COMPACTS
CHAPTER 10.
WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sec. 10.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 10.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 10.003. CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 10.004. TERMS
Sec. 10.005. PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 10.006. COUNCIL STAFF
Sec. 10.007. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 10.008. INAPPLICABILITY OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAW
Sec. 10.009. COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS
Sec. 10.010. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL
Sec. 10.011. REPORT
SUBTITLE B. WATER RIGHTS
CHAPTER 11.
WATER RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11.001. VESTED RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 11.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.003. STREAMS THAT FORM BOUNDARIES INCLUDED
Sec. 11.004. COMMISSION TO RECEIVE CERTIFIED COPIES OF JUDGMENTS, ETC
Sec. 11.005. APPLICABILITY TO WORKS UNDER FEDERAL RECLAMATION ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. RIGHTS IN STATE WATER
Sec. 11.021. STATE WATER
Sec. 11.022. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT TO USE STATE WATER
Sec. 11.023. PURPOSES FOR WHICH WATER MAY BE APPROPRIATED
Sec. 11.0235. POLICY REGARDING WATERS OF THE STATE
Sec. 11.0236. ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS ADVISORY GROUP
Sec. 11.02361. TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 11.02362. DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW REGIME RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 11.02363. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW STANDARDS; STATEWIDE WORK PLAN
Sec. 11.0237. WATER RIGHTS FOR INSTREAM FLOWS DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS OR BAY AND ESTUARY INFLOWS
Sec. 11.024. APPROPRIATION: PREFERENCES
Sec. 11.025. SCOPE OF APPROPRIATIVE RIGHT
Sec. 11.026. PERFECTION OF AN APPROPRIATION
Sec. 11.027. RIGHTS BETWEEN APPROPRIATORS
Sec. 11.0275. FAIR MARKET VALUE
Sec. 11.029. TITLE TO APPROPRIATION BY LIMITATION
Sec. 11.030. FORFEITURE OF APPROPRIATION
Sec. 11.031. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 11.032. RECORDS
Sec. 11.033. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 11.034. RESERVOIR SITE: LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 11.035. CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sec. 11.036. CONSERVED OR STORED WATER: SUPPLY CONTRACT
Sec. 11.037. WATER SUPPLIERS: RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 11.038. RIGHTS OF OWNERS OF LAND ADJOINING CANAL, ETC
Sec. 11.039. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER DURING SHORTAGE
Sec. 11.040. PERMANENT WATER RIGHT
Sec. 11.041. DENIAL OF WATER: COMPLAINT
Sec. 11.042. DELIVERING WATER DOWN BANKS AND BEDS
Sec. 11.043. RECORDATION OF CONVEYANCE OF IRRIGATION WORK
Sec. 11.044. ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
Sec. 11.045. DITCHES AND CANALS
Sec. 11.046. RETURN SURPLUS WATER
Sec. 11.047. FAILURE TO FENCE
Sec. 11.048. COST OF MAINTAINING IRRIGATION DITCH
Sec. 11.049. EXAMINATION AND SURVEY
Sec. 11.050. TIDEWATER GATES, ETC
Sec. 11.051. IRRIGATION: LIEN ON CROPS
Sec. 11.052. ACTIVITIES UNDER THE FEDERAL RECLAMATION ACT
Sec. 11.053. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING WATER RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER C. UNLAWFUL USE, DIVERSION, WASTE, ETC.
Sec. 11.081. UNLAWFUL USE OF STATE WATER
Sec. 11.082. UNLAWFUL USE: CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 11.083. OTHER UNLAWFUL TAKING
Sec. 11.084. SALE OF PERMANENT WATER RIGHT WITHOUT A PERMIT
Sec. 11.0841. CIVIL REMEDY
Sec. 11.0842. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 11.0843. FIELD CITATION
Sec. 11.085. INTERBASIN TRANSFERS
Sec. 11.086. OVERFLOW CAUSED BY DIVERSION OF WATER
Sec. 11.087. DIVERSION OF WATER ON INTERNATIONAL STREAM
Sec. 11.0871. TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF WATER ON INTERNATIONAL STREAM
Sec. 11.088. DESTRUCTION OF WATERWORKS
Sec. 11.089. JOHNSON GRASS OR RUSSIAN THISTLE
Sec. 11.090. POLLUTING AND LITTERING
Sec. 11.091. INTERFERENCE WITH DELIVERY OF WATER UNDER CONTRACT
Sec. 11.092. WASTEFUL USE OF WATER
Sec. 11.093. ABATEMENT OF WASTE AS PUBLIC NUISANCE
Sec. 11.094. PENALTY FOR USE OF WORKS DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE
Sec. 11.096. OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS
Sec. 11.097. REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS FROM NAVIGABLE STREAMS
SUBCHAPTER D. PERMITS TO USE STATE WATER
Sec. 11.121. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 11.122. AMENDMENTS TO WATER RIGHTS REQUIRED
Sec. 11.123. PERMIT PREFERENCES
Sec. 11.124. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 11.125. MAP OR PLAT
Sec. 11.126. COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 11.127. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: DRAINAGE PLANS
Sec. 11.1271. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: WATER CONSERVATION PLANS
Sec. 11.1272. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS AND WATER RIGHT HOLDERS
Sec. 11.1273. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS
Sec. 11.128. PAYMENT OF FEE
Sec. 11.129. REVIEW OF APPLICATION; AMENDMENT
Sec. 11.130. RECORDING APPLICATIONS
Sec. 11.131. EXAMINATION AND DENIAL OF APPLICATION WITHOUT HEARING
Sec. 11.1311. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS WITHOUT HEARING
Sec. 11.132. NOTICE
Sec. 11.133. HEARING
Sec. 11.134. ACTION ON APPLICATION
Sec. 11.135. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 11.1351. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 11.136. RECORDING OF PERMIT
Sec. 11.137. SEASONAL PERMITS
Sec. 11.138. TEMPORARY PERMITS
Sec. 11.1381. TERM PERMITS
Sec. 11.139. EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 11.140. PERMITS FOR STORAGE FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 11.1405. DESALINATION OF SEAWATER FOR USE FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES
Sec. 11.141. DATE OF PRIORITY
Sec. 11.142. PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 11.1421. PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR MARICULTURE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 11.1422. PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR HISTORIC CEMETERIES
Sec. 11.143. USE OF WATER FROM EXEMPT DAM OR RESERVOIR FOR NONEXEMPT PURPOSES
Sec. 11.144. APPROVAL FOR ALTERATIONS
Sec. 11.145. WHEN CONSTRUCTION MUST BEGIN
Sec. 11.146. FORFEITURES AND CANCELLATION OF PERMIT FOR INACTION
Sec. 11.147. EFFECTS OF PERMIT ON BAYS AND ESTUARIES AND INSTREAM USES
Sec. 11.1471. ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW STANDARDS AND SET-ASIDES
Sec. 11.148. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF PERMIT CONDITIONS AND EMERGENCY AUTHORITY TO MAKE AVAILABLE WATER SET ASIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS
Sec. 11.1491. EVALUATION OF BAYS AND ESTUARIES DATA
Sec. 11.150. EFFECTS OF PERMITS ON WATER QUALITY
Sec. 11.1501. CONSIDERATION AND REVISION OF PLANS
Sec. 11.151. EFFECTS OF PERMITS ON GROUNDWATER
Sec. 11.152. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF PERMITS ON FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS
Sec. 11.153. PROJECTS FOR STORAGE OF APPROPRIATED WATER IN AQUIFERS
Sec. 11.155. AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY AND AQUIFER RECHARGE REPORTS
Sec. 11.157. WATER FOR USE AS AQUIFER RECHARGE OR IN AN AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY PROJECT
Sec. 11.158. AMENDMENT TO CONVERT USE FROM RESERVOIR STORAGE TO AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY
SUBCHAPTER E. CANCELLATION OF PERMITS, CERTIFIED FILINGS, AND CERTIFICATES OF ADJUDICATION FOR NONUSE
Sec. 11.171. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.172. GENERAL PRINCIPLE
Sec. 11.173. CANCELLATION IN WHOLE OR IN PART
Sec. 11.174. COMMISSION MAY INITIATE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 11.175. NOTICE
Sec. 11.176. HEARING
Sec. 11.177. COMMISSION FINDING; ACTION
Sec. 11.183. RESERVOIR
Sec. 11.184. MUNICIPAL CERTIFIED FILING
Sec. 11.185. EFFECT OF INACTION
Sec. 11.186. SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS ON SAME WATER RIGHT
SUBCHAPTER F. ARTESIAN WELLS
Sec. 11.201. ARTESIAN WELL DEFINED
Sec. 11.2011. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 11.202. RIGHT TO DRILL ARTESIAN WELL
Sec. 11.205. WASTING WATER FROM ARTESIAN WELL
Sec. 11.206. IMPROPERLY CASED WELL: NUISANCE
SUBCHAPTER G. WATER RIGHTS ADJUDICATION ACT
Sec. 11.301. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 11.302. DECLARATION OF POLICY
Sec. 11.303. RECORDATION AND LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WATER RIGHTS CLAIMS
Sec. 11.304. ADJUDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 11.305. INVESTIGATION
Sec. 11.306. NOTICE OF ADJUDICATION
Sec. 11.307. FILING OF SWORN CLAIMS
Sec. 11.308. HEARINGS ON CLAIMS; NOTICE
Sec. 11.309. PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF CLAIMS
Sec. 11.310. EVIDENCE OPEN TO INSPECTION
Sec. 11.311. DATE FOR FILING CONTESTS
Sec. 11.312. NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION; COPIES
Sec. 11.313. FILING CONTESTS
Sec. 11.314. HEARING ON CONTEST; NOTICE
Sec. 11.315. FINAL DETERMINATION
Sec. 11.316. APPLICATION FOR REHEARING
Sec. 11.317. FILING FINAL DETERMINATION WITH DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 11.318. EXCEPTIONS TO FINAL DETERMINATION
Sec. 11.319. HEARINGS ON EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 11.320. SCOPE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 11.321. EVIDENCE
Sec. 11.322. FINAL DECREE
Sec. 11.323. CERTIFICATE OF ADJUDICATION
Sec. 11.324. RECORDATION OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 11.325. WATER DIVISIONS
Sec. 11.326. APPOINTMENT OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.3261. WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 11.327. DUTIES OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.3271. POWERS AND DUTIES OF RIO GRANDE WATERMASTER; DELIVERY OF WATER DOWN BANKS AND BED OF RIO GRANDE
Sec. 11.328. WATERMASTER'S NOTICE POSTED
Sec. 11.329. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.3291. WATERMASTER FUND
Sec. 11.330. OUTLET FOR FREE PASSAGE OF WATER
Sec. 11.331. MEASURING DEVICES
Sec. 11.332. INSTALLATION OF FLUMES
Sec. 11.333. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSION RULES
Sec. 11.334. SUIT AGAINST COMMISSION FOR INJURY
Sec. 11.335. ADMINISTRATION OF WATER RIGHTS NOT ADJUDICATED
Sec. 11.336. ADMINISTRATION OF PERMITS ISSUED AFTER ADJUDICATION
Sec. 11.337. HEARINGS: NOTICE AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 11.338. CANCELLATION OF WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 11.339. UNDERGROUND WATER NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 11.340. ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL SUITS
Sec. 11.341. LIMITATION ON ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER H. COURT-APPOINTED WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.401. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 11.402. APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.403. COMPENSATION OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.404. EXPENSES AND ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.405. FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSED COSTS
Sec. 11.406. JUDICIAL CUSTODY OF WATER DURING APPEAL
Sec. 11.407. ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER DURING APPEAL
Sec. 11.408. RETENTION OF WATERMASTER DURING APPEAL
Sec. 11.409. VIOLATIONS OF COURT ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER I. COMMISSION-APPOINTED WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.451. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 11.452. PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION
Sec. 11.453. APPOINTMENT OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.4531. WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 11.454. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.455. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.456. MAINTAINING CURRENT STATUS
Sec. 11.457. ASSISTANCE TO WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.458. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER J. WETLANDS
Sec. 11.501. TITLE OF ACT
Sec. 11.502. DEFINITION
Sec. 11.503. APPLICABILITY TO MAN-MADE WETLANDS
Sec. 11.504. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN MINING-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Sec. 11.505. APPLICABILITY TO STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM
Sec. 11.506. CONFLICT BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL LAW
SUBCHAPTER K. CONCHO RIVER WATERMASTER PROGRAM
Sec. 11.551. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.552. CONCHO RIVER WATERMASTER PROGRAM
Sec. 11.553. JURISDICTION OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.554. WATERMASTER; APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.555. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF WATERMASTER
Sec. 11.556. APPOINTMENT OF NONVOTING MEMBER OF SOUTH TEXAS WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 11.557. CONCHO RIVER WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 11.558. FEES
Sec. 11.559. REFERENDUM
Sec. 11.560. COLORADO RIVER BASIN WATERMASTER PROGRAM
Sec. 11.561. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW AND COMMISSION RULES
CHAPTER 12.
PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO WATER RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 12.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 12.011. PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Sec. 12.012. EVALUATION OF OUTSTANDING PERMITS
Sec. 12.013. RATE-FIXING POWER
Sec. 12.014. USE OF COMMISSION SURVEYS; POLICY
Sec. 12.015. POWER TO CONDEMN WORKS
Sec. 12.016. POWER TO INSPECT
Sec. 12.017. POWER TO ENTER LAND
SUBCHAPTER C. PROJECTS
Sec. 12.051. FEDERAL PROJECTS
Sec. 12.052. DAM SAFETY
Sec. 12.053. INVENTORY OF DAMS OPERATED BY RIVER AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. WATER DISTRICTS
Sec. 12.081. CONTINUING RIGHT OF SUPERVISION OF DISTRICTS AND AUTHORITIES CREATED UNDER ARTICLE III, SECTION 52 AND ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59 OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 12.082. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT PROJECTS
Sec. 12.083. DISTRICTS; CREATION, INVESTIGATIONS AND BONDS
SUBCHAPTER E. FEES
Sec. 12.112. FEES: EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 12.113. DISPOSITION OF FEES, ETC
Sec. 12.114. DISPOSITION OF FEES PENDING DETERMINATION
CHAPTER 13.
WATER RATES AND SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 13.001. LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND PURPOSE
Sec. 13.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 13.003. APPLICABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND TEXAS REGISTER ACT
Sec. 13.004. JURISDICTION OF UTILITY COMMISSION OVER CERTAIN WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICE CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 13.011. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 13.014. ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPRESENT COMMISSION OR UTILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 13.015. INFORMAL PROCEEDING
Sec. 13.016. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS; RIGHT TO HEARING
Sec. 13.017. OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL; POWERS AND DUTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. JURISDICTION
Sec. 13.041. GENERAL POWERS OF UTILITY COMMISSION AND COMMISSION; RULES; HEARINGS
Sec. 13.042. JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITY; ORIGINAL AND APPELLATE JURISDICTION OF UTILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 13.0421. RATES CHARGED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Sec. 13.043. APPELLATE JURISDICTION
Sec. 13.0431. APPEALS BY RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sec. 13.044. RATES CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 13.0441. FEES CHARGED BY MUNICIPALITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Sec. 13.045. NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF REVENUE
Sec. 13.046. TEMPORARY RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED FOR NONFUNCTIONING SYSTEM; SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 13.081. FRANCHISES
Sec. 13.082. LOCAL UTILITY SERVICE; EXEMPT AND NONEXEMPT AREAS
Sec. 13.083. RATE DETERMINATION
Sec. 13.084. AUTHORITY OF GOVERNING BODY; COST REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 13.085. ASSISTANCE BY UTILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 13.086. FAIR WHOLESALE RATES FOR WHOLESALE WATER SALES TO A WATER DISTRICT
Sec. 13.087. MUNICIPAL RATES FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
Sec. 13.088. MUNICIPAL FEES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER E. RECORDS, REPORTS, INSPECTIONS, RATES, AND SERVICES
Sec. 13.131. RECORDS OF UTILITY; RATES, METHODS, AND ACCOUNTS
Sec. 13.132. POWERS OF UTILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 13.1325. ELECTRONIC COPIES OF RATE INFORMATION
Sec. 13.133. INSPECTIONS; EXAMINATION UNDER OATH; COMPELLING PRODUCTION OF RECORDS; INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS
Sec. 13.134. REPORT OF ADVERTISING OR PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPENSES
Sec. 13.135. UNLAWFUL RATES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 13.136. FILING TARIFFS OF RATES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS; ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Sec. 13.137. OFFICE AND OTHER BUSINESS LOCATIONS OF UTILITY; RECORDS; REMOVAL FROM STATE
Sec. 13.138. COMMUNICATIONS BY UTILITIES WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITY; REGULATIONS AND RECORDS
Sec. 13.139. STANDARDS OF SERVICE
Sec. 13.1394. STANDARDS OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Sec. 13.1395. STANDARDS OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 13.1396. COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Sec. 13.140. EXAMINATION AND TEST OF EQUIPMENT
Sec. 13.141. BILLING FOR SERVICE TO STATE
Sec. 13.142. TIME OF PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS BY STATE
Sec. 13.143. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 13.144. NOTICE OF WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
Sec. 13.146. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
Sec. 13.1461. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY COMPLIANCE WITH CONSERVATION MEASURES
Sec. 13.147. CONSOLIDATED BILLING AND COLLECTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 13.148. WATER SHORTAGE REPORT
Sec. 13.149. NOTIFICATION OF WATER LOSS
Sec. 13.150. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES
Sec. 13.151. BILLING FOR SERVICES PROVIDED DURING EXTREME WEATHER EMERGENCY
Sec. 13.152. BILLING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
Sec. 13.153. INITIATION, TRANSFER, OR TERMINATION OF SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER F. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 13.181. POWER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; RATE REGULATION
Sec. 13.182. JUST AND REASONABLE RATES
Sec. 13.183. FIXING OVERALL REVENUES
Sec. 13.1831. TEST YEAR
Sec. 13.184. FAIR RETURN; BURDEN OF PROOF
Sec. 13.185. COMPONENTS OF INVESTED CAPITAL AND NET INCOME
Sec. 13.186. UNREASONABLE OR VIOLATIVE EXISTING RATES; INVESTIGATING COSTS OF OBTAINING SERVICE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE
Sec. 13.1861. RATES CHARGED STATE
Sec. 13.187. CLASS A UTILITIES: STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES; HEARING; DETERMINATION OF RATE LEVEL
Sec. 13.1871. CLASS B UTILITIES: STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES; HEARING; DETERMINATION OF RATE LEVEL
Sec. 13.18715. CLASS C UTILITIES: STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES; HEARING; DETERMINATION OF RATE LEVEL
Sec. 13.1872. CLASS D UTILITIES: RATE ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 13.1873. APPLICATION RULES
Sec. 13.188. ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGE IN ENERGY COSTS
Sec. 13.189. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE AS TO RATES OR SERVICES
Sec. 13.190. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES
Sec. 13.191. DISCRIMINATION; RESTRICTION ON COMPETITION
Sec. 13.192. PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES
SUBCHAPTER G. CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Sec. 13.241. GRANTING CERTIFICATES
Sec. 13.242. CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 13.243. EXCEPTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF SERVICE
Sec. 13.244. APPLICATION; MAPS AND OTHER INFORMATION; EVIDENCE AND CONSENT
Sec. 13.245. MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 13.2451. EXTENSION BEYOND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 13.246. NOTICE AND HEARING; ISSUANCE OR REFUSAL; FACTORS CONSIDERED
Sec. 13.247. AREA WITHIN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 13.2475. CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 13.248. CONTRACTS VALID AND ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 13.250. CONTINUOUS AND ADEQUATE SERVICE; DISCONTINUANCE, REDUCTION, OR IMPAIRMENT OF SERVICE
Sec. 13.2501. CONDITIONS REQUIRING REFUSAL OF SERVICE
Sec. 13.2502. SERVICE EXTENSIONS BY WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SERVICE CORPORATION OR SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Sec. 13.251. SALE, ASSIGNMENT, OR LEASE OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 13.252. INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITY
Sec. 13.253. IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE; INTERCONNECTING SERVICE
Sec. 13.254. DECERTIFICATION INITIATED BY UTILITY COMMISSION OR UTILITY; EXPEDITED RELEASE INITIATED BY LANDOWNER
Sec. 13.2541. STREAMLINED EXPEDITED RELEASE INITIATED BY LANDOWNER
Sec. 13.255. SINGLE CERTIFICATION IN INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED AREAS
Sec. 13.2551. COMPLETION OF DECERTIFICATION
Sec. 13.256. COUNTY FEE
Sec. 13.257. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
Sec. 13.258. UTILITY'S APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT AND USE OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT'S CERTIFICATE UNDER CONTRACT
SUBCHAPTER H. SALE OF PROPERTY AND MERGERS
Sec. 13.301. REPORT OF SALE, MERGER, ETC
Sec. 13.3011. INITIAL RATES FOR CERTAIN WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS AFTER PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION
Sec. 13.302. PURCHASE OF VOTING STOCK IN ANOTHER PUBLIC UTILITY: REPORT
Sec. 13.3021. SALES, TRANSFERS, AND MERGERS FOR CERTAIN RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sec. 13.303. LOANS TO STOCKHOLDERS: REPORT
Sec. 13.304. FORECLOSURE REPORT
Sec. 13.305. VOLUNTARY VALUATION OF ACQUIRED UTILITY OR FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER I. RELATIONS WITH AFFILIATED INTERESTS
Sec. 13.341. JURISDICTION OVER AFFILIATED INTERESTS
Sec. 13.342. DISCLOSURE OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST IN VOTING SECURITIES
Sec. 13.343. WHOLESALE WATER CONTRACTS BETWEEN CERTAIN AFFILIATES
SUBCHAPTER J. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 13.381. RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW; EVIDENCE
Sec. 13.382. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
SUBCHAPTER K. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 13.411. ACTION TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE COMPLIANCE
Sec. 13.4115. ACTION TO REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO CONSUMER CHARGE; PENALTY
Sec. 13.412. RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 13.413. PAYMENT OF COSTS OF RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 13.4131. SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN UTILITIES
Sec. 13.4132. OPERATION OF UTILITY THAT DISCONTINUES OPERATION OR IS REFERRED FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
Sec. 13.4133. EMERGENCY RATE INCREASE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 13.414. PENALTY AGAINST RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITY OR AFFILIATED INTEREST
Sec. 13.415. PERSONAL PENALTY
Sec. 13.4151. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 13.416. PENALTIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 13.417. CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 13.418. DISPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES; WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
Sec. 13.419. VENUE
SUBCHAPTER K-1. EMERGENCY ORDERS
Sec. 13.451. ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY ORDER
Sec. 13.452. APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY ORDER
Sec. 13.453. NOTICE OF ISSUANCE
Sec. 13.454. HEARING TO AFFIRM, MODIFY, OR SET ASIDE ORDER
Sec. 13.455. TERM OF ORDER
SUBCHAPTER M. SUBMETERING AND NONSUBMETERING FOR APARTMENTS AND MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL COMMUNITIES AND OTHER MULTIPLE USE FACILITIES
Sec. 13.501. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 13.502. SUBMETERING
Sec. 13.503. SUBMETERING RULES
Sec. 13.5031. NONSUBMETERING RULES
Sec. 13.504. IMPROPER RENTAL RATE INCREASE
Sec. 13.505. RESTITUTION
Sec. 13.5051. SIMPLIFIED COMPLAINT PROCESS
Sec. 13.506. PLUMBING FIXTURES
SUBCHAPTER N. PRIVATIZATION CONTRACTS
Sec. 13.511. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 13.512. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO PRIVATIZATION CONTRACTS
Sec. 13.513. ELECTION BY ELIGIBLE CITY TO EXEMPT SERVICE PROVIDER FROM UTILITY COMMISSION JURISDICTION
Sec. 13.514. TERM AND PROVISIONS OF A PRIVATIZATION CONTRACT
Sec. 13.515. PAYMENTS UNDER A PRIVATIZATION CONTRACT
SUBTITLE C. WATER DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 15.
TEXAS WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 15.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 15.003. POWER TO DEFINE PURPOSES
Sec. 15.004. TRANSBASIN DIVERSION
Sec. 15.005. CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN APPLICATIONS
Sec. 15.006. OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS
Sec. 15.007. CONSIDERATIONS FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.008. GRANT STANDARDS
Sec. 15.009. TEXAS WATER FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER B. WATER ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 15.011. WATER ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 15.012. MANAGEMENT OF FUND
SUBCHAPTER C. WATER LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 15.101. WATER LOAN ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 15.102. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.103. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.104. FINDINGS REGARDING PERMITS
Sec. 15.105. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 15.106. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 15.107. METHOD OF MAKING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Sec. 15.1071. SALE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS TO TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY
Sec. 15.109. DELIVERY OF LOANS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.110. REQUIREMENTS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
Sec. 15.111. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 15.112. CONTRACTS INCONTESTABLE
Sec. 15.113. INSPECTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 15.114. ALTERATION OF PLANS
Sec. 15.115. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Sec. 15.116. SALE OF BONDS BY THE BOARD
SUBCHAPTER C-1. NEW WATER SUPPLY FOR TEXAS FUND
Sec. 15.151. DEFINITION
Sec. 15.152. FUND
Sec. 15.153. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.154. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. WATER BOND INSURANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 15.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.202. CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
Sec. 15.203. ELIGIBLE BONDS
Sec. 15.204. RULES
Sec. 15.205. INSURANCE
Sec. 15.206. APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE
Sec. 15.207. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 15.208. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 15.209. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Sec. 15.210. LIMITATION ON INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 15.211. INSURANCE FEES
Sec. 15.212. PAYMENT BY STATE
Sec. 15.213. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 15.214. INSPECTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 15.215. ALTERATION OF PLANS
Sec. 15.216. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Sec. 15.217. OPEN RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS LAWS
SUBCHAPTER E. STORAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Sec. 15.301. FUND CREATED
Sec. 15.302. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS
Sec. 15.303. JOINT VENTURES
Sec. 15.304. PERMITS REQUIRED
Sec. 15.3041. RESERVATION AND APPROPRIATION FOR BAYS AND ESTUARIES AND INSTREAM USES
Sec. 15.305. STORING WATER
Sec. 15.306. BOARD FINDINGS
Sec. 15.307. FACILITIES WANTED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 15.308. CONTRACTS: GENERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 15.309. SPECIFIC CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 15.310. CONTRACTS: FACILITIES ACQUIRED FOR A TERM OF YEARS
Sec. 15.311. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
Sec. 15.312. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 15.313. BOARD MAY SELL OR LEASE PROJECTS
Sec. 15.314. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 15.315. CONTRACT MUST BE NEGOTIATED
Sec. 15.316. RESERVOIR LAND
Sec. 15.317. PRICE OF SALE
Sec. 15.318. PRICE OF SALE: FACILITIES ACQUIRED UNDER CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 15.319. COSTS DEFINED
Sec. 15.320. LEASE PAYMENTS
Sec. 15.321. SALE OR LEASE: CONDITION PRECEDENT
Sec. 15.322. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 15.323. SALE OF STORED WATER
Sec. 15.324. SALE CONTRACT: PROVISIONS, LIMITATIONS
Sec. 15.325. EMERGENCY RELEASES OF WATER
Sec. 15.326. PREFERENCES
Sec. 15.327. LEASE OF LAND PRIOR TO PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 15.328. LEASE CONTRIBUTION EQUIVALENT TO TAXES
Sec. 15.329. INSPECTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 15.330. ALTERATION OF PLANS
Sec. 15.331. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
SUBCHAPTER F. RESEARCH AND PLANNING PROGRAM
Sec. 15.401. PROGRAM CREATION
Sec. 15.402. RESEARCH AND PLANNING FUND
Sec. 15.403. RULES
Sec. 15.404. RESEARCH CONTRACTS
Sec. 15.405. FLOOD CONTROL PLANNING CONTRACTS
Sec. 15.406. REGIONAL FACILITY PLANNING
Sec. 15.4061. FUNDING FOR REGIONAL WATER PLANS
Sec. 15.4063. ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS FUNDING
Sec. 15.407. FACILITY ENGINEERING IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
SUBCHAPTER G. STATE WATER IMPLEMENTATION FUND FOR TEXAS
Sec. 15.431. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.432. FUND
Sec. 15.433. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUND
Sec. 15.434. USE OF FUND; PAYMENTS TO AND FROM OTHER FUNDS OR ACCOUNTS
Sec. 15.435. BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 15.437. PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS BY BOARD
Sec. 15.439. RULES
Sec. 15.440. REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 15.441. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO MITIGATE OR MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS
SUBCHAPTER H. STATE WATER IMPLEMENTATION REVENUE FUND FOR TEXAS
Sec. 15.471. DEFINITION
Sec. 15.472. FUND
Sec. 15.473. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUND
Sec. 15.474. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.475. ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 15.476. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER H-1. TEXAS WATER FUND
Sec. 15.501. DEFINITION
Sec. 15.502. FUND
Sec. 15.503. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUND
Sec. 15.504. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.505. TRANSFER OF MONEY
Sec. 15.507. RULES
Sec. 15.508. ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
SUBCHAPTER I. FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.531. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.532. FINDINGS
Sec. 15.533. FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.534. USE OF INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.535. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 15.536. APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS
Sec. 15.537. RULES
Sec. 15.538. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
Sec. 15.539. LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER J. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Sec. 15.601. CREATION OF FUND
Sec. 15.602. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.603. CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
Sec. 15.604. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE REVOLVING FUND
Sec. 15.6041. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND
Sec. 15.6042. CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION OF FUNDS
Sec. 15.605. RULES
Sec. 15.606. LENDING RATE
Sec. 15.607. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 15.608. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 15.609. RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Sec. 15.610. LINKED DEPOSIT
Sec. 15.611. LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM
Sec. 15.612. APPLICATION BY ELIGIBLE LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM
Sec. 15.613. CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT
Sec. 15.614. APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION
Sec. 15.615. DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
Sec. 15.616. COMPLIANCE
Sec. 15.617. STATE LIABILITY PROHIBITED
Sec. 15.618. LIMITATIONS ON PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER K. TEXAS WATER BANK
Sec. 15.701. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.702. CREATION OF BANK
Sec. 15.703. OPERATION OF THE BANK; RULES
Sec. 15.7031. TEXAS WATER TRUST
Sec. 15.704. TRANSFERS AND CONDITIONS
Sec. 15.705. FEES
Sec. 15.706. REPORTS
Sec. 15.707. WATER BANK ACCOUNT
Sec. 15.708. OTHER TRANSFERS
SUBCHAPTER L. PLUMBING IMPROVEMENT LOANS
Sec. 15.731. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.732. PLUMBING LOAN FUND
Sec. 15.733. ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF FUND
Sec. 15.734. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.735. APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL
Sec. 15.736. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PLUMBING IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; PLUMBING ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT
Sec. 15.737. RULES
SUBCHAPTER M. HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PROGRAM
Sec. 15.801. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.802. HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY ACCOUNT
Sec. 15.803. USE OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 15.804. HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS
Sec. 15.805. RULES
SUBCHAPTER N. AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FUND
Sec. 15.851. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.852. CREATION OF FUND
Sec. 15.853. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.854. RULES
SUBCHAPTER O. PROGRAM FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISADVANTAGED RURAL COMMUNITIES
Sec. 15.901. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.902. DISADVANTAGED RURAL COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 15.903. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.904. USE OF SALES TAX AS LOAN SECURITY
Sec. 15.905. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF LOAN AGREEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 15.906. REGISTRATION
Sec. 15.907. VALIDITY AND INCONTESTABILITY
Sec. 15.909. RULES
Sec. 15.910. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 15.911. FINDINGS REGARDING PERMITS
Sec. 15.912. CONSIDERATIONS IN ACTING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 15.913. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 15.914. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 15.915. FILING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Sec. 15.916. INSPECTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 15.917. ALTERATION OF PLANS
Sec. 15.918. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Sec. 15.920. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER P. COLONIA SELF-HELP PROGRAM
Sec. 15.951. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.952. CREATION OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 15.953. USE OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 15.954. ELIGIBLE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 15.955. GRANT APPLICATION
Sec. 15.956. BOARD CONSIDERATIONS IN EVALUATING GRANT APPLICATION
Sec. 15.957. ACTION ON GRANT APPLICATION
Sec. 15.958. RULES
SUBCHAPTER Q. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.971. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.972. FINDINGS
Sec. 15.973. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.974. USE OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 15.975. APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS
Sec. 15.9751. PRIORITY FOR WATER CONSERVATION
Sec. 15.976. APPLICABLE LAW
Sec. 15.977. RULES
Sec. 15.978. SALE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS
Sec. 15.979. FUNDING FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 15.980. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 15.981. CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS RESTRICTED
SUBCHAPTER R. RURAL WATER ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 15.991. PURPOSE
Sec. 15.992. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.993. FUND
Sec. 15.994. USE OF FUND
Sec. 15.995. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN GENERAL
Sec. 15.996. LOANS TO NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 16.
PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO WATER DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 16.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.002. OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS
SUBCHAPTER B. DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 16.011. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 16.012. STUDIES, INVESTIGATIONS, SURVEYS
Sec. 16.0121. WATER AUDITS
Sec. 16.0122. WATER AUDIT VALIDATION BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Sec. 16.0123. INTERIM STUDY OF INCORPORATION OF WASTEWATER PLANNING INTO STATE WATER PLANNING PROCESS
Sec. 16.013. ENGINEERING, HYDROLOGIC, AND GEOLOGIC FUNCTIONS
Sec. 16.014. SILT LOAD OF STREAMS, ETC
Sec. 16.015. STUDIES OF UNDERGROUND WATER SUPPLY
Sec. 16.016. POLLUTION OF RED RIVER TRIBUTARIES
Sec. 16.017. TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC MAPPING
Sec. 16.018. SOIL RESOURCE PLANNING
Sec. 16.019. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 16.020. MASTER PLANS OF DISTRICTS, ETC
Sec. 16.021. TEXAS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Sec. 16.023. STRATEGIC MAPPING ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.024. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DIGITAL, GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION PROJECTS
Sec. 16.025. REPORTING OF FEDERAL MONEY USED FOR FLOOD RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND MITIGATION PROJECTS
Sec. 16.026. STATEWIDE WATER PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM
Sec. 16.027. STATEWIDE WATER PUBLIC AWARENESS ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.028. TEXMESONET HYDROMETEOROLOGY NETWORK; TEXMESONET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER C. PLANNING
Sec. 16.051. STATE WATER PLAN: DROUGHT, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT; EFFECT OF PLAN
Sec. 16.052. INTERREGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Sec. 16.053. REGIONAL WATER PLANS
Sec. 16.054. LOCAL WATER PLANNING
Sec. 16.055. DROUGHT RESPONSE PLAN
Sec. 16.0551. STATE DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Sec. 16.056. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IN FINANCING REGIONAL WATER PLANS
Sec. 16.058. COLLECTION OF BAYS AND ESTUARIES DATA; CONDUCT OF STUDIES
Sec. 16.059. COLLECTION OF INSTREAM FLOW DATA; CONDUCT OF STUDIES
Sec. 16.060. DESALINATION STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Sec. 16.061. STATE FLOOD PLAN
Sec. 16.062. REGIONAL FLOOD PLANNING
SUBCHAPTER D. COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 16.091. DESIGNATION OF BOARD
Sec. 16.092. LOCAL SPONSORS FOR PROJECTS
Sec. 16.093. PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER E. ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES
Sec. 16.131. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR STATE PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.1311. PRIORITY FOR WATER CONSERVATION
Sec. 16.132. JOINT VENTURES
Sec. 16.133. PERMITS REQUIRED
Sec. 16.1331. RESERVATION AND APPROPRIATION FOR BAYS AND ESTUARIES AND INSTREAM USES
Sec. 16.134. STORING WATER
Sec. 16.1341. PAYMENT FOR RELEASES AND PASS-THROUGHS FROM STATE RESERVOIRS
Sec. 16.135. BOARD FINDINGS
Sec. 16.1351. RECREATIONAL ACCESS
Sec. 16.136. FACILITIES WANTED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 16.137. CONTRACTS: GENERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 16.138. SPECIFIC CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 16.139. CONTRACTS: FACILITIES ACQUIRED FOR A TERM OF YEARS
Sec. 16.140. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
Sec. 16.141. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 16.142. RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Sec. 16.143. OPTION TO LEASE
Sec. 16.144. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
Sec. 16.145. INTERREGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
Sec. 16.146. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR STATE PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT II
Sec. 16.147. ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN PERFORMANCE GOALS AND METRICS
SUBCHAPTER F. SALE OR LEASE OF FACILITIES
Sec. 16.181. BOARD MAY SELL OR LEASE PROJECTS
Sec. 16.182. PERMITS REQUIRED
Sec. 16.183. PERMIT: PARAMOUNT CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 16.184. CONTRACT MUST BE NEGOTIATED
Sec. 16.185. RESERVOIR LAND
Sec. 16.186. PRICE OF SALE
Sec. 16.187. PRICE OF SALE: FACILITIES ACQUIRED UNDER CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 16.1871. ACQUISITION DATE
Sec. 16.188. COSTS DEFINED
Sec. 16.189. LEASE PAYMENTS
Sec. 16.190. SALE OR LEASE: CONDITION PRECEDENT
Sec. 16.191. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 16.192. SALE OF STORED WATER
Sec. 16.193. PERMIT
Sec. 16.194. SALE CONTRACT: PROVISIONS, LIMITATIONS
Sec. 16.195. EMERGENCY RELEASES OF WATER
Sec. 16.196. PREFERENCES
Sec. 16.197. LEASE OF LAND PRIOR TO PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 16.198. LEASE CONTRIBUTIONS EQUIVALENT TO TAXES
SUBCHAPTER G. IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 16.231. DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS OR SYSTEM OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 16.232. LOCATION OF PROJECTS; REPORTS
Sec. 16.233. COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 16.234. ADVICE TO DISTRICTS
Sec. 16.235. DISTRICTS TO FILE INFORMATION WITH COMMISSION
Sec. 16.236. CONSTRUCTION OF LEVEE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF PLANS; LEVEE SAFETY
Sec. 16.237. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; CIVIL REMEDY
SUBCHAPTER H. NAVIGATION FACILITIES
Sec. 16.271. IMPROVEMENT OF STREAMS AND CANALS AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES WITHIN CYPRESS CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN
Sec. 16.272. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 16.273. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER I. FLOOD INSURANCE
Sec. 16.311. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 16.312. PURPOSE
Sec. 16.313. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.314. COOPERATION OF BOARD
Sec. 16.3145. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ORDERS OR ORDINANCES
Sec. 16.315. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 16.316. COORDINATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS BY BOARD
Sec. 16.317. COOPERATION OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Sec. 16.318. RULES
Sec. 16.319. QUALIFICATION
Sec. 16.320. COASTAL EROSION
Sec. 16.321. COASTAL FLOODING
Sec. 16.322. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 16.3221. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 16.323. ENFORCEMENT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 16.324. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO SET FEE
SUBCHAPTER J. ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
Sec. 16.341. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.342. RULES
Sec. 16.343. MINIMUM STATE STANDARDS AND MODEL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION RULES
Sec. 16.344. OVERSIGHT
Sec. 16.345. AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM
Sec. 16.346. EXAMINATION OF ABILITY OF A DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND FINANCING
Sec. 16.347. REQUIREMENT OF IMPOSITION OF DISTRESSED AREAS WATER FINANCING FEE
Sec. 16.348. SETTING OF FEE BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; LIEN; DELINQUENT FEES
Sec. 16.349. FEES
Sec. 16.350. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO ADOPT RULES
Sec. 16.351. CONTRACT PREFERENCE
Sec. 16.352. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES
Sec. 16.353. INJUNCTION
Sec. 16.3535. DAMAGES
Sec. 16.354. ATTORNEY GENERAL ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 16.3545. VENUE
Sec. 16.355. AUTHORITY OVER FACILITIES
Sec. 16.356. USE OF REVENUE FROM OPERATION OF WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICE PROJECTS
SUBCHAPTER K. WATER CONSERVATION
Sec. 16.402. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN REVIEW
Sec. 16.4021. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 16.403. WATER USE REPORTING
Sec. 16.404. RULES AND STANDARDS
Sec. 16.404. RULES AND STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER L. FLOOD PROJECT FUNDING
Sec. 16.451. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.452. TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND
Sec. 16.453. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.454. HURRICANE HARVEY ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.455. FEDERAL MATCHING ACCOUNT
Sec. 16.457. REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 16.458. APPLICABLE LAW
Sec. 16.459. TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 16.460. RULES
SUBCHAPTER M. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS
Sec. 16.501. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.502. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS REQUIRED IN FLASH FLOOD-PRONE AREAS
CHAPTER 17.
PUBLIC FUNDING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 17.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.002. OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS
Sec. 17.003. BOND REVIEW
SUBCHAPTER B. WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 17.011. ISSUANCE OF WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 17.0111. DEDICATION OF CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 17.0112. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN BONDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.012. DESCRIPTION OF BONDS
Sec. 17.013. SALE PRICE OF BONDS
Sec. 17.014. INTEREST ON BONDS
Sec. 17.015. FORM, DENOMINATION, PLACE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 17.016. MATURITY OF BONDS
Sec. 17.017. REDEMPTION BEFORE MATURITY
Sec. 17.018. REGISTERED AND BEARER BONDS
Sec. 17.019. NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Sec. 17.020. COMPETITIVE BIDS
Sec. 17.021. SECURITY FOR BIDS
Sec. 17.022. APPROVAL OF BONDS; REGISTRATION
Sec. 17.023. EXECUTION OF BONDS
Sec. 17.024. FACSIMILE SIGNATURES AND SEALS
Sec. 17.025. SIGNATURE OF FORMER OFFICER
Sec. 17.026. BONDS INCONTESTABLE
Sec. 17.027. PAYMENT BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 17.028. PAYMENT ENFORCEABLE BY MANDAMUS
Sec. 17.029. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 17.030. BONDS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 17.031. BONDS NOT TAXABLE
Sec. 17.032. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 17.033. SECURITY FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 17.034. MUTILATED, LOST, DESTROYED BONDS
Sec. 17.035. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER C. FUNDING PROVISIONS
Sec. 17.071. DISPOSITION OF MONEY RECEIVED
Sec. 17.072. DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 17.073. WATER DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS CLEARANCE FUNDS
Sec. 17.074. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 17.0741. ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 17.075. ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Sec. 17.076. COMBINED FACILITIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 17.077. CREDITS TO CLEARANCE FUNDS
Sec. 17.078. TRANSFERS AT END OF FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 17.079. TRANSFERS TO INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 17.0791. TRANSFERS TO ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 17.080. ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 17.081. TRANSFERS TO ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Sec. 17.082. TRANSFERS TO DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 17.0821. TRANSFERS TO REVOLVING FUNDS
Sec. 17.083. INVESTMENT OF RESERVE MONEY
Sec. 17.084. LIMITATION ON BOARD INVESTMENT
Sec. 17.085. SALE OF SECURITIES
Sec. 17.086. TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 17.0871. SALE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS TO THE TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER D. ASSISTANCE TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
Sec. 17.121. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.122. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.123. FINDINGS REGARDING PERMITS
Sec. 17.124. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATIONS
Sec. 17.1245. EVALUATION
Sec. 17.125. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.127. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS
Sec. 17.128. RECREATIONAL ACCESS
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.171. DEFINITION
Sec. 17.172. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 17.173. METHOD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.174. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Sec. 17.175. BOND MATURITY
Sec. 17.176. INTEREST RATE
Sec. 17.1765. CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.177. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 17.178. BONDS INCONTESTABLE
Sec. 17.179. SECURITY FOR BONDS
Sec. 17.181. SALE OF BONDS BY BOARD
Sec. 17.182. PROCEEDS FROM SALE
Sec. 17.183. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 17.184. FILING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Sec. 17.185. INSPECTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 17.186. ALTERATION OF PLANS
Sec. 17.187. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Sec. 17.188. OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.189. CONSIDERATIONS FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER F. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WATER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PURPOSES
Sec. 17.271. PURPOSE
Sec. 17.272. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.273. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 17.274. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.275. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 17.276. ACTION ON APPLICATION
Sec. 17.277. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.278. FINDINGS REGARDING PERMITS
Sec. 17.279. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER G. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD CONTROL
Sec. 17.771. PURPOSE
Sec. 17.772. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.773. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.774. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 17.775. ACTION ON APPLICATION
Sec. 17.776. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
SUBCHAPTER I. REVENUE BOND PROGRAM
Sec. 17.851. PURPOSE
Sec. 17.852. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.853. TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FUND
Sec. 17.854. METHODS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.855. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY ACQUISITION OF ACQUIRED OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 17.856. CONSIDERATION IN PASSING ON APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.857. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.858. ACQUISITION OF ACQUIRED OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 17.859. ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE BOARD
SUBCHAPTER J. AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION BOND PROGRAM
Sec. 17.871. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.872. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 17.873. CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 17.874. PERIODIC DETERMINATION OF INTEREST
Sec. 17.875. PERSONS DESIGNATED TO ACT AS AGENTS OF BOARD
Sec. 17.876. SECURITY QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 17.877. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Sec. 17.878. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 17.879. FUNDS
Sec. 17.880. SALE OF SECURITIES
Sec. 17.881. SALE OF OBLIGATIONS TO TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY
Sec. 17.882. RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, ETC
Sec. 17.883. BOND REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 17.884. APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 17.885. BONDS INCONTESTABLE
Sec. 17.886. PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 17.887. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 17.888. MUTILATED, LOST, OR DESTROYED BONDS
Sec. 17.889. ELIGIBLE SECURITY
Sec. 17.890. LEGAL INVESTMENTS
Sec. 17.891. TAX EXEMPT BONDS
Sec. 17.892. ENFORCEMENT BY MANDAMUS
Sec. 17.893. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAWS
Sec. 17.894. BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS; PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 17.895. SOURCES OF ASSETS
Sec. 17.896. REPAYMENT PROCEEDS
Sec. 17.897. CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Sec. 17.898. CONSERVATION PROJECT
Sec. 17.899. ELIGIBLE FUND USES
Sec. 17.900. GRANT TO STATE AGENCY
Sec. 17.901. GRANT OR LOAN TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 17.902. REVIEW OF APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF GRANT
Sec. 17.9021. APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF LOAN
Sec. 17.9022. FINANCING OF GRANT OR LOAN FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; DEFAULT; VENUE
Sec. 17.903. CONTRACT AUTHORITY
Sec. 17.904. LINKED DEPOSIT
Sec. 17.905. LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM
Sec. 17.906. APPLICATION BY ELIGIBLE LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM
Sec. 17.907. APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.908. DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
Sec. 17.909. COMPLIANCE
Sec. 17.910. STATE LIABILITY PROHIBITED
Sec. 17.911. LIMITATIONS ON PROGRAM
Sec. 17.912. RULES
Sec. 17.913. GRANT STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER K. ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SERVICE PROJECTS
Sec. 17.921. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.922. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.9225. RESIDENTIAL WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.9226. USE OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Sec. 17.923. COUNTY ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.927. APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.9275. PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS BY BOARD
Sec. 17.928. FINDINGS REGARDING PERMITS
Sec. 17.929. CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 17.930. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 17.931. APPLICATION AMENDMENT
Sec. 17.932. METHOD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.933. TERMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.934. SEWER CONNECTIONS
Sec. 17.935. GRANT STANDARDS
Sec. 17.936. RECOVERY OF ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA IMPACT FEES
Sec. 17.937. REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER L. WATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BOND PROGRAM
Sec. 17.951. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.952. ISSUANCE OF WATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BONDS
Sec. 17.953. CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF WATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BONDS
Sec. 17.954. BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS; PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 17.955. PERSONS DESIGNATED TO ACT AS AGENTS OF BOARD
Sec. 17.956. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II
Sec. 17.957. STATE PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 17.958. ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Sec. 17.959. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
Sec. 17.960. BOND RESOLUTIONS
Sec. 17.961. TRANSFERS TO REVOLVING FUNDS
Sec. 17.9615. TRANSFERS TO RURAL WATER ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 17.9616. TRANSFER TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 17.9617. TRANSFERS TO STATE WATER IMPLEMENTATION REVENUE FUND FOR TEXAS
Sec. 17.962. STATE APPROVALS
Sec. 17.963. PAYMENT OF BOARD OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 17.964. ELIGIBLE SECURITY
Sec. 17.965. LEGAL INVESTMENTS
Sec. 17.966. MUTILATED, LOST, OR DESTROYED BONDS
Sec. 17.967. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 17.968. SALE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS BY THE BOARD; USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 17.969. TAX EXEMPT BONDS
Sec. 17.970. ENFORCEMENT BY MANDAMUS
Sec. 17.971. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER M. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 17.991. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.992. TRAINING FOR APPLICANTS
Sec. 17.993. TRAINING FOR OPERATING ENTITIES
Sec. 17.994. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 18.
MARINE SEAWATER DESALINATION PROJECTS
Sec. 18.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 18.002. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS
Sec. 18.003. DIVERSIONS OF MARINE SEAWATER
Sec. 18.004. BED AND BANKS AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 18.005. DISCHARGE OF TREATED MARINE SEAWATER OR WASTE RESULTING FROM DESALINATION OF MARINE SEAWATER
CHAPTER 20.
TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 20.001. LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND POLICY
Sec. 20.002. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 20.011. CREATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 20.012. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 20.013. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 20.014. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
Sec. 20.015. BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 20.016. RULES AND RESOLUTIONS
Sec. 20.017. LIABILITY
Sec. 20.018. GENERAL FISCAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 20.019. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT
Sec. 20.020. FISCAL YEAR; ANNUAL AUDIT
Sec. 20.021. AUTHORITY EXPENSES
Sec. 20.022. SUITS
Sec. 20.023. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 20.041. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 20.042. GIFTS, GRANTS, ETC
Sec. 20.043. CONTRACTS
Sec. 20.044. PURCHASE OF INSURANCE
Sec. 20.045. CONTRACTS WITH DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SUBCHAPTER D. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS
Sec. 20.071. PURCHASE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS
Sec. 20.072. ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT BOARD BONDS
Sec. 20.073. PRICE AND TERMS OF PURCHASE
Sec. 20.074. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 20.075. CONTRACT FOR OBTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS
Sec. 20.076. ENFORCEMENT OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BONDS
SUBCHAPTER E. BOND PROCEDURES
Sec. 20.101. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 20.102. CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 20.103. PERIODIC DETERMINATION OF INTEREST
Sec. 20.104. PERSONS DESIGNATED TO ACT AS AGENTS OF BOARD
Sec. 20.105. SECURITY QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 20.106. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Sec. 20.107. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 20.108. FUNDS
Sec. 20.109. RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, ETC
Sec. 20.110. APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 20.111. BOND REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 20.112. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 20.113. ELIGIBLE SECURITY
Sec. 20.114. LEGAL INVESTMENTS
Sec. 20.115. TAX EXEMPT
Sec. 20.116. PLEDGE OF STATE FAITH AND CREDIT; COVENANT WITH OWNERS OF BONDS
Sec. 20.117. ENFORCEMENT BY MANDAMUS
SUBTITLE D. WATER QUALITY CONTROL
CHAPTER 26.
WATER QUALITY CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 26.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.002. OWNERSHIP OF UNDERGROUND WATER
Sec. 26.003. POLICY OF THIS SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 26.011. IN GENERAL
Sec. 26.012. STATE WATER QUALITY PLAN
Sec. 26.013. RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 26.0135. WATERSHED MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Sec. 26.0136. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Sec. 26.014. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 26.015. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS
Sec. 26.0151. PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 26.017. COOPERATION
Sec. 26.018. CONTRACTS, INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 26.019. ORDERS
Sec. 26.0191. TEMPORARY OR EMERGENCY ORDER RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF WASTE OR POLLUTANTS
Sec. 26.020. HEARING POWERS
Sec. 26.021. DELEGATION OF HEARING POWERS
Sec. 26.022. NOTICE OF HEARINGS; CONTINUANCE
Sec. 26.023. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Sec. 26.024. HEARINGS ON STANDARDS; CONSULTATION
Sec. 26.025. HEARINGS ON STANDARDS; NOTICE TO WHOM
Sec. 26.026. STANDARDS TO BE PUBLISHED
Sec. 26.027. COMMISSION MAY ISSUE PERMITS
Sec. 26.0271. PERMITS AUTHORIZING REUSE WATER SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS AND DISCHARGES
Sec. 26.02715. DISPOSAL OF RECLAIMED WASTEWATER TO WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
Sec. 26.0272. PERMITS AUTHORIZING DISCHARGES FROM CERTAIN SEAWATER DESALINATION FACILITIES
Sec. 26.0275. RESTRICTION ON PERMITS FOR DISCHARGES INTO CERTAIN SEGMENTS AND DRAINAGE AREAS
Sec. 26.028. ACTION ON APPLICATION
Sec. 26.0281. CONSIDERATION OF COMPLIANCE HISTORY
Sec. 26.0282. CONSIDERATION OF NEED AND REGIONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS
Sec. 26.0283. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES
Sec. 26.0286. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO PERMITS FOR CERTAIN CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
Sec. 26.029. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT; AMENDMENT
Sec. 26.0291. WATER QUALITY FEE
Sec. 26.0292. FEES CHARGED TO AQUACULTURE FACILITIES
Sec. 26.030. PERMIT; EFFECT ON RECREATIONAL WATER
Sec. 26.0301. WASTEWATER OPERATIONS COMPANY REGISTRATION AND OPERATOR LICENSING
Sec. 26.0311. STANDARDS FOR CONTROL OF GRAYWATER
Sec. 26.033. RATING OF WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.034. APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM PLANS
Sec. 26.0345. DISCHARGE FROM AQUACULTURE FACILITIES
Sec. 26.035. FEDERAL GRANTS
Sec. 26.036. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Sec. 26.037. APPROVAL OF PLANS
Sec. 26.038. FISCAL CONTROL ON WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Sec. 26.039. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES AND SPILLS
Sec. 26.040. GENERAL PERMITS
Sec. 26.0405. GENERAL PERMITS FOR CERTAIN SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.0406. GENERAL PERMITS FOR AQUACULTURE; EXEMPTION FOR CLEANING STRUCTURES USED FOR GROWING OYSTERS
Sec. 26.041. HEALTH HAZARDS
Sec. 26.042. MONITORING AND REPORTING
Sec. 26.043. THE STATE OF TEXAS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMPACT
Sec. 26.044. DISPOSAL OF BOAT SEWAGE
Sec. 26.045. PUMP-OUT FACILITIES FOR BOAT SEWAGE
Sec. 26.046. HEARINGS ON PROTECTION OF EDWARDS AQUIFER FROM POLLUTION
Sec. 26.0461. FEES FOR EDWARDS AQUIFER PLANS
Sec. 26.047. PERMIT CONDITIONS AND PRETREATMENT STANDARDS CONCERNING PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS
Sec. 26.048. PROHIBITION OF DISCHARGE TO A PLAYA FROM A CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION
Sec. 26.0481. DISPOSAL OF DAIRY WASTE IN RETENTION FACILITY
Sec. 26.049. SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS
Sec. 26.0491. MODEL STANDARDS TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER FROM SANITARY SEWERS
Sec. 26.050. DIGITAL COPIES OF BOUNDARY LINES
Sec. 26.052. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR AQUATIC HERBICIDE APPLICATION
Sec. 26.053. DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS WATER PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER C. REGIONAL AND AREA-WIDE SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.081. REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEMS; GENERAL POLICY
Sec. 26.082. HEARING TO DEFINE AREA OF REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.083. HEARING TO DESIGNATE SYSTEMS TO SERVE THE AREA DEFINED; ORDER; ELECTION; ETC
Sec. 26.084. ACTIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMISSION AFTER DESIGNATIONS OF SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.085. INCLUSION AT A LATER TIME
Sec. 26.086. RATES FOR SERVICES BY DESIGNATED SYSTEMS
Sec. 26.087. ELECTION FOR APPROVAL OF REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER D. PROHIBITION AGAINST POLLUTION; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 26.121. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES PROHIBITED
Sec. 26.1211. PRETREATMENT EFFLUENT STANDARDS
Sec. 26.127. COMMISSION AS PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 26.128. GROUNDWATER QUALITY
Sec. 26.129. DUTY OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 26.130. DUTY OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Sec. 26.131. DUTIES OF RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 26.131. DUTIES OF RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 26.1311. DUTY OF STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
Sec. 26.132. EVAPORATION PITS REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 26.135. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
Sec. 26.137. COMMENT PERIOD FOR EDWARDS AQUIFER PROTECTION PLANS
SUBCHAPTER E. AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 26.171. INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WATER
Sec. 26.172. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSION
Sec. 26.173. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 26.175. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 26.176. DISPOSAL SYSTEM RULES
Sec. 26.177. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DUTIES OF CITIES
Sec. 26.178. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPENDENT ON WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
Sec. 26.179. DESIGNATION OF WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ZONES IN CERTAIN AREAS
Sec. 26.180. NONPOINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER F. CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
Sec. 26.215. PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 26.2171. VENUE
SUBCHAPTER G. OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Sec. 26.261. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 26.262. POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 26.263. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.264. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 26.265. TEXAS SPILL RESPONSE ACCOUNT
Sec. 26.266. REMOVAL OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE
Sec. 26.267. EXEMPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER H. POULTRY OPERATIONS
Sec. 26.301. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.302. REGULATION OF POULTRY FACILITIES
Sec. 26.303. HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF POULTRY CARCASSES
Sec. 26.304. RECORDS OF SALE, PURCHASE, TRANSFER, OR APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER
Sec. 26.305. INSPECTION OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER I. UNDERGROUND AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE
Sec. 26.341. PURPOSE
Sec. 26.342. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.343. REGULATED SUBSTANCES
Sec. 26.344. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 26.3441. ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Sec. 26.3442. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SAFETY AT STORAGE VESSELS
Sec. 26.3443. CERTAIN COMMISSION EXEMPTIONS AND RULES; AMENDMENTS AND ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
Sec. 26.3444. CERTIFICATION FEE
Sec. 26.3445. LOCATION OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER RECYCLING FACILITY
Sec. 26.345. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 26.346. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 26.3465. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Sec. 26.3467. DUTY TO ENSURE CERTIFICATION OF TANK BEFORE DELIVERY
Sec. 26.347. TANK STANDARDS
Sec. 26.3475. RELEASE DETECTION REQUIREMENTS; SPILL AND OVERFILL PREVENTION; CORROSION PROTECTION; NOTICE OF VIOLATION; SHUTDOWN
Sec. 26.3476. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT REQUIRED FOR TANKS LOCATED OVER CERTAIN AQUIFERS
Sec. 26.348. LEAK DETECTION AND RECORD MAINTENANCE
Sec. 26.349. REPORTING OF RELEASES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 26.350. TANK CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 26.351. CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 26.3511. CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE COMMISSION
Sec. 26.3512. OWNER OR OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY; LIMITATIONS ON ACCOUNT PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 26.3513. LIABILITY AND COSTS: MULTIPLE OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Sec. 26.3514. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF LENDER
Sec. 26.3515. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF CORPORATE FIDUCIARY
Sec. 26.3516. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF TAXING UNIT
Sec. 26.352. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 26.354. EMERGENCY ORDERS
Sec. 26.355. RECOVERY OF COSTS
Sec. 26.356. INSPECTIONS, MONITORING, AND TESTING
Sec. 26.357. STANDARDS AND RULES
Sec. 26.3571. ELIGIBLE OWNER OR OPERATOR
Sec. 26.3572. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION CLEANUP PROGRAM
Sec. 26.3573. PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK REMEDIATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 26.35731. CONSIDERATION AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 26.35735. CLAIMS AUDIT
Sec. 26.3574. FEE ON DELIVERY OF CERTAIN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Sec. 26.358. COLLECTION, USE, AND DISPOSITION OF STORAGE TANK FEES AND OTHER REVENUES
Sec. 26.359. LOCAL REGULATION OR ORDINANCE
Sec. 26.360. PRIVATIZATION OF PROGRAM
Sec. 26.361. EXPIRATION OF REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 26.362. SUIT TO TEST VALIDITY OF CLOSURE LETTER
Sec. 26.363. RELIANCE ON CLOSURE LETTER
Sec. 26.364. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO CONTRACT TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 26.365. REGISTRATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS WHO CONTRACT TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Sec. 26.366. LICENSURE OF PERSONS WHO SUPERVISE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Sec. 26.367. LICENSURE OF GEOSCIENTISTS WHO SUPERVISE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER J. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
Sec. 26.401. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 26.402. DEFINITION
Sec. 26.403. CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF TEXAS GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Sec. 26.404. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 26.405. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE
Sec. 26.406. GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION INFORMATION AND REPORTS; RULES
Sec. 26.407. PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PLANS
Sec. 26.408. NOTICE OF GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
SUBCHAPTER K. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 26.451. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.452. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONTRACTOR
Sec. 26.456. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK ON-SITE SUPERVISOR LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER L. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN WATERSHEDS
Sec. 26.501. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.502. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 26.503. REGULATION OF CERTAIN CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION WASTES
Sec. 26.504. WASTE APPLICATION FIELD SOIL SAMPLING AND TESTING
SUBCHAPTER M. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREAS
Sec. 26.551. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26.552. APPLICABILITY; PILOT PROGRAM
Sec. 26.553. REGULATION OF QUARRIES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA
Sec. 26.554. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISCHARGES OF CERTAIN WASTES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA
Sec. 26.555. INSPECTIONS OF AND SAMPLING OF WATER IN PILOT PROGRAM AREAS
Sec. 26.556. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES OF CERTAIN WASTES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 26.557. EMERGENCY ORDERS
Sec. 26.558. RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA
Sec. 26.559. RECLAMATION AND RESTORATION FUND ACCOUNT
Sec. 26.560. COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 26.562. EXPIRATION
CHAPTER 27.
INJECTION WELLS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 27.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 27.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 27.003. POLICY AND PURPOSE
SUBCHAPTER B. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 27.011. PERMIT FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 27.012. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 27.013. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 27.014. APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 27.015. LETTER FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 27.016. INSPECTION OF WELL LOCATION
Sec. 27.017. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHER ENTITIES
Sec. 27.018. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 27.019. RULES, ETC
Sec. 27.020. MINING OF SULFUR
Sec. 27.021. PERMIT FOR DISPOSAL OF BRINE FROM DESALINATION OPERATIONS OR OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS IN CLASS I INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 27.023. JURISDICTION OVER IN SITU URANIUM APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Sec. 27.024. SHARING OF GEOLOGIC, HYDROLOGIC, AND WATER QUALITY DATA
Sec. 27.025. GENERAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING USE OF CLASS I INJECTION WELL TO INJECT NONHAZARDOUS BRINE FROM DESALINATION OPERATIONS OR NONHAZARDOUS DRINKING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS
Sec. 27.026. DUAL AUTHORIZATION OF INJECTION WELLS TO INJECT NONHAZARDOUS BRINE FROM DESALINATION OPERATIONS OR NONHAZARDOUS DRINKING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS
SUBCHAPTER C. OIL AND GAS WASTE; INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 27.031. PERMIT FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION; CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 27.032. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 27.0321. APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 27.033. LETTER OF DETERMINATION
Sec. 27.034. RAILROAD COMMISSION RULES, ETC
Sec. 27.035. JURISDICTION OVER IN SITU RECOVERY OF TAR SANDS
Sec. 27.036. JURISDICTION OVER BRINE MINING
Sec. 27.037. JURISDICTION OVER CLOSED-LOOP GEOTHERMAL INJECTION WELLS
SUBCHAPTER C-1. GEOLOGIC STORAGE AND ASSOCIATED INJECTION OF ANTHROPOGENIC CARBON DIOXIDE
Sec. 27.040. DEFINITION
Sec. 27.041. JURISDICTION
Sec. 27.042. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 27.043. PERMIT FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 27.044. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 27.045. FEES
Sec. 27.046. LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 27.0461. LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 27.047. RULES
Sec. 27.048. CONSISTENCY WITH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 27.049. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 27.050. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER D. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sec. 27.051. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 27.0511. CONDITIONS OF CERTAIN PERMITS
Sec. 27.0513. AREA PERMITS AND PRODUCTION AREAS FOR URANIUM MINING
Sec. 27.0515. FACILITIES REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FEDERAL APPROVAL
Sec. 27.0516. PERMITS FOR INJECTION WELLS THAT TRANSECT OR TERMINATE IN PORTION OF EDWARDS AQUIFER WITHIN EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES OF BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Sec. 27.052. COPIES OF PERMIT; FILING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 27.053. RECORD OF STRATA
Sec. 27.054. ELECTRIC OR DRILLING LOG
Sec. 27.055. CASING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 27.056. FACTORS IN SETTING CASING DEPTH
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 27.071. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 27.072. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS
Sec. 27.073. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER F. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL REMEDIES
Sec. 27.101. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 27.1011. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 27.1012. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 27.1013. PAYMENT OF PENALTY; REFUND
Sec. 27.1014. RECOVERY OF PENALTY
Sec. 27.102. INJUNCTION, ETC
Sec. 27.103. PROCEDURE
Sec. 27.104. EFFECT OF PERMIT ON CIVIL LIABILITY
Sec. 27.105. CRIMINAL FINES
SUBCHAPTER G. AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY PROJECTS
Sec. 27.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 27.152. JURISDICTION
Sec. 27.153. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF CLASS V INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 27.154. TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Sec. 27.155. REPORTING OF INJECTION AND RECOVERY VOLUMES
Sec. 27.156. REPORTING OF WATER QUALITY DATA
Sec. 27.157. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER H. AQUIFER RECHARGE PROJECTS
Sec. 27.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 27.202. JURISDICTION
Sec. 27.203. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF CLASS V INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 27.204. TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Sec. 27.205. REPORTING OF INJECTION VOLUMES
Sec. 27.206. REPORTING OF WATER QUALITY DATA
Sec. 27.207. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 28.
WATER WELLS AND DRILLED OR MINED SHAFTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 28.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. WATER WELLS
Sec. 28.011. UNDERGROUND WATER: REGULATIONS
Sec. 28.012. CERTAIN WELLS TO BE PLUGGED OR CASED
SUBCHAPTER C. DRILLED OR MINED SHAFTS
Sec. 28.021. PERMIT FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 28.022. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 28.023. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 28.024. APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 28.025. LETTER FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 28.026. INSPECTION OF SHAFT LOCATION
Sec. 28.027. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 28.028. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 28.029. DELEGATION OF HEARING POWERS
Sec. 28.030. RULES, ETC
Sec. 28.031. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 28.032. COPIES OF PERMIT; FILING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 28.033. RECORD OF STRATA
Sec. 28.034. GEOPHYSICAL AND DRILLING LOG
Sec. 28.035. SEISMIC REFLECTION SURVEY
Sec. 28.036. CASING, LINER, AND SEAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 28.037. FACTORS IN SETTING CASING, LINER, AND SEAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 28.038. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
SUBCHAPTER D. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 28.051. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 28.052. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS
Sec. 28.053. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER E. LEAKING WATER WELLS GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 28.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 28.102. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 28.103. LEAKING WATER WELLS FUND
Sec. 28.104. LEAKING WATER WELLS PROGRAM
Sec. 28.105. APPLICATION FOR GRANT
Sec. 28.106. ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS FOR GRANTS; PRIORITIZATION
Sec. 28.107. RESTRICTION ON USE OF GRANT
CHAPTER 28A.
CERTAIN AGGREGATE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 28A.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION
Sec. 28A.051. REGISTRATION
Sec. 28A.052. SURVEY
Sec. 28A.053. INSPECTION
Sec. 28A.054. REPORT
SUBCHAPTER C. FEES AND ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 28A.101. FEES
Sec. 28A.102. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Sec. 28A.151. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
CHAPTER 29.
OIL AND GAS WASTE HAULERS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 29.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 29.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. PERMITS
Sec. 29.011. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 29.012. APPLICATION FORM
Sec. 29.013. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 29.014. REJECTING AN APPLICATION
Sec. 29.015. APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 29.018. SUSPENSION; REFUSAL TO RENEW
Sec. 29.019. APPEAL
Sec. 29.020. SUIT TO COMPEL RAILROAD COMMISSION TO ACT
Sec. 29.021. VENUE
SUBCHAPTER C. COMMISSION AUTHORITY
Sec. 29.031. RULEMAKING POWER
Sec. 29.032. COPIES OF RULES
Sec. 29.033. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES
Sec. 29.034. ACCESS TO PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER D. OFFENSES; PENALTIES
Sec. 29.041. HAULING WITHOUT PERMIT
Sec. 29.042. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 29.043. USING HAULERS WITHOUT PERMIT
Sec. 29.044. DISPOSING OF OIL AND GAS WASTE
Sec. 29.045. USE OF UNMARKED VEHICLES
Sec. 29.046. PENALTY
Sec. 29.047. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 29.048. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Sec. 29.049. PAYMENT OF PENALTY; REFUND
Sec. 29.050. RECOVERY OF PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER E. CIVIL ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 29.051. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 29.052. INJUNCTION
Sec. 29.053. PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 30.
REGIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 30.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 30.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 30.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 30.004. CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 30.005. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. REGIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sec. 30.021. DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Sec. 30.022. PURCHASE AND SALE OF FACILITIES
Sec. 30.023. LEASE OF FACILITIES
Sec. 30.024. OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Sec. 30.025. WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTS BY DISTRICT
Sec. 30.026. CONTRACTS BY RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 30.027. CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC AGENCY
Sec. 30.028. CONTRACT PROVISIONS
Sec. 30.029. CONTINUED USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
Sec. 30.030. SOURCE OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Sec. 30.031. RATES
Sec. 30.032. SERVICE TO MORE THAN ONE PUBLIC AGENCY
Sec. 30.033. PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE
Sec. 30.034. COST OF RELOCATING, ALTERING, ETC
Sec. 30.035. ELECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRICT REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 30.051. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 30.052. FORM, DENOMINATION, INTEREST RATE
Sec. 30.053. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 30.054. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS
Sec. 30.055. INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 30.056. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S EXAMINATION
Sec. 30.057. REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 30.058. VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 30.059. BONDS INCONTESTABLE
Sec. 30.060. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 30.061. INVESTMENT SECURITIES UNDER UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Sec. 30.062. BONDS AS AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 30.063. SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 30.064. FUNDS SET ASIDE FROM BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 30.065. INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 30.066. RATES AND CHARGES
SUBCHAPTER D. RIVER AUTHORITY PLANNING
Sec. 30.101. AUTHORIZATION OF REGIONAL PLANS
Sec. 30.102. PLANNING IN RELATED FIELDS
Sec. 30.103. JOINT PLANNING
Sec. 30.104. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANNING AGENCIES
Sec. 30.105. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 30.106. SUPERVISION BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 31.
SUBSURFACE EXCAVATIONS
Sec. 31.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 31.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 31.003. PERMIT FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 31.004. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 31.005. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 31.006. CONTENTS OF PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 31.007. APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 31.008. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 31.009. DELEGATION OF HEARING POWERS
Sec. 31.010. RULES
Sec. 31.011. PENDING LITIGATION
Sec. 31.012. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 31.013. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sec. 31.014. ADDITIONAL PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS
Sec. 31.015. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
Sec. 31.016. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 31.017. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS
Sec. 31.018. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER 32.
SUBSURFACE AREA DRIP DISPERSAL SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 32.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 32.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 32.003. POLICY AND PURPOSE
SUBCHAPTER B. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 32.051. PERMIT FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 32.052. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Sec. 32.053. INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Sec. 32.054. INSPECTION OF DISPERSION AREA
Sec. 32.055. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 32.056. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 32.057. OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED RULES
SUBCHAPTER C. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sec. 32.101. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 32.102. COPIES OF PERMIT FILING REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 32.151. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY
Sec. 32.152. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS
SUBTITLE E. GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 35.
GROUNDWATER STUDIES
Sec. 35.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 35.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 35.003. SURFACE WATER LAWS NOT APPLICABLE
Sec. 35.004. DESIGNATION OF GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREAS
Sec. 35.007. IDENTIFYING, DESIGNATING, AND DELINEATING PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREAS
Sec. 35.008. PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA; CONSIDERATION OF CREATION OF NEW DISTRICT OR ADDITION OF LAND IN PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA TO EXISTING DISTRICT; COMMISSION ORDER
Sec. 35.009. NOTICE AND HEARING
Sec. 35.012. CREATION OF DISTRICT IN PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 35.013. ADDING PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA TO EXISTING DISTRICT
Sec. 35.014. COSTS OF ELECTIONS
Sec. 35.015. STATE ASSISTANCE
Sec. 35.017. STATE-OWNED LAND
Sec. 35.018. REPORTS
Sec. 35.019. WATER AVAILABILITY
Sec. 35.020. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PROCESS
CHAPTER 36.
GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 36.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36.0015. PURPOSE
Sec. 36.002. OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 36.011. METHOD OF CREATING DISTRICT
Sec. 36.012. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 36.013. PETITION TO CREATE DISTRICT
Sec. 36.014. NOTICE AND PUBLIC MEETING ON DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 36.015. COMMISSION CERTIFICATION AND ORDER
Sec. 36.0151. CREATION OF DISTRICT FOR PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.016. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
Sec. 36.0161. METHOD FOR APPOINTING TEMPORARY DIRECTORS FOR DISTRICT IN PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.017. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION FOR DISTRICT IN A MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.0171. TAX AUTHORITY AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION FOR DISTRICT IN A PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.018. INCLUSION OF MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 36.019. CONFIRMATION ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING LAND IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 36.020. BOND AND TAX PROPOSAL
Sec. 36.021. NOTIFICATION OF COUNTY CLERK
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 36.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 36.052. OTHER LAWS NOT APPLICABLE
Sec. 36.053. QUORUM
Sec. 36.054. OFFICERS
Sec. 36.055. SWORN STATEMENT, BOND, AND OATH OF OFFICE
Sec. 36.056. GENERAL MANAGER
Sec. 36.057. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT
Sec. 36.058. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Sec. 36.059. GENERAL ELECTIONS
Sec. 36.060. FEES OF OFFICE; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 36.061. POLICIES
Sec. 36.062. OFFICES AND MEETING PLACES
Sec. 36.063. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Sec. 36.064. MEETINGS
Sec. 36.065. RECORDS
Sec. 36.066. SUITS
Sec. 36.067. CONTRACTS
Sec. 36.068. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 36.101. RULEMAKING POWER
Sec. 36.1011. EMERGENCY RULES
Sec. 36.1015. RULES FOR PERMITS IN BRACKISH GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION ZONES
Sec. 36.102. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES
Sec. 36.1021. DEFERRAL OF PENALTY
Sec. 36.1022. RECOVERY OF CIVIL PENALTY BY WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
Sec. 36.1025. PETITION TO CHANGE RULES
Sec. 36.103. IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES
Sec. 36.104. PURCHASE, SALE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
Sec. 36.105. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 36.106. SURVEYS
Sec. 36.107. RESEARCH
Sec. 36.1071. MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 36.1072. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 36.1073. AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 36.108. JOINT PLANNING IN MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.1081. TECHNICAL STAFF AND SUBCOMMITTEES FOR JOINT PLANNING
Sec. 36.1083. APPEAL OF DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS
Sec. 36.10835. JUDICIAL APPEAL OF DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS
Sec. 36.1084. MODELED AVAILABLE GROUNDWATER
Sec. 36.1085. MANAGEMENT PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Sec. 36.1086. JOINT EFFORTS BY DISTRICTS IN A MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 36.109. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Sec. 36.110. PUBLICATION OF PLANS AND INFORMATION
Sec. 36.111. RECORDS AND REPORTS
Sec. 36.112. DRILLERS' LOGS
Sec. 36.113. PERMITS FOR WELLS; PERMIT AMENDMENTS
Sec. 36.1131. ELEMENTS OF PERMIT
Sec. 36.1132. PERMITS BASED ON MODELED AVAILABLE GROUNDWATER
Sec. 36.114. PERMIT; PERMIT AMENDMENT; APPLICATION AND HEARING
Sec. 36.1145. OPERATING PERMIT RENEWAL
Sec. 36.1146. CHANGE IN OPERATING PERMITS
Sec. 36.115. DRILLING OR ALTERING WELL WITHOUT PERMIT
Sec. 36.116. REGULATION OF SPACING AND PRODUCTION
Sec. 36.117. EXEMPTIONS; EXCEPTION; LIMITATIONS
Sec. 36.118. OPEN OR UNCOVERED WELLS
Sec. 36.119. ILLEGAL DRILLING AND OPERATION OF WELL; CITIZEN SUIT
Sec. 36.120. INFORMATION
Sec. 36.121. LIMITATION ON RULEMAKING POWER OF DISTRICTS OVER WELLS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 36.122. TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER OUT OF DISTRICT
Sec. 36.123. RIGHT TO ENTER LAND
Sec. 36.124. DISTRICT ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID
SUBCHAPTER E. DISTRICT FINANCES
Sec. 36.151. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 36.152. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 36.153. ANNUAL AUDIT
Sec. 36.154. ANNUAL BUDGET
Sec. 36.155. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 36.156. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 36.1561. INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sec. 36.157. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Sec. 36.158. GRANTS
Sec. 36.159. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT PLAN FUNDS
Sec. 36.160. FUNDS
Sec. 36.161. ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING
SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.171. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.172. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.173. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.174. FORM OF BONDS OR NOTES
Sec. 36.175. PROVISIONS OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.176. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 36.177. BONDS AND NOTES AS INVESTMENTS
Sec. 36.178. BONDS AND NOTES AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 36.179. TAX STATUS OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 36.180. ELECTION
Sec. 36.181. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER
SUBCHAPTER G. DISTRICT REVENUES
Sec. 36.201. LEVY OF TAXES
Sec. 36.202. BOARD AUTHORITY
Sec. 36.203. TAX RATE
Sec. 36.204. TAX APPRAISAL, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
Sec. 36.205. AUTHORITY TO SET FEES
Sec. 36.206. DISTRICT FEES
Sec. 36.207. USE OF FEES
SUBCHAPTER H. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 36.251. SUIT AGAINST DISTRICT
Sec. 36.252. SUIT TO BE EXPEDITED
Sec. 36.253. TRIAL OF SUIT
Sec. 36.254. SUBCHAPTER CUMULATIVE
SUBCHAPTER I. PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND DISSOLUTION
Sec. 36.301. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 36.3011. COMMISSION INQUIRY AND ACTION REGARDING DISTRICT DUTIES
Sec. 36.302. LEGISLATIVE AUDIT REVIEW; DETERMINATION OF WHETHER DISTRICT IS OPERATIONAL
Sec. 36.303. ACTION BY COMMISSION
Sec. 36.3035. APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER
Sec. 36.304. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 36.305. NOTICE OF HEARING FOR DISSOLUTION OF BOARD OR DISTRICT
Sec. 36.306. INVESTIGATION
Sec. 36.307. ORDER OF DISSOLUTION OF BOARD
Sec. 36.308. CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER
Sec. 36.309. APPEALS
Sec. 36.310. ASSETS ESCHEAT
SUBCHAPTER J. ADDING TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
Sec. 36.321. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER
Sec. 36.322. ASSUMPTION OF BONDS
Sec. 36.323. HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF PETITION
Sec. 36.324. RECORDING PETITION
Sec. 36.325. ADDING CERTAIN TERRITORY BY PETITION
Sec. 36.326. HEARING ON PETITION
Sec. 36.327. RESOLUTION TO ADD TERRITORY
Sec. 36.328. ELECTION TO RATIFY ANNEXATION OF LAND
Sec. 36.329. NOTICE AND PROCEDURE OF ELECTION
Sec. 36.330. LIABILITY OF ADDED TERRITORY
Sec. 36.331. ANNEXATION OF NONCONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
SUBCHAPTER K. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 36.351. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 36.352. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 36.353. NOTICE AND HEARING ON CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 36.354. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 36.355. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 36.356. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 36.357. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 36.358. VOTED BUT UNISSUED BONDS
Sec. 36.359. FILING OF ORDER WITH COUNTY CLERK AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBCHAPTER L. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LOAN ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 36.3705. DEFINITION
Sec. 36.371. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT LOAN ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 36.372. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 36.373. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 36.374. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
SUBCHAPTER M. PERMIT AND PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS;
Sec. 36.401. DEFINITION
Sec. 36.402. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 36.403. SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING
Sec. 36.404. NOTICE
Sec. 36.405. HEARING REGISTRATION
Sec. 36.4051. BOARD ACTION; CONTESTED CASE HEARING REQUESTS; PRELIMINARY HEARING
Sec. 36.406. HEARING PROCEDURES
Sec. 36.407. EVIDENCE
Sec. 36.408. RECORDING
Sec. 36.409. CONTINUANCE
Sec. 36.410. PROPOSAL FOR DECISION
Sec. 36.411. BOARD ACTION
Sec. 36.412. REQUEST FOR REHEARING OR FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Sec. 36.413. DECISION; WHEN FINAL
Sec. 36.414. CONSOLIDATED HEARING ON APPLICATIONS
Sec. 36.415. RULES; ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 36.416. HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; RULES
Sec. 36.4165. FINAL DECISION; CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS
Sec. 36.417. RULES; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 36.418. RULES; CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS; APPLICABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
SUBCHAPTER N. AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY PROJECTS
Sec. 36.451. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36.452. APPLICABILITY TO RECOVERY WELLS THAT ALSO FUNCTION AS INJECTION WELLS
Sec. 36.453. REGISTRATION AND REPORTING OF WELLS
Sec. 36.454. PERMITTING, SPACING, AND PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 36.455. FEES AND SURCHARGES
Sec. 36.456. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS
Sec. 36.457. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED
SUBTITLE F. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 37.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 37.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 37.002. RULES
Sec. 37.003. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sec. 37.004. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 37.0045. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES
Sec. 37.005. ISSUANCE AND DENIAL OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Sec. 37.006. RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION
Sec. 37.007. LICENSING EXAMINATIONS
Sec. 37.008. TRAINING; CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sec. 37.009. FEES
Sec. 37.010. ADVERTISING
Sec. 37.011. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 37.012. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Sec. 37.013. PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION
Sec. 37.014. ROSTER OF LICENSE HOLDERS AND REGISTRANTS
Sec. 37.015. POWER TO CONTRACT
TITLE 3. RIVER COMPACTS
CHAPTER 41.
RIO GRANDE COMPACT
Sec. 41.001. RATIFICATION
Sec. 41.002. ORIGINAL COPY
Sec. 41.003. COMMISSIONER
Sec. 41.004. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 41.005. OATH
Sec. 41.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 41.007. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Sec. 41.008. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 41.0081. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS
Sec. 41.0082. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 41.009. TEXT OF COMPACT
CHAPTER 42.
PECOS RIVER COMPACT
Sec. 42.001. RATIFICATION
Sec. 42.002. ORIGINAL COPY
Sec. 42.003. COMMISSIONER
Sec. 42.004. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 42.005. OATH
Sec. 42.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 42.007. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Sec. 42.0071. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS
Sec. 42.008. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 42.009. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 42.010. TEXT OF COMPACT
CHAPTER 43.
CANADIAN RIVER COMPACT
Sec. 43.001. RATIFICATION
Sec. 43.002. ORIGINAL COPY
Sec. 43.003. COMMISSIONER
Sec. 43.004. EXPENSES
Sec. 43.0041. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 43.0042. OATH
Sec. 43.0043. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Sec. 43.005. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 43.0051. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS
Sec. 43.0052. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 43.0053. CANADIAN RIVER REVOLVING FUND
Sec. 43.006. TEXT OF COMPACT
CHAPTER 44.
SABINE RIVER COMPACT
Sec. 44.001. RATIFICATION
Sec. 44.002. ORIGINAL COPY
Sec. 44.003. MEMBERS
Sec. 44.004. TERMS OF OFFICE
Sec. 44.005. OATH
Sec. 44.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 44.007. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Sec. 44.0071. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS
Sec. 44.008. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 44.009. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 44.010. TEXT OF COMPACT
CHAPTER 46.
RED RIVER COMPACT
Sec. 46.001. RATIFICATION
Sec. 46.002. ORIGINAL COPY
Sec. 46.003. COMMISSIONER
Sec. 46.004. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 46.005. OATH
Sec. 46.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 46.007. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 46.0071. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS
Sec. 46.008. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 46.009. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Sec. 46.010. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Sec. 46.011. NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PARTIES; COPIES
Sec. 46.012. TIME WHEN COMPACT BINDING
Sec. 46.013. TEXT OF COMPACT
TITLE 4. GENERAL LAW DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 49.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 49.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 49.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 49.003. PENALTY
Sec. 49.004. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF DISTRICT RULES
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION
Sec. 49.010. ORDER OR ACT CREATING DISTRICT
Sec. 49.011. NOTICE APPLICABLE TO CREATION OF A DISTRICT BY THE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 49.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 49.052. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 49.053. QUORUM
Sec. 49.054. OFFICERS
Sec. 49.055. SWORN STATEMENT, BOND, AND OATH OF OFFICE
Sec. 49.056. GENERAL MANAGER
Sec. 49.057. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT
Sec. 49.058. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Sec. 49.059. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 49.060. FEES OF OFFICE; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 49.061. SEAL
Sec. 49.062. OFFICES AND MEETING PLACES
Sec. 49.063. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Sec. 49.0631. DISTRICT INFORMATION ON WATER BILL
Sec. 49.064. MEETINGS
Sec. 49.065. RECORDS
Sec. 49.066. SUITS
Sec. 49.067. CONTRACTS
Sec. 49.068. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Sec. 49.069. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Sec. 49.070. WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Sec. 49.071. DISTRICT NAME CHANGE
Sec. 49.072. LIMITATION ON FUTURE EMPLOYMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. ELECTION PROVISIONS
Sec. 49.101. GENERAL
Sec. 49.102. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION
Sec. 49.1025. QUALIFIED VOTERS IN CONFIRMATION ELECTION
Sec. 49.103. TERMS OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 49.104. ALTERNATIVE ELECTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 49.1045. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS IN LESS POPULOUS DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.105. VACANCIES
Sec. 49.106. BOND ELECTIONS
Sec. 49.107. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX
Sec. 49.108. CONTRACT ELECTIONS
Sec. 49.109. AGENT DURING ELECTION PERIOD
Sec. 49.110. ELECTION JUDGE
Sec. 49.111. EXEMPTIONS FROM USE OF ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEMS
Sec. 49.112. CANCELLATION OF ELECTION; REMOVAL OF BALLOT MEASURE
Sec. 49.113. NOTICE FOR FILING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
SUBCHAPTER E. FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 49.151. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 49.152. PURPOSES FOR BORROWING MONEY
Sec. 49.153. REVENUE NOTES
Sec. 49.154. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES; TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES
Sec. 49.155. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 49.156. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 49.157. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 49.1571. INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sec. 49.158. FISCAL YEAR
SUBCHAPTER F. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 49.181. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION OVER ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS
Sec. 49.182. COMMISSION SUPERVISION OF PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 49.183. BOND SALES
Sec. 49.184. APPROVAL OF BONDS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION OF BONDS
Sec. 49.185. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 49.186. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS; SECURITY FOR FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER G. AUDIT OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.191. DUTY TO AUDIT
Sec. 49.192. FORM OF AUDIT
Sec. 49.193. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Sec. 49.194. FILING OF AUDITS, AFFIDAVITS, AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
Sec. 49.195. REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 49.196. ACCESS TO AND MAINTENANCE OF DISTRICT RECORDS
Sec. 49.197. FINANCIALLY DORMANT DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.198. AUDIT REPORT EXEMPTION
Sec. 49.199. POLICIES AND AUDITS OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.1991. EFFICIENCY REVIEW OF RIVER AUTHORITIES
Sec. 49.200. REVIEW AND COMMENT ON BUDGET OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER H. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 49.211. POWERS
Sec. 49.212. FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 49.2121. ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS
Sec. 49.2122. ESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTOMER CLASSES
Sec. 49.2125. FEES AND OTHER CHARGES OF CERTAIN REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITIES AFTER ANNEXATION
Sec. 49.2127. PIPELINE FEES AND REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.213. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CONTRACTS
Sec. 49.214. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
Sec. 49.2145. USE OF MONEY RECEIVED UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 49.215. SERVICE TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT
Sec. 49.216. ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 49.217. OPERATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES ON OR NEAR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Sec. 49.218. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 49.219. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
Sec. 49.220. RIGHT TO USE EXISTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 49.221. RIGHT TO ENTER LAND
Sec. 49.222. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 49.223. COSTS OF RELOCATION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 49.224. POWER TO CONDEMN CEMETERIES
Sec. 49.225. LEASES
Sec. 49.226. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 49.2261. PURCHASE, SALE, OR OTHER EXCHANGE OF WATER OR WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 49.227. AUTHORITY TO ACT JOINTLY
Sec. 49.228. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Sec. 49.229. GRANTS AND GIFTS
Sec. 49.2291. DONATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 49.230. AREA-WIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Sec. 49.231. STANDBY FEES
Sec. 49.232. LABORATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Sec. 49.233. ELECTRIC GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.234. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN PRIVATE ON-SITE FACILITIES
Sec. 49.235. DISTRICT ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID
Sec. 49.236. NOTICE OF TAX HEARING
Sec. 49.23601. AUTOMATIC ELECTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE FOR LOW TAX RATE DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.23602. AUTOMATIC ELECTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPED DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.23603. PETITION ELECTION TO REDUCE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.237. DISTRICT CONSENT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 49.238. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Sec. 49.239. COOPERATIVE FLOOD CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER I. CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND MACHINERY CONTRACTS
Sec. 49.271. CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 49.272. REPORTS FURNISHED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Sec. 49.273. CONTRACT AWARD
Sec. 49.2731. PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS
Sec. 49.274. EMERGENCY APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PROJECTS
Sec. 49.275. CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Sec. 49.276. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 49.277. INSPECTION OF AND REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 49.278. NONAPPLICABILITY
Sec. 49.279. PREVAILING WAGE RATES
SUBCHAPTER J. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND
Sec. 49.301. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER
Sec. 49.302. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LESS THAN ALL THE LANDOWNERS
Sec. 49.303. EXCLUDING LAND OR OTHER PROPERTY FROM DISTRICT
Sec. 49.304. HEARING TO ANNOUNCE PROPOSED EXCLUSIONS AND TO RECEIVE PETITIONS
Sec. 49.305. PETITION
Sec. 49.306. GROUNDS FOR EXCLUSION
Sec. 49.307. HEARING AND ORDER EXCLUDING LAND
Sec. 49.3075. EXCLUSION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICES; NO OUTSTANDING BONDS
Sec. 49.3076. EXCLUSION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICES; BONDS OUTSTANDING
Sec. 49.3077. TAX LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED LAND; BONDS OUTSTANDING
Sec. 49.3078. PETITION FOR EXCLUSION: ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Sec. 49.308. SUIT TO REVIEW EXCLUSION
Sec. 49.309. EXCLUSION OF NONIRRIGATED PROPERTY
Sec. 49.310. AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE LAND
Sec. 49.311. CONSENT FROM HOLDERS OF INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 49.312. RESULTS OF EXCLUSION
Sec. 49.313. DISTRICT FACILITIES ON EXCLUDED PROPERTY
Sec. 49.314. WATER ALLOCATIONS
Sec. 49.315. ADDING AND EXCLUDING LAND BEFORE CONFIRMATION
Sec. 49.316. DIVISION OF DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER J-1. EXCLUSION OF URBAN PROPERTY FROM CERTAIN WATER DISTRICTS
Sec. 49.3181. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 49.3182. CONDITIONS FOR EXCLUSION OF URBAN PROPERTY
Sec. 49.3183. APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION
Sec. 49.3184. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION
Sec. 49.3185. DETERMINATION OF PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 49.3186. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE
Sec. 49.3187. NOTICE AND HEARING
Sec. 49.3188. RESOLUTION EXCLUDING URBAN PROPERTY OR REJECTING APPLICATION; EFFECTS OF EXCLUSION
Sec. 49.3189. CONVERSION OF WATER RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER K. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 49.321. DISSOLUTION AUTHORITY
Sec. 49.322. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 49.3225. ORDER WITHOUT HEARING
Sec. 49.323. INVESTIGATION
Sec. 49.324. ORDER OF DISSOLUTION
Sec. 49.325. CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER
Sec. 49.326. APPEALS
Sec. 49.327. ASSETS ESCHEAT TO STATE
SUBCHAPTER L. FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 49.351. FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 49.352. MUNICIPAL SYSTEM IN UNSERVED AREA
Sec. 49.353. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT FOR FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER M. NOTICES, REPORTS, AND BANKRUPTCY
Sec. 49.451. POSTING SIGNS IN THE DISTRICT
Sec. 49.452. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
Sec. 49.4521. PRESCRIBED NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
Sec. 49.453. NOTICE FORM FROM DISTRICT
Sec. 49.454. NOTICE OF UNPAID STANDBY FEES
Sec. 49.455. FILING INFORMATION
Sec. 49.456. BANKRUPTCY OF DISTRICTS; AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER N. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 49.461. POLICY AND PURPOSE
Sec. 49.462. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 49.463. AUTHORIZATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 49.464. ACQUISITION OF AND PAYMENT FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 49.4641. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON SITES ACQUIRED FOR WATER, SEWER, OR DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Sec. 49.4645. DISTRICT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES: BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 49.465. STANDARDS
Sec. 49.466. COMMISSION RULES
SUBCHAPTER O. EFFECT OF SUBDIVISION OF NONAGRICULTURAL LAND ON WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 49.501. DEFINITION
Sec. 49.502. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 49.503. PETITION BY MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIER TO CONVERT WATER USE AFTER SUBDIVISION
Sec. 49.504. EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIER'S FAILURE TO FILE A PETITION
Sec. 49.505. CALCULATION OF PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 49.506. PROVISION OR CONVERSION OF PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS BY DISTRICT
Sec. 49.507. CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS; WATER RIGHTS SALE CONTRACT
Sec. 49.508. CONTRACT TO USE PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS; WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
Sec. 49.509. DUTY OF RIO GRANDE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY TO CALCULATE CURRENT MARKET VALUE
Sec. 49.510. ACCOUNTING FOR SALE OF WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 49.511. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 49.512. MAP OF SERVICE AREA
CHAPTER 50.
PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 50.004. WRITE-IN VOTING IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER D. REPORTS TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 50.107. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION OVER ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS
CHAPTER 51.
WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.012. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.013. PETITION
Sec. 51.014. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 51.015. PLACE OF FILING; RECORDING
Sec. 51.016. COMMISSIONERS COURT OR COMMISSION TO CONSIDER CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.017. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: HEARING
Sec. 51.018. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.019. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: NAME
Sec. 51.020. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: TESTIMONY AT HEARING
Sec. 51.021. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION
Sec. 51.022. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: APPEAL FROM ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 51.023. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: RECORD ON APPEAL; NOTICE OF APPEAL
Sec. 51.024. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: HEARING IN DISTRICT COURT; PROCEDURE
Sec. 51.025. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: JUDGMENT OF DISTRICT COURT; APPEAL
Sec. 51.026. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; BOND
Sec. 51.027. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: HEARING BY COMMISSION
Sec. 51.028. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.031. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: APPEAL FROM COMMISSION DECISION
Sec. 51.032. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY COMMISSION; BOND
Sec. 51.035. INCLUSION OF CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION IN DISTRICT
Sec. 51.036. CONFIRMATION ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING LAND IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 51.037. EXCLUSION OF PARTS OF DISTRICT; DISSOLUTION
Sec. 51.038. MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.039. BONDS OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.040. CONVERSION OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS INTO DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 51.041. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; NOTICE
Sec. 51.042. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; FINDINGS
Sec. 51.043. EFFECT OF CONVERSION
Sec. 51.044. RESERVATION OF CERTAIN POWERS FOR CONVERTED DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.045. CONVERSION OF A DISTRICT OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO A FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
Sec. 51.046. ORGANIZATION OF DISTRICT TO CONDUCT PRELIMINARY SURVEYS
Sec. 51.047. CREATION OF MASTER DISTRICT
Sec. 51.048. PURPOSES OF MASTER DISTRICT
Sec. 51.049. MASTER DISTRICT; PROCEDURE
Sec. 51.050. MASTER DISTRICT; DIRECTORS
Sec. 51.051. MASTER DISTRICT GOVERNED BY CHAPTER
Sec. 51.052. CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION CREATED AS A DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.071. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 51.0711. SPECIAL DIRECTOR
Sec. 51.072. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR
Sec. 51.0731. ELECTION DATE FOR CERTAIN DIRECTORS
Sec. 51.0732. UNIFORM ELECTION DATE
Sec. 51.075. APPLICATION TO GET ON BALLOT
Sec. 51.076. SELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.085. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 51.090. BONDS OF OFFICERS OF A DISTRICT ACTING AS FISCAL AGENT OR COLLECTING MONEY FOR UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.091. PROJECTS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.0951. MEETINGS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 51.121. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.122. ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.125. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 51.127. ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.128. EFFECT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.129. PUBLICATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.130. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.133. CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ACROSS AND OVER COUNTY AND PUBLIC ROADS
Sec. 51.134. CONSTRUCTING CULVERTS AND BRIDGES ACROSS AND UNDER RAILROAD TRACKS, ROADWAYS, AND INTERURBAN OR STREET RAILWAYS
Sec. 51.135. CONTRACTING FOR TOLL BRIDGES AND FERRY SERVICE
Sec. 51.149. CONTRACTS
Sec. 51.150. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS OR WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS
Sec. 51.156. CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.157. CONSTRUCTION CHARGES UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.158. ELECTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.159. CONVEYING PROPERTY TO THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.160. ENGINEERING DATA UNNECESSARY
Sec. 51.161. CONSENT OF UNITED STATES TO ALTER DISTRICT'S BOUNDARIES
Sec. 51.162. TAXES LEVIED BY DISTRICT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.163. ASSESSMENTS FOR CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.164. DURATION OF ANNUAL LEVIES FOR CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.165. SUPERIORITY OF LIEN TO SECURE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.166. DISTRICT'S AUTHORITY TO SOLICIT COOPERATION, DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 51.167. EXPENSE OF PROCURING COOPERATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 51.168. AUTHORITY OF CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 51.169. ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 51.170. ANNUAL TAX BY CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 51.171. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED OR AVAILABLE FUNDS OF CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 51.172. LIABILITY ON CONTRACTS OF ACQUIRED IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Sec. 51.173. AUTHORITY TO LEASE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVING THE DISTRICT
Sec. 51.174. COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS INCLUDED IN LEASE
Sec. 51.175. REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF LEASE RENTAL
Sec. 51.1751. ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR PAYMENT OF LEASE
Sec. 51.176. RECEIVER FOR LEASED IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Sec. 51.177. JOINT LEASE BY TWO OR MORE DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.178. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SUBJECT TO MORTGAGE
Sec. 51.179. REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE
Sec. 51.180. ELECTION TO APPROVE REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE
Sec. 51.181. JOINT ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED SYSTEM BY TWO OR MORE DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.182. AUTHORITY TO LEASE FACILITIES TO WATER CUSTOMERS
Sec. 51.184. PREFERENCE IN USE OF WATER
Sec. 51.185. SUIT TO PROTECT WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 51.186. TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT
Sec. 51.187. SELLING WATERPOWER PRIVILEGES
Sec. 51.188. SELLING SURPLUS WATER
Sec. 51.189. PUMPING WATER TO ANOTHER DISTRICT
Sec. 51.190. OBTAINING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND DATA
Sec. 51.194. SALE OF PROPERTY NOT ACQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE PLANS OF THE DISTRICT
Sec. 51.195. PROHIBITED CHARGES AND FEES
Sec. 51.196. DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERGROUND WATER BY CERTAIN DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER E. ELECTION PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.221. ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE: MAVERICK COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO
SUBCHAPTER F. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 51.241. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATION
SUBCHAPTER G. WATER CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.301. STATEMENT ESTIMATING WATER REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT OF CHARGE
Sec. 51.302. CONTRACTS WITH PERSON USING IRRIGATION WATER
Sec. 51.303. AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.304. BOARD'S ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 51.305. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 51.306. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.307. PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.308. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS BY TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 51.309. LIEN AGAINST CROPS
Sec. 51.310. LIST OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.311. WATER SERVICE DISCONTINUED
Sec. 51.312. SUITS FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.313. INTEREST AND COLLECTION FEES
Sec. 51.314. RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.315. SURPLUS ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.316. INSUFFICIENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 51.317. DETERMINING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION CHARGES
Sec. 51.318. CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
Sec. 51.319. CHARGE TO CITIES AND TOWNS
Sec. 51.320. LOANS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 51.321. WATER SERVICE: REFUSED
SUBCHAPTER H. WASTE DISPOSAL AND CONTROL OF STORM WATER
Sec. 51.331. AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF WASTE AND CONTROL STORM WATER
Sec. 51.332. INCREASING DISTRICT'S POWERS
Sec. 51.333. APPROVAL OF PETITION CREATING DISTRICT
Sec. 51.334. ELECTION PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.335. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES INCLUDED
Sec. 51.336. ADDITIONAL LAND
Sec. 51.337. POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.338. RULES, REGULATIONS, AND CHARGES
Sec. 51.339. TAXES
Sec. 51.340. CERTAIN DAMAGES CAUSED BY SEWAGE BACKUP
SUBCHAPTER I. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.351. CONSTRUCTION FUND
Sec. 51.352. MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 51.353. AMORTIZATION AND EMERGENCY FUND
SUBCHAPTER K. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 51.401. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OF DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE III, SECTION 52, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 51.402. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OF DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 51.403. AMOUNT OF DEBT LIMITED BY CONSTITUTION
Sec. 51.404. ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 51.405. ELECTION ON PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 51.406. CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 51.407. TAX TO PAY PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 51.408. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 51.410. ENGINEER'S REPORT
Sec. 51.411. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 51.413. BALLOTS
Sec. 51.414. VOTE AT ELECTION
Sec. 51.415. ORDER TO ISSUE BONDS OR EXECUTE CONTRACT
Sec. 51.419. CONDITIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 51.420. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 51.423. VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.424. EFFECT OF PRIOR REGISTRATION
Sec. 51.425. PROCEDURE IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.426. NOTICE OF VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.427. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.428. JUDGMENT IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.429. EFFECT OF VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 51.430. CERTIFIED COPY OF DECREE
Sec. 51.431. REGISTRATION OF BONDS AND DECREE
Sec. 51.432. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 51.433. TAX LEVY
Sec. 51.436. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 51.437. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND
Sec. 51.438. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 51.439. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 51.440. ISSUING BONDS IN EXCESS OF LIMITATION
Sec. 51.441. MODIFICATIONS OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 51.442. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS OR CREATION OF ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
Sec. 51.443. INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.444. LIMITATIONS ON INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.445. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LEVY OF TAX
Sec. 51.446. DEPOSIT OF BONDS TO SECURE INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.447. PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.448. PAYMENT OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.449. REDEMPTION OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 51.450. ALTERNATE METHODS FOR PAYING BONDS
Sec. 51.451. TAXES TO SECURE CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 51.452. ELECTION
Sec. 51.453. HEARING AND ELECTION ON CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 51.454. HEARING BEFORE ISSUING CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 51.455. ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO CONSTRUCT EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER L. TAX PLAN
Sec. 51.501. TAX TO PAY PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 51.502. HEARING TO DETERMINE BASIS OF TAXATION
Sec. 51.503. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.504. CONDUCT OF HEARING
Sec. 51.505. ORDER
Sec. 51.506. CHANGE TAX PLAN
Sec. 51.507. EFFECT OF SECTIONS 51
Sec. 51.508. UNLIMITED AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES
Sec. 51.509. LIEN CREATED; NO LIMITATION
Sec. 51.510. PURPOSE OF SECTIONS 51
Sec. 51.511. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE PLANS OF TAXATION
Sec. 51.512. ALTERNATIVE PLANS OF TAXATION
Sec. 51.513. ADOPTION OF PLAN OF TAXATION
Sec. 51.514. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PLAN AND HEARING
Sec. 51.515. ORDER ADOPTING TAX PLAN
Sec. 51.516. OBTAINING FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT, ADMINISTER, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED PART OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.517. ADOPTION OF TAX PLAN FOR ONLY PART OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.518. DEFINING AREA AND DESIGNATING PROPERTY TO BE BENEFITED BY IMPROVEMENTS; ADOPTING TAX PLAN
Sec. 51.519. NOTICE AND HEARING
Sec. 51.520. BOARD'S ORDER
Sec. 51.521. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION
Sec. 51.522. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED IN SEPARATE ELECTION PRECINCT
Sec. 51.523. BALLOTS
Sec. 51.524. DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER
Sec. 51.525. PLEDGE OF FAITH AND CREDIT
Sec. 51.526. ELECTION IN SEPARATE ELECTION PRECINCT
Sec. 51.527. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LEVY OF TAX FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 51.528. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES TO DESIGNATED PROPERTY OR AREA
Sec. 51.529. AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.530. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF BOARD
Sec. 51.531. MASTER DISTRICT; TAXING AUTHORITY
Sec. 51.532. TAXES IN DISTRICTS CONSISTING OF A CITY, TOWN OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Sec. 51.533. ORDER FIXING RATE OF TAXATION
Sec. 51.534. ADDITION OF LAND TO DEFINED AREA
Sec. 51.535. PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER INAPPLICABLE TO DISTRICT
Sec. 51.536. COMPENSATION OF CITY ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 51.537. MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY REGARDING DEFINED AREA
Sec. 51.538. ELECTION REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER M. TAXATION ON THE AD VALOREM BASIS
Sec. 51.561. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES
Sec. 51.591. ATTORNEY TO FILE SUITS TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES
SUBCHAPTER N. TAXATION ON THE BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 51.631. METHOD OF TAXATION FOR DISTRICT UNDER CONTRACT WITH UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.632. ASSESSMENT RECORD
Sec. 51.633. NOTICE OF TAXES
Sec. 51.634. DECISION AFTER HEARING
Sec. 51.635. METHOD OF TAXATION FOR DISTRICT NOT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 51.636. COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 51.637. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 51.638. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND MEETING
Sec. 51.639. FIRST MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 51.640. ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 51.641. VIEWING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT
Sec. 51.642. COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Sec. 51.643. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.644. HEARING
Sec. 51.645. WITNESSES AT THE HEARING
Sec. 51.646. COSTS OF HEARING
Sec. 51.647. COMMISSIONERS' DECREE
Sec. 51.648. EFFECT OF FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECREE
Sec. 51.649. FIXING TAX AS EQUAL SUM ON EACH ACRE
Sec. 51.650. ELECTION
Sec. 51.651. EXCLUDING NONIRRIGABLE LAND FROM DISTRICT
Sec. 51.652. SETTING ANNUAL VALUE OF LAND UNNECESSARY
Sec. 51.653. PREPARING TAX ROLLS
Sec. 51.655. LAW GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFIT TAX PLAN
Sec. 51.656. IRRIGATING NONIRRIGABLE LAND
Sec. 51.657. TAXATION IN DISTRICT CONSTRUCTING LEVEES OR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER O. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY AND CONSOLIDATING DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.702. EXCLUSION OF NONAGRICULTURAL AND NONIRRIGABLE LAND FROM THE DISTRICT
Sec. 51.703. PREREQUISITE TO APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION
Sec. 51.704. SUBSTITUTING LAND OF EQUAL ACREAGE AND VALUE
Sec. 51.705. SECURING APPLICATION TO SUBSTITUTE LAND
Sec. 51.706. APPLICATION OF OWNER OF NEW LAND TO BE SUBSTITUTED
Sec. 51.707. CONSENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 51.708. NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATIONS
Sec. 51.709. HEARING PROCEDURE
Sec. 51.710. BOARD'S RESOLUTION TO SUBSTITUTE LAND
Sec. 51.711. LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED AND INCLUDED LAND
Sec. 51.712. DUTY TO ADVISE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 51.713. RIGHT TO SERVE NEW LAND INCLUDED IN DISTRICT
Sec. 51.7131. ALTERNATIVE SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 51.714. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER
Sec. 51.732. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.733. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 51.734. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.735. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.736. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 51.748. DIVISION OF ORIGINAL DISTRICT WITH NO OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 51.749. ELECTION TO APPROVE DIVISION
Sec. 51.750. GOVERNING RESULTING DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.751. CURRENT OBLIGATIONS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICT
Sec. 51.752. POWERS OF RESULTING DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.753. NOTICE OF RESULTING DISTRICTS
Sec. 51.754. EXCLUSION OF LAND FROM DISTRICT WITHOUT INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 51.755. APPLICATION TO EXCLUDE LAND
Sec. 51.756. FINDINGS BY THE BOARD
Sec. 51.757. EXCLUDING LAND
Sec. 51.758. NOTICE OF CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS; PETITION FOR RATIFICATION ELECTION
Sec. 51.759. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN NONIRRIGATED LAND
Sec. 51.760. INITIATING EXCLUSION
Sec. 51.761. HEARING, NOTICE, AND ORDER OF EXCLUSION
Sec. 51.762. CONSENT OF DEBT HOLDERS
Sec. 51.763. RESULTS OF EXCLUSION
Sec. 51.764. DISTRICT FACILITIES ON EXCLUDED PROPERTY
Sec. 51.765. WATER ALLOCATIONS
Sec. 51.766. SUIT TO REVIEW EXCLUSION
SUBCHAPTER P. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.781. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 51.782. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.783. HEARING
Sec. 51.784. BOARD'S ORDER TO CONTINUE OR DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 51.785. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER
Sec. 51.786. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 51.787. DISCHARGE OF DISTRICT'S OBLIGATIONS BY TRUSTEE
Sec. 51.788. DISCHARGE OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 51.789. FINAL ORDER OF DISSOLUTION
Sec. 51.790. WATER RIGHTS OF DISSOLVED DISTRICT
Sec. 51.791. TAXES IN EXCESS OF DISTRICT'S OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 51.793. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE PLANT
Sec. 51.794. RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 51.795. STATEMENTS OF INDEBTEDNESS AND EXPENSES
Sec. 51.796. ELECTION TO APPROVE DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT AND ISSUANCE OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 51.797. MAXIMUM AMOUNT, INTEREST RATE, AND MATURITY OF BONDS
Sec. 51.798. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 51.799. PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTION
Sec. 51.800. ISSUANCE AND SALE OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 51.801. DESTROYING UNSOLD BONDS
Sec. 51.802. BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 51.803. TAX TO PAY DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 51.804. DETERMINING AMOUNT OF TAX
Sec. 51.805. PAYMENT OF TAX
Sec. 51.806. ADVANCE PAYMENT OF TAXES IN CASH
Sec. 51.807. COMPUTING AMOUNT OF ADVANCE CASH PAYMENT
Sec. 51.808. SURRENDER OF BONDS IN PAYMENT OF TAXES
Sec. 51.809. COMPUTING AMOUNT OF PAYMENT MADE BY SURRENDERING BONDS
Sec. 51.810. USE BY TRUSTEE OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF TAX
Sec. 51.811. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 51.812. DISSOLUTION TAX ROLL
Sec. 51.819. FILING DISSOLUTION TAX ROLL
Sec. 51.820. COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 51.821. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 51.822. AUTHORITY OF THE TRUSTEE
Sec. 51.823. TAX LIEN
Sec. 51.824. FORECLOSURE OF LIEN
Sec. 51.825. DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF TAX INSTALLMENT
Sec. 51.826. PENALTY AND ATTORNEY'S FEE
Sec. 51.827. DISCHARGE OF LIEN
Sec. 51.828. DISTRICT CONSIDERED DISSOLVED
Sec. 51.829. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT IN COUNTIES OF LESS THAN 11,000 POPULATION
Sec. 51.830. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 51.831. SIGNATURES ON PETITION
Sec. 51.832. PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTION
Sec. 51.833. ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Sec. 51.834. SUBSEQUENT ELECTION
Sec. 51.835. DISTRICT DISSOLVED
Sec. 51.836. TAXES TO PAY INDEBTEDNESS AFTER DISSOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER Q. FLOOD CONTROL IN TRINITY RIVER BASIN
Sec. 51.851. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51.852. COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND OTHER OWNERS
Sec. 51.853. COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITY AND OWNERS
Sec. 51.854. FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER R. OPTION TO EXCHANGE MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 51.871. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51.872. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER DISTRICT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES' EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 51.873. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 51.874. EFFECT OF TRANSFER
Sec. 51.875. SUBCHAPTER SUPERSEDES
CHAPTER 51A.
METROPOLITAN WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND SUBDISTRICTS
Sec. 51A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51A.002. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 51A.003. CREATION OF SUBDISTRICTS
Sec. 51A.004. SUBDISTRICT BONDS
Sec. 51A.005. EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY WITHIN SUBDISTRICT
Sec. 51A.006. WATER AND SEWER RATES
Sec. 51A.007. ELECTION DATES
Sec. 51A.008. PUBLIC PURPOSE
Sec. 51A.009. CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 52.
UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 52.005. APPLICABILITY TO UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS GENERALLY
CHAPTER 53.
FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 53.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATING AND DIVIDING A DISTRICT
Sec. 53.011. CREATING A DISTRICT
Sec. 53.012. CITIES AND TOWNS
Sec. 53.013. PRESENTING PETITION
Sec. 53.014. REQUISITES OF PETITION
Sec. 53.015. DEPOSIT
Sec. 53.016. TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING
Sec. 53.017. NOTICE
Sec. 53.018. POSTING NOTICE
Sec. 53.019. HEARING POWERS
Sec. 53.020. TEMPORARY SUPERVISORS; QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 53.021. OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED
Sec. 53.029. DIVISION OF OR ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY BY CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 53.030. ORDERING ELECTION
Sec. 53.031. ORDER: METES AND BOUNDS
Sec. 53.032. ORDER: TIME OF ELECTION
Sec. 53.033. ORDER: ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS
Sec. 53.034. ORDER: DIVISION OF PROPERTY AND MONEY
Sec. 53.040. ELECTED SUPERVISORS TAKE OFFICE
Sec. 53.041. COMPLETING MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD
Sec. 53.042. NEWLY ELECTED SUPERVISORS--TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 53.043. POWERS OF NEW DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 53.061. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 53.062. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sec. 53.063. SUPERVISOR'S QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 53.072. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 53.073. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 53.075. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR'S SALARY
Sec. 53.088. STATUS OF THE DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 53.101. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT
Sec. 53.102. CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS
Sec. 53.103. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 53.104. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 53.105. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS OR WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS
Sec. 53.107. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AND USE OF REVENUES OBTAINED FROM DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
Sec. 53.112. USE OF ROADWAYS
Sec. 53.113. CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS ON RAILROAD WAYS
Sec. 53.115. DUTIES OF ENGINEER
Sec. 53.121. CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
Sec. 53.122. REGULATING SANITARY CONDITIONS INSIDE THE DISTRICT
Sec. 53.123. GEOTHERMAL WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS
Sec. 53.126. EFFECT OF ENUMERATION OF POWERS
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 53.145. PAYMENT OF ELECTION EXPENSES
Sec. 53.146. MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 53.150. PAYMENT OF DAMAGES
Sec. 53.151. COST OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER F. BOND AND TAX PROVISIONS
Sec. 53.171. POWER TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 53.172. ORDERING BOND ELECTION
Sec. 53.176. ISSUING BONDS
Sec. 53.177. APPROVING BONDS
Sec. 53.178. REGISTERING BONDS
Sec. 53.179. SELLING BONDS
Sec. 53.180. RECORDING OF BOND ISSUES
Sec. 53.181. PAYING BONDS AND INTEREST
Sec. 53.182. BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUES AND AD VALOREM TAXES
Sec. 53.183. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 53.184. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 53.185. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 53.186. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 53.187. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND
Sec. 53.188. LEVY OF TAXES
Sec. 53.189. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR--OFFICE
Sec. 53.190. SUBJECT TO RULES OF BOARD
CHAPTER 54.
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 54.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OR EXPANSION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 54.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 54.012. PURPOSES OF A DISTRICT
Sec. 54.013. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 54.014. PETITION
Sec. 54.015. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 54.016. CONSENT OF CITY
Sec. 54.0161. REVIEW OF CREATION BY COUNTY
Sec. 54.0162. OPTION OF SELECTION BY DISTRICT COMPOSED OF NONCONTIGUOUS AREAS LOCATED IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF TWO MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 54.0163. OPTION OF SELECTION OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.0165. ADDITION TO DISTRICT OF LAND IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 54.018. NOTICE AND HEARING ON DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 54.020. HEARING
Sec. 54.021. GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION
Sec. 54.022. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
Sec. 54.023. APPEAL FROM THE ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
Sec. 54.024. SUPERVISION BY COMMISSION
Sec. 54.025. QUALIFICATION OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
Sec. 54.030. CONVERSION OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS INTO DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 54.032. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT: NOTICE
Sec. 54.033. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; FINDINGS
Sec. 54.034. EFFECT OF CONVERSION
Sec. 54.035. RESERVATION OF CERTAIN POWERS FOR CONVERTED DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.036. DIRECTORS TO CONTINUE SERVING
Sec. 54.037. REGIONAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 54.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 54.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 54.201. POWERS
Sec. 54.203. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Sec. 54.205. ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 54.2051. SERVICE CONNECTIONS TO CERTAIN DWELLING UNITS
Sec. 54.2052. PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 54.206. EFFECT OF RULES
Sec. 54.207. PUBLICATION OF RULES
Sec. 54.208. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES
Sec. 54.209. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 54.234. ACQUIRING ROAD POWERS
Sec. 54.235. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 54.2351. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS, WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS, OR OTHER RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sec. 54.236. STREET OR SECURITY LIGHTING
Sec. 54.237. ENFORCEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 54.238. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 54.239. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION OF DECISION OF BOARD REGARDING FACILITIES
Sec. 54.240. NOTICE
Sec. 54.241. ACTION ON THE PETITION
Sec. 54.242. STREET REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE
Sec. 54.243. DISPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES
SUBCHAPTER F. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 54.501. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 54.502. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 54.503. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 54.504. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS
Sec. 54.505. ELECTION ON TAX BONDS
Sec. 54.507. NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION
Sec. 54.510. PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 54.512. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS
Sec. 54.514. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 54.5161. REVIEW OF BOND PROJECTS BY COUNTIES
Sec. 54.518. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 54.520. CANCELLATION OF UNSOLD BONDS
Sec. 54.521. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS TO PAY CERTAIN INTEREST
Sec. 54.522. BONDS FOR STREET REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE
SUBCHAPTER G. TAXES
Sec. 54.601. TAX LEVY FOR BONDS
Sec. 54.602. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX RATE IN EACH YEAR
Sec. 54.603. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 54.604. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES
SUBCHAPTER H. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY; CONSOLIDATING AND DISSOLVING DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.728. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.729. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 54.730. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.731. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 54.732. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 54.733. VOTED BUT UNISSUED BONDS
Sec. 54.734. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 54.735. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 54.736. HEARING
Sec. 54.737. BOARD'S ORDER TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 54.738. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER
Sec. 54.739. SUBSTITUTING LAND OF EQUAL VALUE
Sec. 54.740. REQUISITES FOR APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION
Sec. 54.741. INCLUSION OF SUBSTITUTE LAND REQUIRED
Sec. 54.742. APPLICATION FOR INCLUSION
Sec. 54.743. NOTICE OF HEARING AND HEARING PROCEDURES
Sec. 54.744. IMPAIRMENT OF SECURITY
Sec. 54.745. BOARD'S RESOLUTION TO SUBSTITUTE
Sec. 54.746. LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED AND INCLUDED LAND
Sec. 54.747. SERVICE TO INCLUDED LAND
Sec. 54.748. EXCLUSION OF LAND FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICES; BONDS OUTSTANDING
Sec. 54.749. TAX LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED LAND; BONDS OUTSTANDING
SUBCHAPTER J. SERVICES FOR CERTAIN DEFINED AREAS AND DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 54.801. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 54.802. DEFINING AREA AND DESIGNATING PROPERTY TO BE BENEFITED BY IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 54.804. ORDER ADOPTING PLANS FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 54.805. OBTAINING FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT, ADMINISTER, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 54.806. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION
Sec. 54.809. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAX FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 54.810. LIMITATION ON OTHER BOND AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 54.811. PLEDGE OF FAITH AND CREDIT
Sec. 54.812. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
Sec. 54.813. MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY REGARDING DEFINED AREA
CHAPTER 55.
WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 55.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, DISTRICT
Sec. 55.021. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 55.022. DISTRICT WHOLLY WITHIN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 55.023. DISTRICT MAY INCLUDE CITIES, TOWNS, ETC
Sec. 55.024. PETITION
Sec. 55.025. DATE SET FOR HEARING
Sec. 55.026. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 55.027. HEARING
Sec. 55.028. FINDINGS; ORDER
Sec. 55.029. APPEAL
Sec. 55.031. VOTING PRECINCTS
Sec. 55.032. ELECTION OFFICIALS
Sec. 55.037. DIRECTORS
Sec. 55.038. ISSUANCE OF NOTES
Sec. 55.039. RECORDATION OF ORDER
Sec. 55.040. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: PETITION
Sec. 55.042. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: HEARING
Sec. 55.043. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: FINDINGS
Sec. 55.044. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 55.045. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: RULES GOVERNING ELECTION
Sec. 55.046. MULTI-COUNTY DISTRICT: ELECTION RETURNS, CANVASS, RESULT
Sec. 55.047. EXCLUSION OF CITY, UNINCORPORATED AREA, OR COUNTY VOTING AGAINST DISTRICT
Sec. 55.048. NAME OF DISTRICT
Sec. 55.049. SURVEY OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 55.050. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.051. CHANGE OF DISTRICT NAME
Sec. 55.053. CONVERSION OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 52 DISTRICT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59 DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 55.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 55.102. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 55.103. APPLICATION TO GET ON BALLOT
Sec. 55.107. OPTIONAL CONVERSION TO STAGGERED TERMS
Sec. 55.108. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.110. ADDITIONAL BONDS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 55.161. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 55.163. IMPROVEMENTS: PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 55.165. DRAINAGE DITCHES: LEVEES
Sec. 55.166. CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ACROSS AND OVER COUNTY AND PUBLIC ROADS
Sec. 55.167. CONSTRUCTING CULVERTS AND BRIDGES ACROSS AND UNDER RAILROAD TRACKS AND ROADWAYS
Sec. 55.185. CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.186. PAYMENTS MADE BY A DISTRICT UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.187. DISTRICT AS FISCAL AGENT FOR UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.188. CONVEYING PROPERTY TO THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.192. ACQUIRING WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 55.193. SELLING WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 55.194. TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT
Sec. 55.195. SUPPLYING WATER TO CITIES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT
Sec. 55.196. SELLING WATERPOWER PRIVILEGES
Sec. 55.197. SELLING SURPLUS WATER
Sec. 55.198. PUMPING AND DELIVERING WATER TO LAND NEAR DISTRICT
Sec. 55.200. SALE OF LAND ACQUIRED BY A DISTRICT FOR OTHER THAN DISTRICT PURPOSES
Sec. 55.201. USE OF EXCESS DISTRICT MONEY
Sec. 55.202. BOARD'S SEMIANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 55.204. WAIVER OF DISTRICT TORT IMMUNITY
SUBCHAPTER E. REGULATORY POWERS
Sec. 55.241. PURPOSE
Sec. 55.242. RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 55.243. NOTICE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 55.244. JUDICIAL NOTICE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 55.245. CONTRACTS FOR TOLL BRIDGES AND FERRY SERVICES
Sec. 55.246. BOND
Sec. 55.247. LICENSE, FRANCHISE, AND FEE
Sec. 55.248. CHARGES FOR USE OF TOLL BRIDGE FACILITIES AND FERRY SERVICE
Sec. 55.249. REGULATING BOATS
Sec. 55.250. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOAT OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Sec. 55.251. PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 55.253. INJUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER G. DISTRICT SURVEY
Sec. 55.332. DUTIES OF THE ENGINEER
Sec. 55.333. MAPS
Sec. 55.334. ADOPTING OLD SURVEYS
Sec. 55.335. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 55.336. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 55.337. SIGNING AND FILING ENGINEER'S REPORT, MAP, AND PROFILE
Sec. 55.338. MAPS AND DATA UNNECESSARY UNDER CONTRACT WITH UNITED STATES
SUBCHAPTER H. WATER ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.351. STATEMENT ESTIMATING WATER REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT OF CHARGE
Sec. 55.352. BOARD'S ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 55.353. METHODS FOR DETERMINING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 55.354. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 55.355. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.356. PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.357. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS BY TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 55.358. CONTRACTS WITH PERSON USING IRRIGATION WATER
Sec. 55.359. LIEN AGAINST CROPS
Sec. 55.360. LIST OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.361. WATER SERVICE DISCONTINUED
Sec. 55.362. SUITS FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.363. INTEREST AND COLLECTION FEES
Sec. 55.364. RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.365. SURPLUS ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.366. INSUFFICIENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.367. LAND NOT SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 55.368. LOANS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 55.369. FIXED CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
Sec. 55.370. CHARGE TO CITIES AND TOWNS
Sec. 55.371. AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER I. SUPPLYING WATER TO MILITARY CAMPS
Sec. 55.401. AUTHORITY OF DISTRICTS WITH MILITARY BASE TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 55.402. BOND ELECTION
Sec. 55.403. INTEREST RATE AND MATURITY DATE
Sec. 55.404. SECURITY FOR BONDS
Sec. 55.405. APPROVAL; REGISTRATION
Sec. 55.406. VALIDITY OF BONDS
Sec. 55.407. PAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 55.408. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
SUBCHAPTER J. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 55.421. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 55.422. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING FUND
SUBCHAPTER K. BORROWING MONEY
Sec. 55.452. ADOPTING METHOD FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
Sec. 55.454. INCURRING DEBT WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL
Sec. 55.455. TAXES ON UNIFORM BASIS
Sec. 55.456. OBTAINING LOAN WHEN BONDS CANNOT BE SOLD
Sec. 55.457. USING REVENUE FROM SALE OF WATER, POWER, AND OTHER SERVICES TO PAY DEBTS
Sec. 55.458. LOAN FUND
SUBCHAPTER L. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 55.491. BOND ELECTION
Sec. 55.497. NECESSARY VOTE
Sec. 55.498. ORDERING ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 55.499. AMOUNT OF BONDS
Sec. 55.500. LIMITATION OF INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 55.501. SPECIAL INTEREST PROCEDURE
Sec. 55.502. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF BONDS
Sec. 55.504. SUIT TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OF BONDS OR CONTRACT
Sec. 55.505. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 55.507. RIGHT OF PERSONS TO INTERVENE AND PARTICIPATE IN SUIT
Sec. 55.509. JUDGMENT RENDERED
Sec. 55.510. COURT'S DECREE
Sec. 55.513. COUNTY CLERK'S FEES
Sec. 55.514. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 55.515. EMERGENCY LOANS AND INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 55.516. TAX LEVY
Sec. 55.517. ADJUSTMENT OF TAX LEVY
Sec. 55.518. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 55.519. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUNDS
Sec. 55.520. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 55.521. REGISTERING REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 55.522. ISSUING REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE SAME AMOUNT AND WITH THE SAME MATURITY DATE AS THE ORIGINAL BONDS
Sec. 55.523. ISSUING REFUNDING BONDS WHICH PLACE A GREATER BURDEN ON THE DISTRICT
Sec. 55.524. LAW GOVERNING REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 55.525. LIMITING DISTRICT'S POWER TO INCUR DEBT
Sec. 55.526. NOTICE OF LIMITATION OF DEBT
Sec. 55.527. LIMITATION ELECTION
Sec. 55.528. OPERATING UNDER A LIMITATION ON POWER TO INCUR DEBT
Sec. 55.529. ISSUING BONDS IN EXCESS OF DEBT LIMITATION
Sec. 55.530. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR THE DISTRICT
Sec. 55.531. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS
Sec. 55.532. FUNDS TO REPAIR DAMAGED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 55.533. PREFERRED LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 55.534. DEFAULT IN PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON BONDS BY A DISTRICT OBTAINING ITS WATER SUPPLY FROM THE UNITED STATES
SUBCHAPTER M. AD VALOREM TAXATION
Sec. 55.581. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DISTRICT TAXES
Sec. 55.600. TAX OFFICE
Sec. 55.601. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 55.604. ASSESSMENT LIENS
Sec. 55.620. GENERAL POWERS AND REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER N. TAXATION ON A BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 55.651. ELECTION TO DETERMINE METHOD OF TAXATION
Sec. 55.652. ASSESSMENT RECORD
Sec. 55.653. NOTICE OF TAXES
Sec. 55.654. DECISION AFTER HEARING
Sec. 55.655. APPLICABLE LAW
Sec. 55.656. DISTRICTS ADOPTING BENEFIT PLAN OF TAXATION
Sec. 55.657. COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 55.658. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 55.659. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND MEETING
Sec. 55.660. FIRST MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 55.661. ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 55.662. VIEWING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT
Sec. 55.663. COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Sec. 55.664. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 55.665. HEARING
Sec. 55.666. WITNESSES AT THE HEARING
Sec. 55.667. COSTS OF HEARING
Sec. 55.668. COMMISSIONERS' DECREE
Sec. 55.669. EFFECT OF FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECREE
Sec. 55.670. FIXING TAX AS EQUAL SUM ON EACH ACRE
Sec. 55.671. ELECTION
Sec. 55.672. EXCLUDING NONIRRIGABLE LAND FROM DISTRICT
Sec. 55.673. SETTING ANNUAL VALUE OF LAND UNNECESSARY
Sec. 55.674. PREPARING TAX ROLLS
Sec. 55.676. LAW GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFIT TAX PLAN
Sec. 55.677. IRRIGATING NONIRRIGABLE LAND
SUBCHAPTER O. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY, AND CONSOLIDATING DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.721. EXCLUSION OF NONAGRICULTURAL AND NONIRRIGABLE LAND FROM DISTRICT
Sec. 55.750. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.751. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 55.752. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.753. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.754. TAXES OF THE ORIGINAL DISTRICT
Sec. 55.755. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN NONIRRIGATED LAND
SUBCHAPTER P. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 55.801. FAILURE TO FUNCTION
Sec. 55.802. RIGHTS OF DEBTORS IF DISTRICT FAILED TO FUNCTION
Sec. 55.803. DISSOLUTION USING PROCEDURE FOR ORGANIZATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 55.804. DISSOLUTION USING PROCEDURE FOR ABOLITION OF DISTRICTS IN CHAPTER
Sec. 55.805. PAYMENT OF DEBTS ON DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
CHAPTER 56.
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 56.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, DISTRICT
Sec. 56.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 56.012. NAME OF EACH DISTRICT
Sec. 56.013. AREA INCLUDED IN A DISTRICT
Sec. 56.014. PETITION
Sec. 56.015. DEPOSIT
Sec. 56.016. TIME OF HEARING
Sec. 56.017. NOTICE
Sec. 56.018. HEARING ON THE PETITION
Sec. 56.019. FINDINGS
Sec. 56.020. ENGINEER
Sec. 56.021. ENGINEER'S BOND
Sec. 56.022. SURVEY AND PRELIMINARY PLANS
Sec. 56.023. MAP
Sec. 56.024. HEARING ON PRELIMINARY REPORT
Sec. 56.025. CHANGING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
Sec. 56.026. ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
Sec. 56.032. AUTHORIZING EXISTING DISTRICTS TO OPERATE UNDER ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 56.033. ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR CREATION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 56.061. CREATION OF BOARD
Sec. 56.062. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTORS
Sec. 56.064. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 56.0641. ELECTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 56.0642. APPLICABILITY TO SPECIAL LAW DISTRICTS
Sec. 56.069. TRANSFER OF BOARD'S POWER TO COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 56.082. HEARING; POWERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 56.111. CONTROL AND REPAIR OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 56.115. DUTIES OF THE ENGINEER
Sec. 56.116. MAPS AND ESTIMATES
Sec. 56.120. RAILROAD CULVERTS
Sec. 56.121. ROAD CULVERTS
Sec. 56.122. CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 56.123. CHANGE IN PLANS WITHOUT ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES
Sec. 56.124. CHANGE IN PLANS WITH ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES
Sec. 56.125. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 56.126. CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 56.128. INJURING DRAINAGE CANAL OR DITCH
Sec. 56.135. INTEREST IN DRAINAGE CONTRACT
Sec. 56.140. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 56.141. OUTSIDE DRAINS
Sec. 56.142. ENLARGEMENT OF CANALS, DRAINS, AND OTHER OUTLETS
Sec. 56.143. CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 56.144. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 56.182. DISTRICT FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER F. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 56.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 56.202. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 56.203. RECORD BOOK FOR BONDS
Sec. 56.204. BONDS: REQUISITES
Sec. 56.205. BONDS: APPROVAL
Sec. 56.207. BONDS: SALE
Sec. 56.209. USE OF UNSOLD BONDS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES
Sec. 56.210. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 56.211. REFUNDING BOND ELECTION
Sec. 56.212. APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 56.213. TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES; BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
SUBCHAPTER G. TAXATION PROVISIONS
Sec. 56.241. LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY FOR BONDS
Sec. 56.242. MAINTENANCE TAX
Sec. 56.247. LEVYING TAXES ON THE BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 56.248. AUTHORIZING TAXATION ON THE BENEFIT BASIS FOR NEWLY CREATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 56.249. AUTHORIZING TAXATION ON THE BENEFIT BASIS FOR EXISTING DISTRICT
Sec. 56.250. LAW GOVERNING DISTRICTS LEVYING TAXES ON THE BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 56.251. DETERMINING ACREAGE IN THE DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER H. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 56.291. AUTHORITY TO DISSOLVE A DISTRICT
Sec. 56.292. PETITION
Sec. 56.293. DEPOSIT
Sec. 56.294. ELECTION
Sec. 56.295. RESULT OF THE ELECTION
Sec. 56.296. SETTLEMENT OF DEBTS
Sec. 56.297. DISSOLUTION TAX
Sec. 56.299. RETIREMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 56.300. TRUSTEE
Sec. 56.301. TRUSTEE'S BOND
Sec. 56.302. TRUSTEE'S COMPENSATION
Sec. 56.303. POWERS OF THE TRUSTEE
Sec. 56.304. EXPENSES OF THE TRUSTEE
Sec. 56.305. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
Sec. 56.306. APPROVAL OF CLAIM
Sec. 56.307. APPEAL
Sec. 56.308. REJECTION OF CLAIM
Sec. 56.309. BONDS AND APPROVED CLAIMS
Sec. 56.310. CONTESTING CLAIM
Sec. 56.311. FINAL REPORT OF TRUSTEE
SUBCHAPTER J. ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION BY EXISTING DISTRICT
Sec. 56.751. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
Sec. 56.752. HEARING ON DETERMINATION OF PETITION
Sec. 56.753. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 56.754. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
Sec. 56.755. NOTICE AND PROCEDURE OF ELECTION
Sec. 56.756. LIABILITY OF ADDED TERRITORY
SUBCHAPTER K. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 56.801. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 56.802. CONSOLIDATION BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 56.803. CONSOLIDATION BY PETITION
Sec. 56.804. TIME OF HOLDING ELECTION; COST OF ELECTION
Sec. 56.805. BALLOT
Sec. 56.806. CANVASS; RESULT
Sec. 56.807. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 56.808. TITLE TO PROPERTY; ASSUMPTION OF DEBT
Sec. 56.809. UNEXPENDED BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 56.810. FISCAL YEAR; BUDGET
CHAPTER 57.
LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 57.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 57.011. CREATION
Sec. 57.012. PETITION
Sec. 57.013. DEPOSIT
Sec. 57.014. HEARING ON PETITION
Sec. 57.015. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 57.016. INVESTIGATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 57.017. HEARING PROCEDURE
Sec. 57.018. CONDUCT OF HEARING
Sec. 57.019. FINDINGS AND JUDGMENT
Sec. 57.020. APPEAL OF DISMISSAL OF PETITION
Sec. 57.021. NOTICE OF APPEAL
Sec. 57.022. APPEAL BOND
Sec. 57.023. TIME FOR APPEAL
Sec. 57.024. TRANSFER OF RECORDS AND ORDERS
Sec. 57.025. TRIAL OF APPEAL AND JUDGMENT
Sec. 57.026. AUTHORIZING DISTRICTS TO OPERATE UNDER THIS CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 57.051. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 57.053. VACANCY AND REMOVAL
Sec. 57.057. ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 57.058. NUMBER OF ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS
Sec. 57.059. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS
Sec. 57.060. PETITION
Sec. 57.061. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 57.091. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 57.092. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 57.093. ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 57.100. CONSTRUCTION OF LEVEES
Sec. 57.101. CONSTRUCTION OF LEVEES BY RAILROAD COMPANIES AND OTHER AUTHORITIES
Sec. 57.103. INJURING LEVEES
Sec. 57.104. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 57.108. CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Sec. 57.111. CONDITIONING CONTRACT ON SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 57.116. ENGINEER'S CONSTRUCTION REPORT
Sec. 57.117. INSPECTION AND REPORT BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 57.118. COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT
Sec. 57.121. INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT POWERS
SUBCHAPTER E. ENGINEER'S REPORT
Sec. 57.151. AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER
Sec. 57.154. SURVEY AND REPORT
Sec. 57.155. CONTENTS OF REPORT
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 57.177. FINANCING THE DISTRICT WITHOUT BONDS
Sec. 57.178. DISBURSEMENT OF DISTRICT MONEY
SUBCHAPTER G. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 57.201. POWER TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 57.207. DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION
Sec. 57.208. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 57.212. BOND RECORD
Sec. 57.213. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 57.2131. ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ISSUING REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 57.214. ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS WITHOUT AN ELECTION
Sec. 57.215. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND
Sec. 57.216. PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS
Sec. 57.217. ELIGIBILITY OF DISTRICT BONDS FOR INVESTMENTS AND PUBLIC FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER H. TAX PROVISIONS
Sec. 57.251. LEVY OF TAXES ON THE AD VALOREM BASIS
Sec. 57.258. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR DISTRICTS WITH LAND IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 57.259. ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
Sec. 57.260. LEVY OF TAXES ON BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 57.261. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.262. QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.263. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.264. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.265. DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.266. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.267. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 57.268. RIGHTS OF PARTIES
Sec. 57.269. HEARING; JUDGMENT
Sec. 57.270. APPEAL OF DECREE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 57.271. BASIS OF TAXATION
Sec. 57.272. TAX ASSESSOR FOR DISTRICTS LEVYING TAXES ON BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 57.273. READJUSTING ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 57.274. HEARING ON PETITION FOR REASSESSMENT
Sec. 57.275. TAX COLLECTION ON REASSESSMENT
Sec. 57.279. COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES
SUBCHAPTER I. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 57.321. DISSOLUTION OF A DISTRICT
Sec. 57.322. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISSOLVING A DISTRICT BY PETITION
Sec. 57.323. RETURN OF TAXES ON DISSOLUTION
Sec. 57.324. DISSOLVING A DISTRICT BY ELECTION
Sec. 57.325. PETITION
Sec. 57.326. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 57.327. ELECTION PROCEDURE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR HOLDING ELECTION
Sec. 57.328. BALLOT
Sec. 57.329. VOTE NECESSARY TO CARRY PROPOSITION
Sec. 57.3295. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT BY COMMISSIONERS COURT WITHOUT PETITION
Sec. 57.330. COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER DISSOLVING DISTRICT
Sec. 57.331. DISSOLUTION TRUSTEES
Sec. 57.332. TRUSTEES' BOND
Sec. 57.333. TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION
Sec. 57.334. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE TO FILL VACANCY
Sec. 57.335. GENERAL DUTIES OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 57.336. TRUSTEES' EXPENSE
Sec. 57.337. CLAIMS THAT WERE APPROVED BEFORE DISTRICT WAS DISSOLVED
Sec. 57.338. PROTESTING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS APPROVED BEFORE DISTRICT WAS DISSOLVED
Sec. 57.339. CLAIMS NOT APPROVED BEFORE DISTRICT WAS DISSOLVED
Sec. 57.340. CLAIMS, PAYMENT ORDERS, AND APPEALS
Sec. 57.341. CLAIMS JUDGMENTS
Sec. 57.342. CLAIMS TO BE PAID
Sec. 57.343. DISPOSITION OF DEBTS AFTER ELECTION
Sec. 57.344. ACCELERATED RETIREMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 57.346. FINAL TRUSTEE REPORT
CHAPTER 58.
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 58.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.012. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.013. PETITION
Sec. 58.014. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 58.015. PLACE OF FILING; RECORDING
Sec. 58.016. BOARD OR COMMISSION TO CONSIDER CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.017. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; HEARING
Sec. 58.018. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 58.019. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; NAME
Sec. 58.020. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; TESTIMONY AT HEARING
Sec. 58.021. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION
Sec. 58.022. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT; APPEAL FROM ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 58.023. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: RECORD ON APPEAL; NOTICE OF APPEAL
Sec. 58.024. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: HEARING IN DISTRICT COURT; PROCEDURE
Sec. 58.025. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: JUDGMENT OF DISTRICT COURT; APPEAL
Sec. 58.026. SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; BOND
Sec. 58.027. MULTICOUNTY DISTRICT: CONSIDERATION BY COMMISSION
Sec. 58.028. MULTICOUNTY DISTRICT: NOTICE AND HEARING ON DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 58.030. MULTICOUNTY DISTRICT: CONSIDERATION BY COMMISSION; PROCEDURE
Sec. 58.031. MULTICOUNTY DISTRICT: APPEAL FROM COMMISSION DECISION
Sec. 58.032. MULTICOUNTY DISTRICT: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS BY COMMISSION; BOND
Sec. 58.035. INCLUSION OF CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION IN DISTRICT
Sec. 58.036. CONFIRMATION ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING LAND IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 58.037. EXCLUSION OF PARTS OF DISTRICT; DISSOLUTION
Sec. 58.038. CONVERSION OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS INTO DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 58.039. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; NOTICE
Sec. 58.040. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT; FINDINGS
Sec. 58.041. EFFECT OF CONVERSION
Sec. 58.042. RESERVATION OF CERTAIN POWERS FOR CONVERTED DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 58.071. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 58.072. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 58.0731. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM PRECINCTS
Sec. 58.084. DISTRICT TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 58.089. BONDS OF OFFICERS OF A DISTRICT ACTING AS FISCAL AGENT OR COLLECTING MONEY FOR THE UNITED STATES
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 58.121. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.122. POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.125. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 58.126. PURCHASE OF MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES
Sec. 58.127. ADOPTING RULES
Sec. 58.128. EFFECT OF RULES
Sec. 58.129. PUBLICATION OF RULES
Sec. 58.130. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES
Sec. 58.133. CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ACROSS AND OVER COUNTY AND PUBLIC ROADS
Sec. 58.134. CONSTRUCTING CULVERTS AND BRIDGES ACROSS AND UNDER RAILROAD TRACKS, ROADWAYS, AND INTERURBAN OR STREET RAILWAYS
Sec. 58.136. POWER TO CONTRACT
Sec. 58.150. TRANSACTIONS IN DISTRICT NAMES UNDER JOINT OWNERSHIP AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Sec. 58.153. CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.154. CONSTRUCTION CHARGES UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.155. ELECTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.156. CONVEYING PROPERTY TO THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.157. CONSENT OF UNITED STATES TO ALTER DISTRICT'S BOUNDARIES
Sec. 58.158. TAXES LEVIED BY DISTRICT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.159. ASSESSMENTS FOR CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.160. DURATION OF ANNUAL LEVIES FOR CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.161. SUPERIORITY OF LIEN TO SECURE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.162. DISTRICT'S AUTHORITY TO SOLICIT COOPERATION, DONATIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 58.163. EXPENSE OF PROCURING COOPERATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 58.164. AUTHORITY OF CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 58.165. ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 58.166. ANNUAL TAX BY CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 58.167. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED OR AVAILABLE FUNDS OF CONTRIBUTOR
Sec. 58.168. LIABILITY ON CONTRACTS OF ACQUIRED IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.170. COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS INCLUDED IN LEASE
Sec. 58.171. REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF LEASE RENTAL
Sec. 58.172. RECEIVER FOR LEASED IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Sec. 58.173. JOINT LEASE BY TWO OR MORE DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.174. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SUBJECT TO MORTGAGE
Sec. 58.175. REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE
Sec. 58.176. ELECTION TO APPROVE REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF MORTGAGE
Sec. 58.177. JOINT ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED SYSTEM BY TWO OR MORE DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.178. AUTHORITY TO LEASE FACILITIES TO WATER CUSTOMERS
Sec. 58.180. AMENDMENTS TO WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 58.181. SUIT TO PROTECT WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 58.182. TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT
Sec. 58.183. SELLING WATERPOWER PRIVILEGES
Sec. 58.184. SELLING SURPLUS WATER
Sec. 58.185. PUMPING WATER TO ANOTHER DISTRICT
Sec. 58.186. OBTAINING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND DATA
Sec. 58.190. SALE OF PROPERTY NOT ACQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE PLANS OF THE DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER E. ELECTION PROVISIONS
Sec. 58.221. LANDOWNER
Sec. 58.222. ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE
Sec. 58.223. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 58.224. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sec. 58.225. VOTING BY REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 58.226. LIABILITY FOR DISTRICT TAXES AND DEBTS
SUBCHAPTER G. WATER CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.301. STATEMENT ESTIMATING WATER REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT OF CHARGE
Sec. 58.302. CONTRACTS WITH PERSON USING IRRIGATION WATER
Sec. 58.303. AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 58.304. BOARD'S ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 58.305. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 58.306. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.307. PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.308. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS BY TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 58.309. LIEN AGAINST CROPS
Sec. 58.310. LIST OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.311. WATER SERVICE DISCONTINUED
Sec. 58.312. SUITS FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.313. INTEREST AND COLLECTION FEES
Sec. 58.314. RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.315. SURPLUS ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.316. INSUFFICIENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 58.318. CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
Sec. 58.319. CHARGE TO CITIES AND TOWNS
Sec. 58.320. LOANS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Sec. 58.321. WATER SERVICE: REFUSED
SUBCHAPTER H. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 58.351. CONSTRUCTION FUND
Sec. 58.352. MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 58.353. AMORTIZATION AND EMERGENCY FUND
SUBCHAPTER I. BORROWING MONEY
Sec. 58.391. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY
Sec. 58.392. SECURITY FOR LOAN
Sec. 58.393. MATURITY DATE OF LOAN
Sec. 58.394. LOAN SECURED BY BONDS
Sec. 58.395. EXPENDITURE OF LOAN PROCEEDS
Sec. 58.396. LOANS ACCOMPLISHED BY SALE OF DISTRICT BONDS
Sec. 58.397. PLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL INCOME
Sec. 58.398. EVIDENCE OF DEBT
Sec. 58.399. RETIRING BONDS
SUBCHAPTER J. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 58.431. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OF DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE III, SECTION 52, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 58.432. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OF DISTRICTS OPERATING UNDER ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
Sec. 58.433. AMOUNT OF DEBT LIMITED BY CONSTITUTION
Sec. 58.434. ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 58.435. ELECTION ON PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 58.436. CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 58.437. TAX TO PAY PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 58.438. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 58.439. PURPOSES FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 58.440. ENGINEER'S REPORT
Sec. 58.441. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 58.443. BALLOTS
Sec. 58.444. VOTE AT ELECTION
Sec. 58.445. ORDER TO ISSUE BONDS OR EXECUTE CONTRACT
Sec. 58.446. RECORD OF BOND PROCEEDINGS SUBMITTED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 58.447. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS
Sec. 58.448. VALIDITY OF BONDS
Sec. 58.449. CONDITIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 58.450. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 58.453. VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.454. EFFECT OF PRIOR REGISTRATION
Sec. 58.455. PROCEDURE IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.456. NOTICE OF VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.457. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.458. JUDGMENT IN VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.459. EFFECT OF VALIDATION SUIT
Sec. 58.460. CERTIFIED COPY OF DECREE
Sec. 58.461. REGISTRATION OF BONDS AND DECREE
Sec. 58.462. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 58.463. TAX LEVY
Sec. 58.464. ADJUSTMENT OF TAX LEVY
Sec. 58.466. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND
Sec. 58.467. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUND
Sec. 58.468. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 58.469. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 58.470. ISSUING BONDS IN EXCESS OF LIMITATION
Sec. 58.471. MODIFICATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 58.472. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS OR CREATION OF ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
Sec. 58.473. INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.474. LIMITATIONS ON INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.475. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LEVY OF TAX
Sec. 58.476. DEPOSIT OF BONDS TO SECURE INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.477. PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.478. PAYMENT OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.479. REDEMPTION OF INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 58.480. ALTERNATE METHODS FOR PAYING BONDS
Sec. 58.481. TAXES TO SECURE CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 58.482. ELECTION
Sec. 58.483. HEARING AND ELECTION ON CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 58.484. HEARING BEFORE ISSUING CERTAIN BONDS
SUBCHAPTER K. TAX PLAN
Sec. 58.501. TAX TO PAY PRELIMINARY BONDS
Sec. 58.502. HEARING TO DETERMINE BASIS OF TAXATION
Sec. 58.503. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 58.504. CONDUCT OF HEARING
Sec. 58.505. ORDER
Sec. 58.506. CHANGING TAX PLAN
Sec. 58.507. EFFECT OF SECTIONS 58
Sec. 58.508. UNLIMITED AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES
Sec. 58.509. LIEN CREATED; NO LIMITATION
Sec. 58.510. PURPOSE OF SECTIONS 58
Sec. 58.511. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE PLANS OF TAXATION
Sec. 58.512. ALTERNATIVE PLANS OF TAXATION
Sec. 58.513. ADOPTION OF PLAN OF TAXATION
Sec. 58.514. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PLAN AND HEARING
Sec. 58.515. ORDER ADOPTING TAX PLAN
Sec. 58.516. OBTAINING FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT, ADMINISTER, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED PART OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.517. DEFINING AREA AND DESIGNATING PROPERTY TO BE BENEFITED BY IMPROVEMENTS; ADOPTING TAX PLAN
Sec. 58.518. NOTICE AND HEARING
Sec. 58.519. BOARD'S ORDER
Sec. 58.520. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION
Sec. 58.521. ELECTION NOT REQUIRED IN SEPARATE ELECTION PRECINCT
Sec. 58.522. BALLOTS
Sec. 58.523. DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER
Sec. 58.524. PLEDGE OF FAITH AND CREDIT
Sec. 58.525. ELECTION IN SEPARATE ELECTION PRECINCT
Sec. 58.526. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LEVY OF TAX FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY
Sec. 58.527. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES TO DESIGNATED PROPERTY OR AREA
Sec. 58.528. AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.529. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF BOARD
SUBCHAPTER L. TAXATION ON THE AD VALOREM BASIS
Sec. 58.561. ASSESSMENT OF DISTRICT PROPERTY
Sec. 58.562. LAW GOVERNING PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Sec. 58.585. FINANCE LEDGER
SUBCHAPTER M. TAXATION ON THE BENEFIT BASIS
Sec. 58.631. METHOD OF TAXATION FOR DISTRICT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.632. ASSESSMENT RECORD
Sec. 58.633. NOTICE OF TAXES
Sec. 58.634. DECISION AFTER HEARING
Sec. 58.635. METHOD OF TAXATION FOR DISTRICT NOT UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 58.636. COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 58.637. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 58.638. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND MEETING
Sec. 58.639. FIRST MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 58.640. ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 58.641. VIEWING LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT
Sec. 58.642. COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Sec. 58.643. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 58.644. HEARING
Sec. 58.645. WITNESSES AT THE HEARING
Sec. 58.646. COSTS OF HEARING
Sec. 58.647. COMMISSIONERS' DECREE
Sec. 58.648. EFFECT OF FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECREE
Sec. 58.649. FIXING TAX AS EQUAL SUM ON EACH ACRE
Sec. 58.650. ELECTION
Sec. 58.651. SETTING ANNUAL VALUE OF LAND UNNECESSARY
Sec. 58.652. PREPARING TAX ROLLS
Sec. 58.653. RENDITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 58.654. LAW GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFIT TAX PLAN
Sec. 58.655. IRRIGATING NONIRRIGABLE LAND
SUBCHAPTER N. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY AND CONSOLIDATING DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.702. EXCLUSION OF NONAGRICULTURAL AND NONIRRIGABLE LAND FROM THE DISTRICT
Sec. 58.703. PREREQUISITE TO APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION
Sec. 58.704. SUBSTITUTING LAND OF EQUAL ACREAGE AND VALUE
Sec. 58.705. SECURING APPLICATION TO SUBSTITUTE LAND
Sec. 58.706. APPLICATION OF OWNER OF NEW LAND TO BE SUBSTITUTED
Sec. 58.707. CONSENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 58.708. NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATIONS
Sec. 58.709. HEARING PROCEDURE
Sec. 58.710. BOARD'S RESOLUTION TO SUBSTITUTE LAND
Sec. 58.711. LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED AND INCLUDED LAND
Sec. 58.712. DUTY TO ADVISE COMMISSION
Sec. 58.713. RIGHT TO SERVE NEW LAND INCLUDED IN DISTRICT
Sec. 58.726. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.727. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 58.728. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.729. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 58.730. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 58.731. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN NONIRRIGATED LAND
SUBCHAPTER O. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.781. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 58.782. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 58.783. HEARING
Sec. 58.784. BOARD'S ORDER TO CONTINUE OR DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 58.785. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER
Sec. 58.786. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 58.787. DISCHARGE OF DISTRICT'S OBLIGATIONS BY TRUSTEES
Sec. 58.788. DISCHARGE OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 58.789. FINAL ORDER OF DISSOLUTION
Sec. 58.790. WATER RIGHTS OF DISSOLVED DISTRICT
Sec. 58.791. TAXES IN EXCESS OF DISTRICT'S OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 58.793. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE PLANT
Sec. 58.794. RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 58.795. STATEMENTS OF INDEBTEDNESS AND EXPENSES
Sec. 58.796. ELECTION TO APPROVE DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT AND ISSUANCE OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 58.797. MAXIMUM AMOUNT, INTEREST RATE, AND MATURITY OF BONDS
Sec. 58.798. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 58.799. PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTION
Sec. 58.800. ISSUANCE AND SALE OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 58.801. DESTROYING UNSOLD BONDS
Sec. 58.802. BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 58.803. TAX TO PAY DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 58.804. DETERMINING AMOUNT OF TAX
Sec. 58.805. PAYMENT OF TAX
Sec. 58.806. ADVANCE PAYMENT OF TAXES IN CASH
Sec. 58.807. COMPUTING AMOUNT OF ADVANCE CASH PAYMENT
Sec. 58.808. SURRENDER OF BONDS IN PAYMENT OF TAXES
Sec. 58.809. COMPUTING AMOUNT OF PAYMENT MADE BY SURRENDERING BONDS
Sec. 58.810. USE BY TRUSTEE OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF TAX
Sec. 58.811. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DISSOLUTION BONDS
Sec. 58.812. PREPARING TAX ROLL
Sec. 58.814. NOTICE OF MEETING AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 58.815. MEETING AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 58.816. AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 58.817. APPROVING TAX ROLL
Sec. 58.818. APPROVED TAX ROLL NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION
Sec. 58.820. COLLECTION OF DISSOLUTION TAXES
Sec. 58.821. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 58.822. AUTHORITY OF THE TRUSTEE
Sec. 58.825. DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF TAX INSTALLMENT
Sec. 58.826. PENALTY AND ATTORNEY'S FEE
Sec. 58.827. DISCHARGE OF LIEN
Sec. 58.828. DISTRICT CONSIDERED DISSOLVED
Sec. 58.829. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT IN COUNTIES OF LESS THAN 11,000 POPULATION
Sec. 58.830. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 58.831. SIGNATURES ON PETITION
Sec. 58.832. PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTION
Sec. 58.833. ELECTION IN DISTRICT INCLUDING CITY, TOWN, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Sec. 58.834. SUBSEQUENT ELECTION
Sec. 58.835. DISTRICT DISSOLVED
Sec. 58.836. TAXES TO PAY INDEBTEDNESS AFTER DISSOLUTION
CHAPTER 59.
REGIONAL DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 59.001. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
Sec. 59.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 59.003. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 59.004. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 59.005. MATCHING FUNDS GUARANTEES
Sec. 59.006. CONSENT OF CITY
Sec. 59.007. GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION; EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 59.021. DIRECTORS
Sec. 59.022. ABILITY TO SET RATES
Sec. 59.023. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 59.024. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 59.025. CONFIRMATION ELECTION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADDING OR EXCLUDING TERRITORY; DISSOLUTION
Sec. 59.051. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LESS THAN ALL LANDOWNERS
Sec. 59.052. FILING OF PETITION
Sec. 59.053. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT BEFORE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 59.054. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 59.071. ANNEXATION OR INCORPORATION BY CITY
Sec. 59.072. OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 60.
NAVIGATION DISTRICTS--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 60.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.002. AUDIT
Sec. 60.003. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OR DEVELOPMENT OF A DISTRICT
Sec. 60.004. ACT OR PROCEEDING OF DISTRICT PRESUMED VALID
Sec. 60.005. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. RETIREMENT, DISABILITY, AND DEATH COMPENSATION FUND
Sec. 60.011. CREATION OF RETIREMENT, DISABILITY, AND DEATH COMPENSATION FUND
Sec. 60.013. ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER PENSION FUNDS
Sec. 60.014. HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL BENEFITS
SUBCHAPTER B-1. EMPLOYEE CATASTROPHIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 60.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.022. ESTABLISHMENT OF EMPLOYEE CATASTROPHIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 60.023. EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO DISTRICT ASSISTANCE FUND
Sec. 60.024. TRANSFERS FROM DISTRICT ASSISTANCE FUND TO EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER C. ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 60.031. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 60.032. AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 60.033. USE OF EQUIPMENT
Sec. 60.034. OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASES
Sec. 60.035. NOTICE OF CERTAIN OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASES
Sec. 60.036. SECURITY FOR BID ON OIL, GAS, OR MINERAL LEASES
Sec. 60.037. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASES
Sec. 60.038. DISPOSITION OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 60.0381. CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY CERTAIN NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 60.039. SURFACE LEASE
Sec. 60.040. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR SALES, EASEMENTS, AND LEASES IN EXCESS OF 50 YEARS
Sec. 60.041. SECURITY FOR BIDS ON REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD OR LEASED FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS
Sec. 60.042. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DEED OR LEASE IN EXCESS OF 50 YEARS
Sec. 60.043. POWER OVER WATERWAYS
Sec. 60.044. LAW GOVERNING COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATORY POWERS
Sec. 60.071. GENERAL RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY
Sec. 60.072. SPECIFIC POWERS OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 60.0725. NUISANCES; POLLUTION
Sec. 60.0726. FIRES, EXPLOSIONS, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
Sec. 60.073. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 60.074. STYLE OF ORDINANCES
Sec. 60.075. PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE, RULE, OR REGULATION; PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Sec. 60.076. CONFLICT WITH LAW
Sec. 60.077. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 60.0775. POLICE RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 60.078. PENALTIES
Sec. 60.079. JURISDICTION OF VIOLATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS OF DISTRICTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PORT FACILITIES
Sec. 60.101. ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF PORT FACILITIES
Sec. 60.102. UTILITY RELOCATION
Sec. 60.1021. RELOCATION OR REMOVAL OF DREDGED SPOILS OR MATERIALS
Sec. 60.103. PRESCRIBING FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 60.104. POWER TO BORROW MONEY
Sec. 60.105. EXPENSES TO BE PAID FROM CURRENT REVENUES
Sec. 60.106. PLEDGE OF REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.107. MORTGAGE AS ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Sec. 60.108. ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.109. SINKING FUND
Sec. 60.110. REVENUE SET ASIDE FOR SINKING FUND
Sec. 60.111. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS; PAYMENT
Sec. 60.112. INSURING IMPROVEMENTS TO PROTECT HOLDERS OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.113. COMPELLING PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
Sec. 60.114. OBLIGATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
Sec. 60.115. REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.116. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS
Sec. 60.117. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS
Sec. 60.118. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FACILITY
Sec. 60.119. COVENANTS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 60.120. CONTRACTS, LEASES, AND AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 60.121. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 60.122. IMPROVEMENTS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES
Sec. 60.123. PILOT AND PILOTAGE LAWS UNAFFECTED
Sec. 60.124. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
SUBCHAPTER F. CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 60.151. PURPOSE
Sec. 60.152. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
Sec. 60.153. EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER G. POWERS OF DISTRICT TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT TAXATION
Sec. 60.171. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND ENCUMBER PROPERTY AND FRANCHISE
Sec. 60.172. NOTICE OF HEARING ON INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 60.173. HEARING ON INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 60.174. ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.175. EXECUTION AND SALE OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 60.176. OBLIGATIONS AS CHARGE ON ENCUMBERED PROPERTY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 60.177. LIEN ON REVENUE; FORECLOSURE OF ENCUMBRANCE
Sec. 60.178. TRUSTEE TO ENFORCE FORECLOSURE; FRANCHISE UNDER FORECLOSURE
Sec. 60.179. BORROWING FOR CURRENT EXPENSES
Sec. 60.180. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL BY COMMISSION
Sec. 60.181. PROCEEDINGS TO BORROW MONEY
SUBCHAPTER H. PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 60.201. PURPOSE
Sec. 60.202. CREATION OF FUND
Sec. 60.203. EXPENDITURE OF FUND
Sec. 60.204. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 60.205. OTHER EXPENSES NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER I. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 60.221. MODIFICATION OF REVENUE BOND RESOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER J. CONVERSION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 60.241. AUTHORITY TO CONVERT
Sec. 60.242. RESOLUTION
Sec. 60.243. NOTICE OF RESOLUTION
Sec. 60.244. FINDINGS
Sec. 60.245. STATUS OF CONVERTED DISTRICT
Sec. 60.246. POWERS OF CONVERTED DISTRICT
Sec. 60.247. OPTIONAL ELECTION
Sec. 60.248. EFFECT OF ELECTION
Sec. 60.249. EFFECT OF OPTIONAL CONVERSION
SUBCHAPTER K. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 60.271. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 60.272. DEPOSITORY BOND
Sec. 60.273. TREASURER'S BOND
SUBCHAPTER L. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 60.301. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS
SUBCHAPTER M. TAX BONDS, REVENUE BONDS, AND COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 60.331. CLASSES OF BONDS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 60.332. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 60.333. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 60.334. MATURITY OF BONDS
Sec. 60.335. REGISTERED AND BEARER BONDS
Sec. 60.336. LOST AND DESTROYED BONDS
Sec. 60.337. APPROVAL OF CONVERTED OR SUBSTITUTED BONDS
Sec. 60.338. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUES
Sec. 60.339. BONDS PAYABLE FROM TAXES
Sec. 60.340. BONDS PAYABLE FROM BOTH TAXES AND REVENUES
Sec. 60.341. RATES, TOLLS, AND CHARGES
Sec. 60.342. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 60.343. INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 60.344. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 60.345. APPROVAL AND INCONTESTABILITY OF BONDS
Sec. 60.346. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Sec. 60.347. INVESTMENT OF BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 60.348. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS
Sec. 60.349. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER N. COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.401. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 60.402. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.403. CONTRACTS: PURCHASES
Sec. 60.4035. CONTRACTS: EMERGENCY PURCHASES
Sec. 60.404. COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.405. PROPOSAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 60.406. COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND PROPOSAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 60.407. OPENING SEALED PROPOSALS AND BIDS
Sec. 60.408. CONTRACT AWARD
Sec. 60.409. PRICING METHOD
Sec. 60.410. CHANGES IN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Sec. 60.411. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.4115. NOTIFICATION OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD OF CONTRACTOR
Sec. 60.412. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 60.4125. ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES OR CONTRACTS
Sec. 60.413. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 60.414. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER O. PURCHASE CONTRACTS
Sec. 60.451. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.452. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER; OTHER LAW
Sec. 60.453. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES
Sec. 60.454. PURCHASING CONTRACT METHODS
Sec. 60.455. RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS
Sec. 60.456. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 60.457. DELEGATION
Sec. 60.458. PURCHASE CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA
Sec. 60.459. EVALUATION OF BIDS AND PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Sec. 60.460. DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES
Sec. 60.461. CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AGENT
Sec. 60.462. CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK
Sec. 60.463. SELECTING CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
Sec. 60.464. JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
SUBCHAPTER Q. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 60.501. SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES; NO NEW DUTIES
Sec. 60.502. IMPLIED CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER R. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 60.551. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 60.552. AUTHORIZATION OF CAMPAIGN
Sec. 60.553. DEDUCTION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 60.554. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Sec. 60.555. DESIGNATION OF AN ELIGIBLE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Sec. 60.556. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 60.557. REVOCATION OR CHANGE OF AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 60.558. DURATION OF DEDUCTION
Sec. 60.559. FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANAGEMENT OF CAMPAIGN
Sec. 60.560. CAMPAIGN POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 60.561. ELIGIBILITY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, FEDERATIONS, AND FUNDS FOR PARTICIPATION
Sec. 60.562. FUND-RAISING PRACTICES
Sec. 60.563. LIMITATION ON USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 60.564. MISAPPLICATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS; AUDIT
CHAPTER 61.
ARTICLE III, SECTION 52, NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 61.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 61.021. CREATION
Sec. 61.022. AREA INCLUDED IN DISTRICT
Sec. 61.023. DISTRICT MAY INCLUDE ROAD DISTRICT
Sec. 61.024. PETITION TO CREATE SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT
Sec. 61.025. PETITION TO CREATE DISTRICT IN TWO COUNTIES
Sec. 61.026. DEPOSIT
Sec. 61.027. HEARING
Sec. 61.028. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 61.029. HEARING BY BOARD
Sec. 61.030. CONDUCT OF HEARING
Sec. 61.031. FINDINGS
Sec. 61.032. PROVIDING FUNDS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 61.033. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 61.034. ELECTIONS
Sec. 61.035. BALLOTS
Sec. 61.036. DECLARATION OF RESULT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 61.071. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 61.072. ORGANIZATION: QUORUM
Sec. 61.073. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 61.074. TERM OF OFFICE, REMOVAL, AND SUCCESSION
Sec. 61.075. COMMISSIONER'S OATH
Sec. 61.076. COMMISSIONER'S BOND
Sec. 61.077. COMMISSIONERS' COMPENSATION
Sec. 61.078. DISTRICT TREASURER
Sec. 61.079. DISTRICT TREASURER'S BOND
Sec. 61.080. DISTRICT TREASURER'S COMPENSATION
Sec. 61.081. DUTIES IMPOSED WITHOUT COMPENSATION
Sec. 61.082. COURT ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 61.111. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 61.112. EMPLOYEES AND COUNSEL
Sec. 61.113. AUTHORITY TO GO ON LAND
Sec. 61.114. PENALTY FOR PROHIBITING ENTRY TO LAND
Sec. 61.115. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 61.116. LEASE OF STATE OWNED LANDS AND FLATS
Sec. 61.117. LIMITATIONS ON SALES AND USE OF STATE LANDS AND FLATS
Sec. 61.118. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 61.119. INTEREST IN CONTRACT OF NAVIGATION DISTRICT
Sec. 61.120. LAWS GOVERNING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER E. PORT FACILITIES
Sec. 61.151. AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AND DEVELOP PORT FACILITIES
Sec. 61.152. PETITION
Sec. 61.153. HEARING: TESTIMONY
Sec. 61.154. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 61.155. BALLOTS
Sec. 61.156. ELECTION EXPENSE
Sec. 61.157. DECLARATION OF RESULTS
Sec. 61.158. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 61.159. TERM OF OFFICE: REMOVAL: SUCCESSION
Sec. 61.160. QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION; AUTHORITY
Sec. 61.161. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 61.162. LEASE AND RENTAL OF FACILITIES
Sec. 61.163. UNIMPROVED LAND
Sec. 61.164. FRANCHISES
Sec. 61.165. FRANCHISE ELECTION
Sec. 61.166. BALLOTS
Sec. 61.167. ELECTION RESULT
Sec. 61.168. PETITION PROTESTING FRANCHISE
Sec. 61.169. CONTRACTS
Sec. 61.170. AUTHORITY TO INCUR DEBT
Sec. 61.171. BONDS
Sec. 61.172. FINANCING PURCHASES
Sec. 61.173. ELECTION ON THE PURCHASE OF FACILITIES
Sec. 61.174. EMPLOYEES; COUNTY AUDITOR, DUTIES AND COMPENSATION
Sec. 61.175. POWERS
Sec. 61.176. CITY POLICE POWERS
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 61.211. MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 61.212. DISTRICT DEPOSITORY
SUBCHAPTER G. BOND AND TAX PROVISIONS
Sec. 61.231. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 61.232. LIMITATION ON BOND ISSUE
Sec. 61.233. REQUISITES OF BONDS
Sec. 61.234. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 61.235. CHAIRMAN'S BOND
Sec. 61.236. TAX LEVY
Sec. 61.237. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 61.238. ADDITIONAL BOND ISSUE
Sec. 61.239. SINKING FUND INVESTMENTS
CHAPTER 62.
ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 59, NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 62.021. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 62.022. COMPOSITION
Sec. 62.023. PETITION
Sec. 62.024. DEPOSIT
Sec. 62.025. DATE OF HEARING
Sec. 62.026. HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD
Sec. 62.027. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 62.028. HEARING ON PETITION
Sec. 62.029. FINDINGS
Sec. 62.030. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 62.031. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 62.032. BALLOT
Sec. 62.033. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 62.034. CANVASS OF RETURNS
Sec. 62.035. DECLARATION OF RESULT
Sec. 62.036. EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.061. NAVIGATION BOARD
Sec. 62.062. APPOINTMENT OF INITIAL COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.063. ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.0631. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.064. QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.065. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 62.066. VACANCIES
Sec. 62.067. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Sec. 62.068. OATH OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.069. BOND OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.070. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 62.071. ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 62.072. TWO-COUNTY DISTRICTS; APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
Sec. 62.0725. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 62.073. DISTRICT TREASURER
Sec. 62.074. TREASURER'S BOND
Sec. 62.075. TREASURER'S COMPENSATION
Sec. 62.077. COUNSEL
Sec. 62.078. SUITS; JUDICIAL NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 62.101. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 62.102. DISTRICTS AS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Sec. 62.103. DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS
Sec. 62.104. DUTIES OF DISTRICT ENGINEER
Sec. 62.105. RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 62.106. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 62.107. ACQUISITION AND CONVEYANCE OF LAND
Sec. 62.1071. ACQUISITION OF LAND, EQUIPMENT, OR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 62.1072. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS FOR ACQUISITIONS FROM CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 62.108. ENTRY ON PROPERTY
Sec. 62.109. BIDS
Sec. 62.110. NOTICE OF BIDS
Sec. 62.111. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Sec. 62.112. INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
Sec. 62.113. FORM OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 62.114. BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Sec. 62.115. SUPERVISION OF WORK
Sec. 62.116. INSPECTION OF WORK; PAYMENT
Sec. 62.117. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 62.118. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES
Sec. 62.119. PREFERENCE LIEN; WAIVER; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 62.120. CONTRACT FOR AND LEASE OF WATER SYSTEM
Sec. 62.121. CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH DISTRICT PURPOSES AND EXERCISE DISTRICT POWERS
Sec. 62.122. DISPOSITION OF SALVAGE OR SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 62.123. FRANCHISES
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.151. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 62.152. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 62.153. DUTIES OF DISTRICT TREASURER; AUTHORITY OF DESIGNATED OFFICER
Sec. 62.154. APPLICABILITY OF SECTIONS 62
Sec. 62.155. DEPOSIT IN BANKING CORPORATION
Sec. 62.156. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 62.159. CONFLICTS WITH PRIOR BONDS OR OTHER LAWS
Sec. 62.160. MAINTENANCE TAX
SUBCHAPTER F. BOND PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.191. ISSUANCE OF NAVIGATION BONDS
Sec. 62.192. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS
Sec. 62.193. BOND ELECTION
Sec. 62.194. ORDER FOR BONDS AND TAX
Sec. 62.195. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 62.196. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 62.197. REGISTRATION OF BONDS
Sec. 62.198. VALIDITY OF BONDS
Sec. 62.199. RECORD OF BONDS
Sec. 62.200. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 62.201. CHAIRMAN'S BOND
Sec. 62.202. TAXES; SINKING FUND INVESTMENT
Sec. 62.203. ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS; FORMALITIES
Sec. 62.204. REFUNDING BONDS SOLD AT PAR
Sec. 62.205. APPROVAL OF REFUNDING BONDS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 62.206. TAX LEVY FOR REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 62.207. AUTHORITY OF SECTIONS 62
Sec. 62.208. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 62.209. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS FOR CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER G. TAX PROVISIONS
Sec. 62.251. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
SUBCHAPTER H. ANNEXATION
Sec. 62.291. ANNEXATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 62.292. PETITION
Sec. 62.293. SCHEDULING PETITION FOR HEARING; NOTICE
Sec. 62.294. HEARING
Sec. 62.295. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 62.296. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 62.297. BALLOTS
Sec. 62.298. ELECTION OFFICIALS
Sec. 62.299. CANVASS OF VOTE; ENTRY OF ORDER
Sec. 62.300. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX OTHER DISTRICTS
Sec. 62.301. DUTIES OF COMMISSION OF ANNEXED DISTRICT
Sec. 62.302. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Sec. 62.303. HEARING BY ANNEXING DISTRICT; NOTICE
Sec. 62.304. ASSUMPTION OF BONDED DEBT
Sec. 62.305. LEVY OF TAXES ON ANNEXED DISTRICT
Sec. 62.306. DISSOLUTION OF ANNEXED DISTRICT
Sec. 62.307. ANNEXATION OF WHOLE OF ADJACENT COUNTY
Sec. 62.308. HEARING
Sec. 62.309. ORDER OF ELECTION; BALLOTS
Sec. 62.310. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULT
Sec. 62.311. HEARING BY ANNEXING DISTRICT
Sec. 62.312. ORDER OF ANNEXATION
Sec. 62.313. OBLIGATIONS NOT AFFECTED; PRO RATA ASSUMPTION
Sec. 62.314. ADDITIONAL COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 62.315. CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP OF NAVIGATION BOARD
Sec. 62.316. PERMANENT COMMISSION ORGANIZATION FOLLOWING ANNEXATION
Sec. 62.317. PROVISIONS GOVERNING COMMISSION
Sec. 62.318. LAW GOVERNING DISTRICT
CHAPTER 63.
SELF-LIQUIDATING NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 63.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 63.021. SELF-LIQUIDATING DISTRICTS
Sec. 63.022. CREATION
Sec. 63.023. AREA INCLUDED IN DISTRICT
Sec. 63.024. PETITION TO CREATE SINGLE-COUNTY DISTRICT
Sec. 63.025. PETITION TO CREATE DISTRICT IN TWO COUNTIES
Sec. 63.026. NAVIGATION BOARD
Sec. 63.027. HEARING
Sec. 63.028. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 63.029. HEARING BY NAVIGATION BOARD
Sec. 63.030. CONDUCT OF HEARING
Sec. 63.031. FINDINGS
Sec. 63.032. PROVIDING FUNDS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 63.033. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 63.034. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.035. BALLOTS
Sec. 63.036. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.037. RETURNS OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.038. DECLARATION OF RESULT
Sec. 63.039. CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 63.040. RESOLUTION TO CONVERT
Sec. 63.041. NOTICE
Sec. 63.042. HEARING
Sec. 63.043. FINDINGS
Sec. 63.044. EFFECT OF CONVERSION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 63.081. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 63.082. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 63.083. VACANCIES
Sec. 63.084. OATH
Sec. 63.085. BOND
Sec. 63.086. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 63.087. OPTIONAL TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 63.088. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION AND QUORUM
Sec. 63.089. ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 63.0895. JOINT ELECTION WITH COUNTY
Sec. 63.090. PLACING NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON BALLOT
Sec. 63.091. POLLING PLACE
Sec. 63.092. ELECTION OFFICERS
Sec. 63.093. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.094. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.0945. WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
Sec. 63.095. VACANCIES ON COMMISSION
Sec. 63.096. COMMISSIONER'S OATH
Sec. 63.097. COMMISSIONER'S BOND
Sec. 63.098. COMMISSIONER'S COMPENSATION
Sec. 63.099. DISTRICT MANAGER
Sec. 63.100. DISTRICT ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 63.101. DEPUTY ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
Sec. 63.103. DEPUTY'S BOND
Sec. 63.104. COMPENSATION OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR AND DEPUTY
Sec. 63.1045. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 63.105. ENGINEER
Sec. 63.106. LEGAL COUNSEL
Sec. 63.107. DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
Sec. 63.108. BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 63.109. PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
Sec. 63.110. DISTRICT OFFICE
Sec. 63.112. COURT ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 63.151. AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT
Sec. 63.152. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 63.153. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT
Sec. 63.154. AUTHORITY TO GO ON LAND
Sec. 63.155. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 63.156. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 63.157. AUTHORITY OVER IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 63.158. OBTAINING CONSENT OF UNITED STATES
Sec. 63.159. COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES
Sec. 63.160. DUTIES OF ENGINEER
Sec. 63.161. UNITED STATES PERFORMING DUTIES OF ENGINEER
Sec. 63.162. DISTRICT ORDER FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 63.163. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 63.164. HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 63.165. FINDINGS
Sec. 63.166. BOND ELECTION
Sec. 63.167. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 63.168. BIDS FOR CONTRACT
Sec. 63.169. NOTICE OF BIDS
Sec. 63.170. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS
Sec. 63.171. PROCEDURE FOR BIDS
Sec. 63.172. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT
Sec. 63.173. CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Sec. 63.174. INTEREST IN CONTRACT
Sec. 63.175. SUPERVISION OF WORK
Sec. 63.176. PAYMENT FOR WORK
Sec. 63.177. COMMISSION REPORT
Sec. 63.178. FRANCHISES
Sec. 63.179. ADJACENT LAND
Sec. 63.180. ISSUANCE OF WRITS
Sec. 63.181. PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 63.182. EFFECT ON POLICE POWERS
Sec. 63.183. OTHER LAWS GOVERNING DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 63.221. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Sec. 63.222. DISTRICT DEPOSITORY
Sec. 63.224. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; AUDIT
Sec. 63.225. DEPOSIT
Sec. 63.226. DEBT
Sec. 63.227. RETIRING DEBT
Sec. 63.228. BORROWING MONEY
SUBCHAPTER F. BOND PROVISIONS
Sec. 63.251. LEVY OF TAX
Sec. 63.252. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 63.253. APPROVAL OF BONDS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 63.254. REGISTRATION OF BONDS
Sec. 63.255. VALIDITY OF BONDS
Sec. 63.256. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 63.257. BOND RECORD
SUBCHAPTER G. TAX PROVISIONS
Sec. 63.281. BOND TAX
Sec. 63.282. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX
Sec. 63.283. FUNDS FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN TAXES
Sec. 63.285. DUTY OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR
SUBCHAPTER H. ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 63.321. ASSESSMENTS TO RETIRE DEBT
Sec. 63.322. ORDER TO RETIRE DEBT BY ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 63.323. NOTICE OF THE ORDER AND HEARING
Sec. 63.324. HEARING PROCEDURE
Sec. 63.325. FINDINGS
Sec. 63.326. TAX ROLL
Sec. 63.327. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 63.328. NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 63.329. HEARING BY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 63.330. FINDINGS OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 63.331. DISAPPROVAL OF FINDINGS
Sec. 63.332. EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF FINDINGS
Sec. 63.333. PERSONAL OBLIGATION; LIEN
Sec. 63.334. ASSESSMENT FUND
Sec. 63.335. ERRORS IN ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 63.336. REASSESSMENT
Sec. 63.337. SUIT TO SET ASIDE OR CORRECT ASSESSMENT
Sec. 63.338. DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 63.339. SUIT FOR COLLECTION
Sec. 63.340. SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY JUDGMENT
Sec. 63.341. RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER I. ANNEXATION
Sec. 63.371. ANNEXATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 63.372. PETITION
Sec. 63.373. SCHEDULING PETITION FOR HEARING; NOTICE
Sec. 63.374. HEARING
Sec. 63.375. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 63.376. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 63.377. BALLOTS
Sec. 63.378. ELECTION OFFICIALS
Sec. 63.379. CANVASS OF VOTE; ENTRY OF ORDER
CHAPTER 65.
SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 65.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; CONVERSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.011. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.012. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.013. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.014. CERTIFIED RESOLUTION SEEKING CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.015. CONTENTS OF RESOLUTION
Sec. 65.016. CONSENT OF CITY
Sec. 65.018. NOTICE AND HEARING ON DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 65.020. HEARING
Sec. 65.021. GRANTING OR REFUSING CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 65.022. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
Sec. 65.023. APPEAL FROM ORDER OF COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 65.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 65.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS
Sec. 65.103. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; TERMS OF OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 65.201. POWERS
Sec. 65.203. SOLID WASTE
Sec. 65.205. ADOPTING RULES
Sec. 65.206. EFFECT OF RULES
Sec. 65.207. PUBLICATION OF RULES
Sec. 65.208. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES
Sec. 65.235. PROHIBITION ON ASSESSMENT OR COLLECTION OF TAXES
SUBCHAPTER G. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 65.501. ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 65.502. FORM OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 65.503. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS OR NOTES
Sec. 65.504. ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR BONDS OR NOTES
Sec. 65.505. METHOD FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 65.506. PROVISIONS OF BONDS OR NOTES
Sec. 65.507. USE OF BOND OR NOTE PROCEEDS
Sec. 65.508. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS
Sec. 65.510. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 65.511. OBLIGATIONS; LEGAL INVESTMENT; SECURITY FOR FUNDS
Sec. 65.513. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 65.515. CANCELLATION OF UNSOLD BONDS
SUBCHAPTER H. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY; CONSOLIDATING AND DISSOLVING DISTRICTS
Sec. 65.723. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 65.724. ELECTIONS TO APPROVE CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 65.725. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 65.726. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 65.727. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 65.728. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 65.729. HEARING
Sec. 65.730. BOARD'S ORDER TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 65.731. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD'S ORDER
CHAPTER 66.
STORMWATER CONTROL DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 66.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 66.011. CREATION
Sec. 66.012. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT
Sec. 66.013. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 66.014. PETITION
Sec. 66.015. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 66.016. DISTRICT NAME
Sec. 66.018. NOTICE AND HEARING ON DISTRICT CREATION
Sec. 66.019. COMMISSION FINDINGS AND DECISION
Sec. 66.020. APPEAL OF COMMISSION ORDER
Sec. 66.021. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 66.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 66.102. QUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 66.118. RULES
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 66.201. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 66.202. PLAN FOR FACILITIES
Sec. 66.216. TRANSFER OF LAND AND FACILITIES
Sec. 66.217. EFFECT OF TRANSFER
Sec. 66.218. TRANSFER IN PORTIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 66.303. ANNUAL BUDGET
Sec. 66.304. AMENDING BUDGET
Sec. 66.310. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 66.311. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 66.313. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 66.314. PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 66.315. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 66.316. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 66.317. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS
Sec. 66.318. BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 66.319. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 66.320. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
Sec. 66.321. TAX STATUS OF BONDS
Sec. 66.322. LEVY OF TAXES
Sec. 66.324. BOARD AUTHORITY
Sec. 66.325. TAX RATE
Sec. 66.326. TAX APPRAISAL, ASSESSMENT, AND COLLECTION
SUBCHAPTER F. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 66.401. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION
Sec. 66.402. ORDER TO DISSOLVE DISTRICT
Sec. 66.403. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
Sec. 66.404. EFFECT OF COMMISSION ORDER
CHAPTER 67.
NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICE CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 67.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 67.002. PURPOSE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 67.003. CREATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 67.004. APPLICATION OF TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT
Sec. 67.005. DIRECTORS
Sec. 67.0051. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR
Sec. 67.0052. BALLOT APPLICATION
Sec. 67.0053. BALLOT
Sec. 67.0054. ELECTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 67.0055. ELECTION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE
Sec. 67.006. OFFICERS
Sec. 67.007. ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF RETAIL CORPORATION
Sec. 67.0075. ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF OTHER CORPORATION
Sec. 67.008. DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS
Sec. 67.009. FACILITIES
Sec. 67.010. POWER TO CONTRACT WITH OTHER ENTITIES
Sec. 67.0105. WATER FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
Sec. 67.011. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF CORPORATION
Sec. 67.011. POWERS OF CORPORATION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 67.0115. ELECTRIC GENERATION
Sec. 67.012. USE OF MANAGER
Sec. 67.013. USE OF COUNSEL
Sec. 67.014. DEPOSITORY FOR FUNDS; PERMITTED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 67.015. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES ACT
Sec. 67.016. TRANSFER OR CANCELLATION OF STOCK, MEMBERSHIP, OR OTHER RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION
Sec. 67.017. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
CHAPTER 68.
SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 68.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 68.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT; PURPOSE
Sec. 68.003. PUBLIC PURPOSE OF SECURITY PROJECTS
Sec. 68.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 68.005. GENERAL WATER DISTRICT LAW NOT APPLICABLE
SUBCHAPTER B. FACILITIES
Sec. 68.051. APPLICABILITY TO FACILITIES
Sec. 68.052. DESIGNEES FOR FACILITY OWNERS
Sec. 68.053. USE OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROPERTY FOR SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER C. CREATION
Sec. 68.101. DISTRICT CREATION BY CERTAIN POPULOUS COUNTIES WITH SHIP CHANNELS
Sec. 68.102. PETITION FOR CREATION
Sec. 68.103. CONTENTS OF PETITION; DISTRICT TERRITORY
Sec. 68.104. NOTICE OF HEARING; CONTENTS OF NOTICE
Sec. 68.105. HEARING
Sec. 68.106. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
Sec. 68.107. ORDER CREATING DISTRICT; CHANGES
SUBCHAPTER D. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 68.151. GOVERNING BODY; COMPOSITION
Sec. 68.152. SECURITY ZONE DIRECTORS
Sec. 68.153. AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
Sec. 68.154. MUNICIPAL DIRECTOR
Sec. 68.155. PORT AUTHORITY; EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR
Sec. 68.156. TERMS; INITIAL DIRECTORS
Sec. 68.157. VACANCY
Sec. 68.158. QUORUM
Sec. 68.159. OFFICERS
Sec. 68.160. COMPENSATION
Sec. 68.161. MEETINGS
Sec. 68.162. REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 68.201. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 68.202. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW
Sec. 68.203. RULES
Sec. 68.204. NAME CHANGE
Sec. 68.205. CONTRACTS; GENERALLY
Sec. 68.206. SECURITY PROJECTS AND SERVICES
Sec. 68.207. CONTRACTS FOR SECURITY PROJECTS OR SERVICES
Sec. 68.208. CONTRACTS FOR JOINT USE OF SECURITY PROJECT
Sec. 68.209. CONTRACTS WITH DISTRICT BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 68.210. PROPERTY POWERS; GENERALLY
Sec. 68.211. SUITS
Sec. 68.212. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 68.251. GRANTS; LOANS
Sec. 68.252. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 68.253. TAXES PROHIBITED
Sec. 68.254. BONDS PROHIBITED
Sec. 68.255. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 68.256. QUARTERLY GENERAL ACCOUNTING BY BOARD
SUBCHAPTER G. ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 68.301. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE ASSESSMENT; HEARING REQUIRED
Sec. 68.302. PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 68.303. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 68.304. CONDUCTING HEARING; FINDINGS
Sec. 68.305. FACILITIES TO BE ASSESSED
Sec. 68.306. ASSESSMENT RATE CHANGE
Sec. 68.307. OBJECTIONS; LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 68.308. APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 68.309. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Sec. 68.310. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 68.311. APPEAL
Sec. 68.312. APPEAL OF RESOLUTION
Sec. 68.313. FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENT; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 68.314. DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 68.315. ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND NONPROFITS
SUBCHAPTER H. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 68.351. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT FOR FAILURE TO IMPOSE AN ASSESSMENT
Sec. 68.352. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT BY BOARD VOTE OR OWNER PETITION
SUBCHAPTER I. ADDITION AND EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.401. PETITION BY BOARD TO ADD TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.402. HEARING AND ACTION ON BOARD'S PETITION TO ADD TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.403. PETITION BY FACILITY OWNER TO ADD TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.404. ACTION ON FACILITY OWNER'S PETITION TO ADD TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.405. MODIFICATION OF ORDER
Sec. 68.406. PETITION BY BOARD TO EXCLUDE TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
Sec. 68.407. HEARING AND ACTION ON BOARD'S PETITION TO EXCLUDE TERRITORY AND FACILITIES
TITLE 5. SPECIAL LAW DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 152.
RIVER AUTHORITIES ENGAGED IN DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 152.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 152.002. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACTING ON BEHALF OF RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.051. CREATION OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Sec. 152.052. POWERS OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Sec. 152.053. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 152.054. SUPERVISION BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.055. LIABILITY OF CORPORATE PROPERTY FOR TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 152.056. TRANSFER OF RIVER AUTHORITY ASSETS TO CORPORATION
Sec. 152.057. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW TO RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.058. GUARANTEE AND OTHER CREDIT SUPPORT RELATING TO PUBLIC SECURITIES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. ENERGY OR WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Sec. 152.101. AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ENERGY OR WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Sec. 152.102. PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION PROGRAM BY PERSON OTHER THAN RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.103. PUBLIC PURPOSE AND GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 152.151. DEFINITION
Sec. 152.152. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 152.153. AUTHORITY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 152.154. PROGRAM AREA
Sec. 152.155. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
Sec. 152.156. PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM BY PERSON OTHER THAN RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.157. STAFFING AND FUNDING OF PROGRAM
Sec. 152.158. AGREEMENT
Sec. 152.159. GUIDELINES FOR ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC FIRE-FIGHTING ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 152.160. RECEIPT OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AS CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM
Sec. 152.161. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER E. DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 152.202. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 152.203. INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL
SUBCHAPTER F. HEDGING TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 152.251. DEFINITION
Sec. 152.252. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO HEDGING CONTRACT
Sec. 152.253. PAYMENT CONSIDERED FUEL EXPENSE
Sec. 152.254. INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN HEDGING TRANSACTION
Sec. 152.255. RECOVERABILITY OF COSTS FROM RATEPAYERS
SUBCHAPTER G. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SERVICES AND FACILITIES OF RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 152.301. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Sec. 152.302. LIMITATION ON ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES