THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code ch. 8408
in effect

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a member of the board. (3) "District" means the Thunderbird Utility District. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fort Bend County created under Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. (b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 456, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as that territory may have been modified under: (1) Subchapter H , Chapter 54 , Water Code; (2) Subchapter J , Chapter 49 , Water Code; or (3) other law. (b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect: (1) the district's organization, existence, or validity; (2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for the purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond; (3) the district's right to impose a tax; or (4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.052. BOARD VACANCY.

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a vacancy in the office of director shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 49.105 , Water Code. (b) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall appoint directors to fill all of the vacancies on the board whenever the number of qualified directors is fewer than three. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8408.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions conferred by general law applicable to a municipal utility district, including Chapters 49 and 54 , Water Code. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2017.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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