SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code ch. 8882
in effect

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the district's board of directors. (2) "Director" means a board member. (3) "District" means the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Yoakum County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.003. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit. (b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.

The district includes the territory located in Yoakum County unless the district's territory has been modified under: (1) Subchapter J or K, Chapter 36 , Water Code; or (2) other law. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019. SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors. (b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.052. ELECTION DATE.

The district shall hold an election to elect the appropriate number of directors on the uniform election date in May of every other year or another date authorized by law. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Tex. SPEC. DIST. LOCAL LAWS Code § 8882.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 36 and 50 , Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803 ), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026