PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS

Tex. WATER Code ch. 49
in effect

Contents

section49.001.. DEFINITIONS.section49.002.. APPLICABILITY.section49.003.. PENALTY.section49.004.. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF DISTRICT RULES.section49.010.. ORDER OR ACT CREATING DISTRICT.section49.011.. NOTICE APPLICABLE TO CREATION OF A DISTRICT BY THE COMMISSION.section49.051.. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.section49.052.. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.section49.053.. QUORUM.section49.054.. OFFICERS.section49.055.. SWORN STATEMENT, BOND, AND OATH OF OFFICE.section49.056.. GENERAL MANAGER.section49.057.. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT.section49.058.. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.section49.059.. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.section49.060.. FEES OF OFFICE; REIMBURSEMENT.section49.061.. SEAL.section49.062.. OFFICES AND MEETING PLACES.section49.063.. NOTICE OF MEETINGS.section49.064.. MEETINGS.section49.065.. RECORDS.section49.066.. SUITS.section49.067.. CONTRACTS.section49.068.. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.section49.069.. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.section49.070.. WORKERS' COMPENSATION.section49.071.. DISTRICT NAME CHANGE.section49.072.. LIMITATION ON FUTURE EMPLOYMENT.section49.101.. GENERAL.section49.102.. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION.section49.103.. TERMS OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS.section49.104.. ALTERNATIVE ELECTION PROCEDURES.section49.105.. VACANCIES.section49.106.. BOND ELECTIONS.section49.107.. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.section49.108.. CONTRACT ELECTIONS.section49.109.. AGENT DURING ELECTION PERIOD.section49.110.. ELECTION JUDGE.section49.111.. EXEMPTIONS FROM USE OF ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEMS.section49.112.. CANCELLATION OF ELECTION; REMOVAL OF BALLOT MEASURE.section49.113.. NOTICE FOR FILING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT.section49.151.. EXPENDITURES.section49.152.. PURPOSES FOR BORROWING MONEY.section49.153.. REVENUE NOTES.section49.154.. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES; TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES.section49.155.. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.section49.156.. DEPOSITORY.section49.157.. INVESTMENTS.section49.158.. FISCAL YEAR.section49.181.. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION OVER ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS.section49.182.. COMMISSION SUPERVISION OF PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS.section49.183.. BOND SALES.section49.184.. APPROVAL OF BONDS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION OF BONDS.section49.185.. EXEMPTIONS.section49.186.. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS; SECURITY FOR FUNDS.section49.191.. DUTY TO AUDIT.section49.192.. FORM OF AUDIT.section49.193.. FINANCIAL REPORTS.section49.194.. FILING OF AUDITS, AFFIDAVITS, AND FINANCIAL REPORTS.section49.195.. REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.section49.196.. ACCESS TO AND MAINTENANCE OF DISTRICT RECORDS.section49.197.. FINANCIALLY DORMANT DISTRICTS.section49.198.. AUDIT REPORT EXEMPTION.section49.199.. POLICIES AND AUDITS OF DISTRICTS.section49.200.. REVIEW AND COMMENT ON BUDGET OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS.section49.211.. POWERS.section49.212.. FEES AND CHARGES.section49.213.. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CONTRACTS.section49.214.. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN CONTRACTS.section49.215.. SERVICE TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT.section49.216.. ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS.section49.217.. OPERATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES ON OR NEAR PUBLIC FACILITIES.section49.218.. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.section49.219.. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.section49.220.. RIGHT TO USE EXISTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY.section49.221.. RIGHT TO ENTER LAND.section49.222.. EMINENT DOMAIN.section49.223.. COSTS OF RELOCATION OF PROPERTY.section49.224.. POWER TO CONDEMN CEMETERIES.section49.225.. LEASES.section49.226.. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY.section49.227.. AUTHORITY TO ACT JOINTLY.section49.228.. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.section49.229.. GRANTS AND GIFTS.section49.230.. AREA-WIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT.section49.231.. STANDBY FEES.section49.232.. LABORATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.section49.233.. ELECTRIC GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS.section49.234.. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN PRIVATE ON-SITE FACILITIES.section49.235.. DISTRICT ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID.section49.236.. NOTICE OF TAX HEARING.section49.237.. DISTRICT CONSENT REQUIREMENT.section49.238.. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.section49.239.. COOPERATIVE FLOOD CONTROL.section49.271.. CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK.section49.272.. REPORTS FURNISHED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS.section49.273.. CONTRACT AWARD.section49.274.. EMERGENCY APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PROJECTS.section49.275.. CONTRACTOR'S BOND.section49.276.. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK.section49.277.. INSPECTION OF AND REPORTS ON CONSTRUCTION WORK.section49.278.. NONAPPLICABILITY.section49.279.. PREVAILING WAGE RATES.section49.301.. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER.section49.302.. ADDING LAND BY PETITION OF LESS THAN ALL THE LANDOWNERS.section49.303.. EXCLUDING LAND OR OTHER PROPERTY FROM DISTRICT.section49.304.. HEARING TO ANNOUNCE PROPOSED EXCLUSIONS AND TO RECEIVE PETITIONS.section49.305.. PETITION.section49.306.. GROUNDS FOR EXCLUSION.section49.307.. HEARING AND ORDER EXCLUDING LAND.section49.308.. SUIT TO REVIEW EXCLUSION.section49.309.. EXCLUSION OF NONIRRIGATED PROPERTY.section49.310.. AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE LAND.section49.311.. CONSENT FROM HOLDERS OF INDEBTEDNESS.section49.312.. RESULTS OF EXCLUSION.section49.313.. DISTRICT FACILITIES ON EXCLUDED PROPERTY.section49.314.. WATER ALLOCATIONS.section49.315.. ADDING AND EXCLUDING LAND BEFORE CONFIRMATION.section49.316.. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.section49.321.. DISSOLUTION AUTHORITY.section49.322.. NOTICE OF HEARING.section49.323.. INVESTIGATION.section49.324.. ORDER OF DISSOLUTION.section49.325.. CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER.section49.326.. APPEALS.section49.327.. ASSETS ESCHEAT TO STATE.section49.351.. FIRE DEPARTMENTS.section49.352.. MUNICIPAL SYSTEM IN UNSERVED AREA.section49.353.. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT FOR FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.section49.451.. POSTING SIGNS IN THE DISTRICT.section49.452.. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS.section49.453.. NOTICE FORM FROM DISTRICT.section49.454.. NOTICE OF UNPAID STANDBY FEES.section49.455.. FILING INFORMATION.section49.456.. BANKRUPTCY OF DISTRICTS; AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.section49.461.. POLICY AND PURPOSE.section49.462.. DEFINITIONS.section49.463.. AUTHORIZATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.section49.464.. ACQUISITION OF AND PAYMENT FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.section49.465.. STANDARDS.section49.466.. COMMISSION RULES.section49.501.. DEFINITION.section49.502.. APPLICABILITY.section49.503.. PETITION BY MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIER TO CONVERT WATER USE AFTER SUBDIVISION.section49.504.. EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLIER'S FAILURE TO FILE A PETITION.section49.505.. CALCULATION OF PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS.section49.506.. PROVISION OR CONVERSION OF PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS BY DISTRICT.section49.507.. CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS; WATER RIGHTS SALE CONTRACT.section49.508.. CONTRACT TO USE PROPORTIONATE WATER RIGHTS; WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT.section49.509.. DUTY OF RIO GRANDE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY TO CALCULATE CURRENT MARKET VALUE.section49.510.. ACCOUNTING FOR SALE OF WATER RIGHTS.section49.511.. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.section49.512.. MAP OF SERVICE AREA.section49.0631.. DISTRICT INFORMATION ON WATER BILL.section49.1025.. QUALIFIED VOTERS IN CONFIRMATION ELECTION.section49.1045.. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS IN LESS POPULOUS DISTRICTS.section49.1571.. INVESTMENT OFFICER.section49.1991.. EFFICIENCY REVIEW OF RIVER AUTHORITIES.section49.2121.. ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS.section49.2122.. ESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTOMER CLASSES.section49.2125.. FEES AND OTHER CHARGES OF CERTAIN REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITIES AFTER ANNEXATION.section49.2127.. PIPELINE FEES AND REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY CERTAIN DISTRICTS.section49.2145.. USE OF MONEY RECEIVED UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS.section49.2261.. PURCHASE, SALE, OR OTHER EXCHANGE OF WATER OR WATER RIGHTS.section49.2291.. DONATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.section49.2731.. PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS.section49.3075.. EXCLUSION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICES; NO OUTSTANDING BONDS.section49.3076.. EXCLUSION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICES; BONDS OUTSTANDING.section49.3077.. TAX LIABILITY OF EXCLUDED LAND; BONDS OUTSTANDING.section49.3078.. PETITION FOR EXCLUSION: ADDITIONAL DUTIES.section49.3181.. DEFINITIONS.section49.3182.. CONDITIONS FOR EXCLUSION OF URBAN PROPERTY.section49.3183.. APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION.section49.3184.. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION.section49.3185.. DETERMINATION OF PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF INDEBTEDNESS.section49.3186.. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE.section49.3187.. NOTICE AND HEARING.section49.3188.. RESOLUTION EXCLUDING URBAN PROPERTY OR REJECTING APPLICATION; EFFECTS OF EXCLUSION.section49.3189.. CONVERSION OF WATER RIGHTS.section49.3225.. ORDER WITHOUT HEARING.section49.4521.. PRESCRIBED NOTICE TO PURCHASERS.section49.4641.. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON SITES ACQUIRED FOR WATER, SEWER, OR DRAINAGE FACILITIES.section49.4645.. DISTRICT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES: BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.section49.23601.. AUTOMATIC ELECTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE FOR LOW TAX RATE DISTRICTS.section49.23602.. AUTOMATIC ELECTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPED DISTRICTS.section49.23603.. PETITION ELECTION TO REDUCE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026