Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 7502.153
Assessments for Costs and Expenses

(a)

Before October 1 of each year, or as soon after that date as practicable, the board shall:

(1)

estimate the total costs and expenses to be incurred by the authority during the ensuing fiscal year for the proper maintenance and operation of the authority’s facilities, including any necessary reserves and replacement funds; and

(2)

impose assessments to provide money to pay those costs and expenses.

(b)

The board, in its discretion, shall determine the costs and expenses that will be paid by:

(1)

an assessment on all of the land in the authority on a per acre basis; and

(2)

an assessment on a prorated basis on all persons who use or apply to use the authority’s water.

(c)

The board shall:

(1)

determine the time at which payment of an assessment is due;

(2)

provide a penalty for late payment;

(3)

provide for collection charges and termination of water service for delinquent accounts;

(4)

allow an assessment to be paid in periodic installments;

(5)

allow a reasonable discount for lump-sum payment of an assessment; and

(6)

adopt any other rules regarding assessments and use of the authority’s water the board determines necessary for proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the authority’s facilities.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2007.

Source: Section 7502.153 — Assessments for Costs and Expenses, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­7502.­htm#7502.­153 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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