Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 7958.0302
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties

(a)

Subject to Subsection (b), the district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 (Provisions Applicable to All Districts) and 54 (Municipal Utility Districts), Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b)

The district may provide only sewer and wastewater services, including the acquisition, construction, contracting, financing, maintenance, operation, and planning of sewer and wastewater facilities or systems.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1370 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 7958.0302 — Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.7958.htm#7958.0302 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

7958.0101
Definitions 7958.0102
Nature of District 7958.0103
Confirmation Election Required 7958.0104
Consent of Municipality Required 7958.0105
Findings of Public Purpose and Benefit 7958.0106
Initial District Territory 7958.0201
Governing Body 7958.0202
Qualifications of Directors 7958.0203
Compensation 7958.0301
General Powers and Duties 7958.0302
Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties 7958.0303
Compliance with Municipal Consent Ordinance or Resolution 7958.0304
No Eminent Domain Power 7958.0305
Contracting 7958.0306
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity 7958.0307
Professional Services 7958.0308
Supermajority Vote Required for Certain Actions 7958.0401
Elections Regarding Bonds 7958.0402
Prohibition on Imposition of Taxes 7958.0501
Authority to Issue Bonds and Other Obligations 7958.0601
Dissolution Election Called by Board 7958.0602
Dissolution Election Called by Petition 7958.0603
Election Order 7958.0604
Notice of Dissolution Election 7958.0605
Applicability of Uniform Election Dates 7958.0606
Election Results 7958.0607
Transfer of Assets, Obligations, and Provision of Services 7958.0608
Receiver 7958.0609
Report 7958.0701
General Annexation Provisions 7958.0702
Retaliation for Annexation Disapproval Prohibited

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 7958.0302’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 7958.0302 — Municipal Utility District Powers and Duties, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.7958.htm#7958.0302 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).