Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8504.154
Right of First Refusal for Certain Water Contracts

(a)

This section applies only to a contract to sell or provide water:

(1)

that is for any use other than irrigation in Chambers County outside the authority’s boundaries; and

(2)

that the navigation district had authority to sell or provide under the navigation district’s water rights on May 1, 2009.

(b)

Before entering into a contract, the authority must:

(1)

send to the navigation district a written notice of intent to sell or provide water for nonirrigation use in Chambers County outside the authority’s boundaries; and

(2)

allow the navigation district 30 days to exercise a right of first refusal to provide the water.

(c)

Not later than the 30th day after the date the navigation district receives the notice of intent under Subsection (b), the navigation district may exercise its right of first refusal under Subsection (b) by delivering to the authority notice that it intends to exercise that right.

(d)

The authority may enter into a contract only if the navigation district:

(1)

fails to comply with Subsection (c); or

(2)

complies with Subsection (c) and does not enter into a contract to sell or otherwise provide water for the use described by the authority’s notice of intent under Subsection (b) before the expiration of four months after the date the navigation district receives the notice of intent.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2015.

Source: Section 8504.154 — Right of First Refusal for Certain Water Contracts, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­8504.­htm#8504.­154 (accessed May 4, 2024).

8504.001
Definitions 8504.002
Creation and Nature of Authority 8504.003
Territory 8504.004
Liberal Construction of Chapter 8504.0021
Application of Sunset Act 8504.051
Membership of Board 8504.052
Terms 8504.053
Vacancy 8504.054
Oath and Bond Requirement for Directors 8504.055
Compensation of Directors 8504.056
Quorum 8504.057
General Manager 8504.101
Powers Under Constitution and Other Law 8504.102
Powers to Accomplish Purposes for Which Created 8504.103
General Powers Relating to Works and Water 8504.104
Additional Powers Relating to Particular Purposes 8504.105
Powers Relating to Purchase or Construction of Works or Acquisition of Property 8504.106
Additional Powers Relating to Acquisition or Operation of Property 8504.107
Powers Relating to Contract, Lease, Agreement, or Conveyance 8504.108
Powers Relating to Recreational Facilities 8504.109
Eminent Domain 8504.110
State Supervision and Approval 8504.151
Definitions 8504.152
Powers Relating to Canal System 8504.153
Powers Relating to Water 8504.154
Right of First Refusal for Certain Water Contracts 8504.201
Definition 8504.202
Legislative Findings 8504.203
Authority for Economic Development Program 8504.204
Establishment of Program 8504.205
Participation in Program by Other Persons 8504.206
Staffing and Funding of Program 8504.207
Agreement 8504.208
Guidelines for Assistance to Public Firefighting Organizations 8504.209
Board Determination Conclusive 8504.251
Fees and Charges 8504.252
Tax or Special Assessment Not Authorized by Chapter 8504.301
General Power to Borrow Money 8504.302
Covenants for Marketability 8504.303
Holder of Obligation May Compel Performance 8504.304
Holder of Obligation Entitled to Administrator or Receiver 8504.305
Additional Security for Obligation: Mortgage and Encumbrance 8504.306
Sale Under Mortgage or Encumbrance 8504.307
Insuring Improvements and Facilities 8504.308
Tax Exemption
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May 4, 2024

§ 8504.154’s source at texas​.gov