Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8510.0309
Powers Relating to Waste Facilities; Bonds

(a)

As a necessary aid to the conservation, control, preservation, and distribution of the water of the Red River and its tributaries for beneficial use, the authority may:

(1)

purchase, construct, improve, repair, operate, and maintain works and facilities necessary for the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of sewage and industrial waste and effluent; and

(2)

issue bonds for a purpose described by Subdivision (1).

(b)

The authority may contract with:

(1)

a municipality or other entity to collect, transport, treat, and dispose of sewage from the municipality or entity; and

(2)

a municipality for the use of collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal facilities owned by the municipality or by the authority.

(c)

A bond issued under this section must be:

(1)

payable from revenue under a contract described by this section or from other authority income; and

(2)

in the form and issued in the manner prescribed by law for other revenue bonds and as provided by Sections 8510.0504 (Power to Issue Bonds), 8510.0505 (Form of Bonds), 8510.0506 (Maturity), 8510.0507 (Bonds Payable from Revenue), 8510.0508 (Compensation Rates), 8510.0509 (Additional Security), 8510.0510 (Use of Bond Proceeds), 8510.0511 (Appointment of Receiver), and 8510.0512 (Refunding Bonds).
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.

Source: Section 8510.0309 — Powers Relating to Waste Facilities; Bonds, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­8510.­htm#8510.­0309 (accessed May 26, 2025).

8510.0101
Definitions 8510.0102
Nature of Authority 8510.0103
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 8510.0104
Review Schedule Under Sunset Act 8510.0105
Territory 8510.0106
Effect of Overlapping Territory 8510.0107
Applicability of Chapter to Certain Counties 8510.0108
Applicability of Chapter to Bowie County 8510.0109
Liberal Construction of Chapter 8510.0201
Membership of Board 8510.0202
Terms 8510.0203
Removal 8510.0204
Vacancy 8510.0205
Oath and Bond Requirement for Directors 8510.0206
Compensation of Directors 8510.0207
Voting Requirement 8510.0208
Officers 8510.0209
Director Training Program 8510.0210
Meetings 8510.0211
Separation of Policymaking and Management Functions 8510.0212
Attorneys, Agents, and Employees 8510.0213
General Manager 8510.0214
Director’s, Officer’s, or Employee’s Surety Bond 8510.0215
Authority’s Office 8510.0216
Records 8510.0217
Complaints 8510.0218
Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures 8510.0219
Public Testimony 8510.0301
General Powers 8510.0302
Powers Relating to Conservation and Beneficial Use of Water 8510.0303
Powers Regarding Canals, Waterways, and Related Facilities 8510.0304
Federally Constructed or Maintained Canals, Waterways, and Facilities 8510.0305
Power to Control, Develop, Store, and Use Water for Navigational Use 8510.0306
Powers Relating to Flooding 8510.0307
Master Plan for Development of Soil and Water Resources 8510.0308
Powers Relating to Parks and Recreational Facilities 8510.0309
Powers Relating to Waste Facilities 8510.0310
Additional Powers of Authority and Other Persons 8510.0311
Powers Relating to Contracts 8510.0312
Powers Relating to Water Distribution Plants or Systems 8510.0313
Contracts for Sale and Delivery of Water to Certain Municipalities 8510.0314
Acquisition of Property by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain 8510.0315
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 8510.0316
Acquisition or Operation of Property 8510.0317
Limitation on Purchase of Groundwater Rights 8510.0318
Limitation on Powers of Authority Regarding Groundwater 8510.0319
Limitation on Powers and Duties of Authority 8510.0320
Limitation on Power to Manufacture and Produce Gasohol 8510.0321
Seal 8510.0401
Procedure for Payment 8510.0402
Receipt of Money 8510.0403
Fiscal Year 8510.0404
Filing of Audit Report 8510.0405
Asset Management Plan 8510.0406
Rates and Charges 8510.0407
Changes to Rates and Charges 8510.0408
Notice of Right to Appeal Changes to Rates 8510.0409
Depository 8510.0410
Tax Not Authorized by Chapter 8510.0501
Power to Issue Obligations or Warrants 8510.0502
Loans and Grants 8510.0503
Power to Seek and Accept Contributions 8510.0504
Power to Issue Bonds 8510.0505
Form of Bonds 8510.0506
Maturity 8510.0507
Bonds Payable from Revenue 8510.0508
Compensation Rates 8510.0509
Additional Security 8510.0510
Use of Bond Proceeds 8510.0511
Appointment of Receiver 8510.0512
Refunding Bonds
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