Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8815.113
Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities

(a)

In implementing this chapter, the board may cooperate with and request the assistance of the Texas Water Development Board, the commission, the United States Geological Survey, the subsidence district, other local governments, and other agencies of the United States and this state.

(b)

The subsidence district may enter into an interlocal contract with the authority to carry out the authority’s purposes and may carry out the governmental functions and services specified in the interlocal contract.

(c)

The board shall endeavor to coordinate with the City of Houston to develop a plan for a system to distribute surface water in an economical and efficient manner to the authority.

(d)

In an attempt to minimize costs associated with preparing a groundwater reduction plan, the board shall consider the usefulness of water supply studies and plans prepared by or on behalf of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority, the City of Houston, or other governmental entities to the extent those studies or plans are available and applicable to the authority.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 656 (H.B. 3181), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.

Source: Section 8815.113 — Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8815.htm#8815.113 (accessed May 4, 2024).

8815.001
Definitions 8815.002
Nature of Authority 8815.003
Confirmation Election Not Required 8815.004
Authority Territory 8815.005
Exclusion of Certain Territory 8815.006
Annexation 8815.007
Applicability of Other Law 8815.051
Directors 8815.052
Eligibility to Serve as Director 8815.053
Disqualification of Directors 8815.054
Single-member Director Precincts 8815.055
Method of Appointment of Directors 8815.056
Vacancy in Office of Director 8815.057
Meetings and Actions of Board 8815.058
General Manager 8815.101
General Powers and Duties 8815.102
Authority Rules 8815.103
Fees, User Fees, Rates, and Charges 8815.104
Purchase of Water from Another Entity 8815.105
Assessments 8815.106
Interest and Penalties 8815.107
Administrative Penalty 8815.108
Water Supply or Drought Contingency Plans 8815.109
Groundwater Reduction Plan 8815.110
Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Systems 8815.111
Sale or Reuse of Water or By-product 8815.112
Contracts 8815.113
Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities 8815.114
Gifts and Grants 8815.115
Expenditures 8815.116
Ad Valorem Taxation 8815.117
Eminent Domain 8815.118
Consent Required for Service Outside of Authority 8815.151
Revenue Bonds and Notes

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 8815.113’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._spec._dist._local_laws_code_section_8815.113

Original Source: Section 8815.113 — Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8815.htm#8815.113 (last accessed May 4, 2024).