Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8878.114
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 Fort Bend Subsidence District or applicable subsidence district, other local governments, and other agencies of the United States and this state.

(b)

The Fort Bend Subsidence District or applicable 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)

For the purpose of reducing costs associated with preparing a groundwater reduction plan, the board may consider the usefulness of a water supply study or plan prepared by or on behalf of the North Fort Bend Water Authority, the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority, the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, the West Harris County Regional Water Authority, the City of Houston, the City of Sugar Land, the City of Missouri City, Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, the City of Richmond, the City of Rosenberg, Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District, or another governmental entity to the extent the study or plan is available and applicable to the authority.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 829 (S.B. 1870), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Source: Section 8878.114 — Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8878.htm#8878.114 (accessed May 4, 2024).

8878.001
Definitions 8878.002
Nature of Authority 8878.003
Confirmation Election Not Required 8878.004
Initial Authority Territory 8878.005
Exclusion of Certain Territory 8878.006
Annexation 8878.007
Applicability of Other Law 8878.008
Finding of Benefit 8878.051
Directors 8878.052
Eligibility to Serve as Director 8878.053
Disqualification of Directors 8878.054
Conflicts of Interest 8878.055
Single-member Director Precincts 8878.056
Method of Appointment of Directors 8878.057
Appointment of Directors in Sparsely Populated Precincts 8878.058
Vacancy in Office of Director 8878.059
Meetings and Actions of Board 8878.060
General Manager 8878.061
Compensation 8878.101
General Powers and Duties 8878.102
Authority Rules 8878.103
Fees, User Fees, Rates, and Charges 8878.104
Purchase of Water from Another Entity 8878.105
Interest and Penalties 8878.106
Attorney’s Fees and Collection Expenses 8878.107
Lien 8878.108
Administrative Penalty 8878.109
Water Supply or Drought Contingency Plans 8878.110
Groundwater Reduction Plan 8878.111
Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Systems 8878.112
Sale or Reuse of Water or By-product 8878.113
Contracts 8878.114
Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities 8878.115
Gifts and Grants 8878.116
Expenditures 8878.117
Ad Valorem Taxation 8878.118
Eminent Domain 8878.119
Action Against Person, District, or Political Subdivision 8878.151
Revenue Bonds and Notes

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 8878.114’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 8878.114 — Cooperation with and Assistance of Other Governmental Entities, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8878.htm#8878.114 (last accessed May 4, 2024).