Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 9055.053
Petition for Annexation; Board Findings and Resolution; Hearing

(a)

The board may annex territory under this subchapter if a petition requesting annexation is signed by 50 registered voters of the territory to be annexed who own taxable property in that territory, or by a majority of the registered voters of that territory who own taxable property in that territory, and is filed with the board. The petition must describe the territory to be annexed by metes and bounds.

(b)

If the board determines that the petition complies with Subsection (a), that the annexation would be in the interest of the district, and that the district will be able to supply water to the territory, the board shall:

(1)

adopt a resolution declaring its intention to call an election in the territory to submit the proposition of whether the territory is to be annexed to the district; and

(2)

set a time and place to hold a board hearing on the question of whether the territory to be annexed will benefit from the improvements, works, and facilities then owned or operated or contemplated to be owned or operated by the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.

Source: Section 9055.053 — Petition for Annexation; Board Findings and Resolution; Hearing, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­9055.­htm#9055.­053 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

9055.001
Definitions 9055.002
Nature of District 9055.003
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 9055.051
District Territory 9055.052
Authority to Annex Territory 9055.053
Petition for Annexation 9055.054
Annexation Hearing 9055.055
Board Findings and Resolution 9055.056
Notice of Annexation Election 9055.057
Election Results 9055.058
Annexation of Certain Municipal Territory 9055.059
Assumption of Debt 9055.060
Restriction on Annexation of Railroad Right-of-way, Transmission Line, or Other Utility Property 9055.101
Board 9055.102
Appointment of Directors 9055.103
Qualifications for Office 9055.104
Vacancy 9055.105
Officers 9055.106
Vote by Board President 9055.107
Director and Treasurer Bonds 9055.151
Construction of Dam 9055.152
Sources of Water 9055.153
Construction or Acquisition of Property 9055.154
Water Appropriation Permits 9055.155
Purchase of Water 9055.156
Eminent Domain 9055.157
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 9055.158
Construction Contracts 9055.159
Contracts to Supply Water and Operate Facilities 9055.160
Adoption of Rules 9055.161
Applicability and Enforcement of Certain Laws 9055.201
Depository 9055.202
Projects Exempt from Assessment or Taxation 9055.203
Collection of District Taxes 9055.251
Authority to Issue Bonds 9055.252
Form of Bonds 9055.253
Maturity 9055.254
Election for Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 9055.255
Bonds Payable from Revenue 9055.256
Bonds Payable from Ad Valorem Taxes 9055.257
Tax and Rate Requirements 9055.258
Additional Security 9055.259
Use of Bond Proceeds 9055.260
Appointment of Receiver 9055.261
Refunding Bonds 9055.262
Bonds Exempt from Taxation
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 9055.053’s source at texas​.gov