CHAPTER 9021. ROLLING V RANCH WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WISE COUNTY
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER
SUBTITLE I. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 9021. ROLLING V RANCH WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WISE COUNTY
For contingent expiration of this chapter, see Section 9021.003.
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 9021.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2) "Director" means a board member.
(3) "District" means the Rolling V Ranch Water Control and
Improvement District No. 1 of Wise County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT. The district is a water
control and improvement district in Wise County created under and
essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI,
and Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED. If the creation
of the district is not confirmed at a confirmation election held
under Section 9021.024 before November 4, 2009:
(1) the district is dissolved November 4, 2009, except that the
district shall:
(A) pay any debts incurred;
(B) transfer to Wise County any assets that remain after the
payment of debts; and
(C) maintain the organization of the district until all debts
are paid and remaining assets are transferred; and
(2) this chapter expires September 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. (a) The district is
initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the
Act creating this chapter.
(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the
Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the
field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative
process does not affect:
(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;
(2) the right of the district to impose taxes;
(3) the validity of the district's bonds, notes, or
indebtedness; or
(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
SUBCHAPTER A-1. TEMPORARY PROVISIONS
For expiration of this subchapter, see Sec. 9021.026.
Sec. 9021.021. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS. (a) The temporary board
consists of:
(1) Brian Hull;
(2) Ronnie Hess;
(3) Steve Pike;
(4) Robert Stennett; and
(5) Craig Wade.
(b) If a temporary director fails to qualify for office, the
temporary directors who have qualified shall appoint a person to
fill the vacancy. If at any time there are fewer than three
qualified temporary directors, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality shall appoint the necessary number of
persons to fill all vacancies on the board.
(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:
(1) the date directors are elected under Section 9021.024; or
(2) the date this chapter expires under Section 9021.003.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.022. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
As soon as practicable after all the temporary directors have
qualified under Section 49.055, Water Code, the temporary
directors shall meet at a location in the district agreeable to a
majority of the directors. If a location cannot be agreed upon,
the directors shall meet at the Wise County Courthouse. At the
meeting, the temporary directors shall elect officers from among
the temporary directors and conduct any other district business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.023. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED. The temporary
directors may not hold an election under Section 9021.024 until
each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial
jurisdiction the district is located has:
(1) adopted a resolution consenting to the creation of the
district; and
(2) entered into a development agreement with all owners of real
property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.024. CONFIRMATION AND INITIAL DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the
creation of the district and to elect five directors as provided
by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.025. INITIAL ELECTED DIRECTORS; TERMS. The directors
elected under Section 9021.024 shall draw lots to determine which
two shall serve until the first regularly scheduled election of
directors and which three shall serve until the second regularly
scheduled election of directors.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.026. EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter
expires November 4, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 9021.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS. (a) The district is
governed by a board of five directors.
(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 9021.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND
DUTIES. The district has the powers and duties provided by the
general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water
Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts
created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.102. ROAD PROJECTS. To the extent authorized by
Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may
construct, acquire, improve, maintain, or operate macadamized,
graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.103. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH OWNERS OF REAL
PROPERTY IN DISTRICT. The board may contract with an owner of
real property in the district to construct, acquire, finance,
own, maintain, or operate a work, project, service, or commodity
necessary for a project authorized by Section 9021.101 or
9021.102.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 9021.104. DIVISION OF DISTRICT. (a) The district may be
divided into two new districts only if the district:
(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and
(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
(b) The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030
through 53.041, Water Code.
(c) Any new district created by the division of the district has
all the powers and duties of the district.
(d) Any new district created by the division of the district may
not, at the time the new district is created, contain any land
outside the area described by Section 2 of the Act creating this
chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
For expiration of this section, see Subsection (b).
Sec. 9021.105. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT. (a) Before December
31, 2017, the district may not be dissolved unless the
dissolution is approved by:
(1) the board; and
(2) the governing body of each municipality in whose corporate
limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
(b) This section expires December 31, 2017.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 9021.151. TAX TO REPAY BONDS. The district may impose a
tax to pay the principal of or interest on bonds or other
obligations issued under Section 9021.201.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
Sec. 9021.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as
provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to finance the
construction, maintenance, or operation of a project under
Section 9021.101 or 9021.102.
(b) The district may not issue bonds or other obligations to
finance projects authorized by Section 9021.102 unless the
issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the
district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.
(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance
projects authorized by Section 9021.102 may not exceed one-fourth
of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
946, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1347, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.