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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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WATER CODE |
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Title 4. GENERAL LAW DISTRICTS |
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Chapter 51. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS |
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Subchapter O. ADDING AND EXCLUDING TERRITORY AND CONSOLIDATING DISTRICTS |
Sec. 51.748. DIVISION OF ORIGINAL DISTRICT WITH NO OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS
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(a) An original district heretofore created and governed by the provisions of this chapter (an "original district") that does not have any outstanding indebtedness secured by the taxes or net revenues of an original district may divide into two or more districts as provided by Sections 51.749 through 51.758 of this code; provided, however, no division shall occur that would result in the creation of a district of less than 100 acres in size. Upon petition of any landowner or upon the board's own motion, the board may consider a proposal to divide the original district.
(b) A district that:
(1) is located in two or more counties;
(2) is within the jurisdiction of two river authorities, one of which has issued an interbasin transfer permit to a city which provides the district's water supply;
(3) has not constructed any facilities or incurred any indebtedness secured by taxes or net revenues; and
(4) was created by division under Sections 51.749 through 51.758 of this code may divide into two or more districts as provided by Sections 51.749 through 51.758 of this code; provided, however, no division shall occur that would result in the creation of a district of less than 100 acres in size. On petition of any landowner or on the board's own motion, the board may consider a proposal to divide the district.