Sec. 11005.154. DISTRICT AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT TO SUPPLY WATER. (a) The district may contract with municipalities and others, including the city, to supply water to them. The district may sell water inside or outside the boundaries of the district.
(b) The district may contract with a public agency or political subdivision for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the water production, water supply, water filtration or purification, and water supply facilities of the entity on the consideration agreed to by the district and the entity.
(c) A contract under Subsection (a) or (b) may:
(1) be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties; and
(2) provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.
(d) The district may contract with the city for the operation of the district's water facilities by the city. An election is not required in connection with the contract.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.07, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle X - Districts With Combined Powers
Chapter 11005 - Muenster Water District
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 11005.151. District Powers
Section 11005.154. District Authority to Contract to Supply Water
Section 11005.155. Sources for Water; Acquisition of Land; Storage Capacity
Section 11005.156. Construction Contracts
Section 11005.157. Conveyance of Land to District
Section 11005.158. Surplus Property
Section 11005.159. Eminent Domain
Section 11005.160. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property; Rights-of-Way and Easements