Sec. 51.072. QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR. (a) To be qualified for election as a director, a person must:
(1) be a resident of the state;
(2) own land subject to taxation in the district or be a qualified voter in the district; and
(3) be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Section 49.052 does not apply to a district governed by this chapter whose principal purpose is providing water for irrigation.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 105 (S.B. 902), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 51 - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Subchapter C. Administrative Provisions
Section 51.071. Board of Directors
Section 51.0711. Special Director
Section 51.072. Qualifications for Director
Section 51.0731. Election Date for Certain Directors
Section 51.0732. Uniform Election Date
Section 51.075. Application to Get on Ballot
Section 51.076. Selection of Directors in Certain Districts
Section 51.085. District Tax Assessor and Collector