Sec. 51.091. PROJECTS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS. (a) In this section, "preservation district" means a district defined by Chapter 54 and created by special law with the power to promote the preservation of fish and other wildlife within its boundaries.
(b) A water supply project financed, in whole or in part, with water development bonds, as defined under Section 16.001, that is undertaken by a district having operations or facilities located in not less than four counties, and that is included in a regional water plan under Section 16.053, is of fundamental and paramount importance and is to be given priority over the activities, rules, regulations, ordinances, or any requirement for a permit, bond, or fee of a preservation district, which shall be inapplicable to the construction of the project.
(c) Governmental immunity of a preservation district is waived in an action brought by a district described in Subsection (b) for the acquisition of land, easements, or other property for a project described in Subsection (b), if the preservation district is the owner of the land or property.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, venue shall lie in Travis County for an action described in Subsection (c) and brought by a district described in Subsection (b).
(e) This section expires September 1, 2039.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 90 (S.B. 611), Sec. 1, 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