Sec. 51.333. APPROVAL OF PETITION CREATING DISTRICT. (a) The commission shall hear and determine the petition to create a district to exercise the powers and functions provided in Section 51.331 of this code.
(b) The commission shall hear and determine the petition under the applicable provisions of Sections 51.027-51.031 of this code.
(c) The executive director shall render technical aid concerning the petition and plans of the district.
(d) Nothing in this section impairs the right of the commissioners court to grant a petition under the provisions of Section 51.021 of this code relating to a district to be located wholly in one county if the district will not have the powers provided in Section 51.331 of this code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 328, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 980, ch. 367, Sec. 17, eff. June 10, 1981; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.322, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 51 - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Subchapter H. Waste Disposal and Control of Storm Water
Section 51.331. Authority to Dispose of Waste and Control Storm Water
Section 51.332. Increasing District's Powers
Section 51.333. Approval of Petition Creating District
Section 51.334. Election Provisions
Section 51.335. Other Governmental Agencies Included
Section 51.336. Additional Land
Section 51.337. Powers of District