Sec. 57.091. PURPOSES OF DISTRICT. A district may be created for the following purposes:
(1) to construct and maintain levees and other improvements on, along, and contiguous to rivers, creeks, and streams;
(2) to reclaim lands from overflow from these streams;
(3) to control and distribute the waters of rivers and streams by straightening and otherwise improving them; and
(4) to provide for the proper drainage and other improvement of the reclaimed land.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 57 - Levee Improvement Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 57.091. Purposes of District
Section 57.092. General Powers of District
Section 57.093. Adopting Rules and Regulations
Section 57.100. Construction of Levees
Section 57.101. Construction of Levees by Railroad Companies and Other Authorities
Section 57.103. Injuring Levees
Section 57.104. Construction of Improvements
Section 57.108. Conditions of Contract
Section 57.111. Conditioning Contract on Sale of Bonds
Section 57.116. Engineer's Construction Report
Section 57.117. Inspection and Report by Executive Director