Sec. 8506.104. DEVELOPMENT, GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF WATER POWER AND ELECTRIC ENERGY. (a) The authority may:
(1) develop and generate water power and electric energy inside the boundaries of the authority; and
(2) distribute and sell water power and electric energy inside or outside the boundaries of the authority.
(b) A use authorized by this section is subordinate and inferior to an irrigation requirement.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8506 - Upper Colorado River Authority
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8506.101. General Powers
Section 8506.102. Powers Related to Water of Colorado River and Its Tributaries
Section 8506.103. Sale and Distribution of Water Outside Boundaries of Authority
Section 8506.104. Development, Generation, Distribution, and Sale of Water Power and Electric Energy
Section 8506.105. Prevention of Damage to Persons or Property
Section 8506.106. Forestation and Reforestation; Prevention of Soil Erosion and Floods
Section 8506.107. Authority Property; Eminent Domain
Section 8506.108. Sale, Lease, Mortgage, or Other Disposition of Authority Property
Section 8506.109. Overflow or Inundation of Public Property; Relocation of Roads
Section 8506.110. Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Facilities
Section 8506.112. General Contract Powers
Section 8506.113. Additional Powers Relating to Contracts, Rules, and Regulations
Section 8506.114. Limitations on Powers of Authority