Text of section effective on April 01, 2023
Sec. 8510.0301. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The authority has:
(1) the functions, powers, rights, and duties as may permit the authority to accomplish the purposes for which it is created;
(2) the powers of this state under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and
(3) all powers, rights, privileges, and functions conferred on navigation districts by general law.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the authority has the rights, power, and privileges conferred by the general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 51, Water Code.
(c) The authority is governed by Chapters 49, 60, and 62, Water Code, but in all areas of conflict, Chapter 62 takes precedence.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (H.B. 3530), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2023.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8510 - Red River Authority of Texas
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8510.0301. General Powers
Section 8510.0302. Powers Relating to Conservation and Beneficial Use of Water
Section 8510.0303. Powers Regarding Canals, Waterways, and Related Facilities
Section 8510.0304. Federally Constructed or Maintained Canals, Waterways, and Facilities
Section 8510.0305. Power to Control, Develop, Store, and Use Water for Navigational Use
Section 8510.0306. Powers Relating to Flooding
Section 8510.0307. Master Plan for Development of Soil and Water Resources
Section 8510.0308. Powers Relating to Parks and Recreational Facilities
Section 8510.0309. Powers Relating to Waste Facilities; Bonds
Section 8510.0310. Additional Powers of Authority and Other Persons; Bonds
Section 8510.0311. Powers Relating to Contracts
Section 8510.0312. Powers Relating to Water Distribution Plants or Systems
Section 8510.0313. Contracts for Sale and Delivery of Water to Certain Municipalities
Section 8510.0314. Acquisition of Property by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain
Section 8510.0315. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 8510.0316. Acquisition or Operation of Property
Section 8510.0317. Limitation on Purchase of Groundwater Rights
Section 8510.0318. Limitation on Powers of Authority Regarding Groundwater
Section 8510.0320. Limitation on Power to Manufacture and Produce Gasohol