Text of section effective on April 01, 2023
Sec. 8510.0319. LIMITATION ON POWERS AND DUTIES OF AUTHORITY; COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PLANS. (a) The authority's powers and duties under this chapter are subject to all legislative declarations of public policy in the maximum use of the waters of the authority's watersheds for the purposes for which the authority was created.
(b) The commission shall consider the adequacy and feasibility of, and approve or refuse to approve, each flood control or conservation plan that is devised to achieve a purpose for which the authority was created.
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