Sec. 8830.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT; FINDINGS. (a) The district is a groundwater conservation district in Hood, Montague, Parker, and Wise Counties created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.
(c) All of the land and other property included within the boundaries of the district will be benefited by the works and projects that are to be accomplished by the district under powers conferred by this chapter and by Chapter 36, Water Code.
(d) Any fees imposed by the district under this chapter are necessary to pay for the costs of accomplishing the purposes of the district, including the conservation and management of groundwater resources, as provided by this chapter and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1343 (S.B. 1983), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8830 - Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 8830.002. Nature of District; Findings
Section 8830.003. Confirmation Election Required
Section 8830.004. Initial District Territory
Section 8830.005. Applicability of Other Groundwater Conservation District Law