Sec. 9060.156. INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS. (a) On approval by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose, the district may:
(1) install, operate, and maintain street lighting in a public utility easement or public right-of-way inside the district; and
(2) assess the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of the street lighting as an additional charge in the monthly billings of the district's customers.
(b) The district may not use money from taxes or bonds supported by taxes for a purpose described by this section.
(c) This section does not authorize the district to install, operate, or maintain street lighting on a right-of-way that is part of the designated state highway system.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Chapter 9060 - San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County, Texas
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 9060.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers
Section 9060.152. Acquisition of Improvements
Section 9060.153. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 9060.154. Limit on Eminent Domain Power
Section 9060.155. Duration of Contract for Water Purchase or Sale