Texas § SD.8317.002 - NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT

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§ SD.8317.002. NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT

NATURE AND PURPOSES OF DISTRICT. (a) The district is a municipal utility district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59 , Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (b) The district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 52 , Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 349 (H.B. 1113 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 495 (S.B. 1830 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES

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