2021 Texas Statutes
Agriculture Code
Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations
Chapter 60 - Texas Agricultural Development Districts
Subchapter C. District Powers and Duties
Section 60.054. Agricultural Projects; Notice
Sec. 60.054. AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS; NOTICE. (a) The district shall designate as an agricultural project a project that relates to the development of agriculture in the district and surrounding areas and the preservation and conservation of the soil and water in the district for agricultural purposes.
(b) Each project designated under Subsection (a) must be approved by:
(1) the department; and
(2) the county commissioners court of the county in which the project is to be located.
(c) The cost of a project, including interest during construction and costs of issuance of bonds, may be paid from any source, including proceeds of district bonds.
(d) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
(e) Before the 14th day preceding the date the county commissioners court considers approval of a project not included in the district's creation order, the district shall notify by mail each person who owns land that is immediately adjacent to the proposed project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1393, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2001.
