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2025 Texas Statutes
Water Code
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 49 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts
Subchapter H. Powers and Duties
Section 49.237. District Consent Requirement
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TX Water Code § 49.237 (2025)
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Sec. 49.237. DISTRICT CONSENT REQUIREMENT. (a) This section applies only to a district that:
(1) provides potable water or sewer service;
(2) contracts for or employs peace officers;
(3) maintains a fire department;
(4) has within its boundaries:
(A) a private airport with a runway exceeding 5,900 feet in length; and
(B) a hotel; and
(5) is located in two counties.
(b) The area within a district described by Subsection (a) may not be included without the consent of the district in the boundaries of a municipality that provides law enforcement or fire protection services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1356 (S.B. 1498), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
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