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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The district has the powers and duties provided by this chapter and by:
(1) the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code;
(2) Chapter 441, Transportation Code, except that:
(A) the district may exercise any power granted by this chapter without regard to any provision or requirement of or procedure prescribed by Chapter 441, Transportation Code; and
(B) the district may not build or operate a toll road;
(3) Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, in the same manner as a municipality or a county;
(4) Chapter 1371, Government Code;
(5) Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and
(6) Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 3871.101. General Powers and Duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-3871-101/
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