Water District

A political subdivision created by an act passed by the Texas Legislature, by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or on the action of a county (usually after being petitioned to create the district). An election is usually held to confirm the creation of the district and to elect its board members. Governed primarily by its special law (if applicable) and by the Texas Water Code. Examples include a Groundwater Conservation District, a Municipal Utility District, Water Control and Improvement District, Drainage District, Irrigation District, Freshwater Supply District, etc.