Texas Water Code
§ 36.066 — SUITS
WA § 36.066Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part E. GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT · Ch. 36. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS · Art. C. ADMINISTRATION
Statute text
View on source(a)A district may sue and be sued in the courts of this state in the name of the district by and through its board. A district board member is immune from suit and immune from liability for official votes and official actions. To the extent an official vote or official action conforms to laws relating to conflicts of interest, abuse of office, or constitutional obligations, this subsection provides immunity for those actions. All courts shall take judicial notice of the creation of the district and of its boundaries.
(b)Any court in the state rendering judgment for debt against a district may order the board to levy, assess, and collect taxes or assessments to pay the judgment.
(c)The president or the general manager of any district shall be the agent of the district on whom process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon a district may be served.
(d)Except as provided in Subsection (e), no suit may be instituted in any court of this state contesting:
(1)the validity of the creation and boundaries of a district;
(2)any bonds or other obligations issued by a district; or
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Legislative history
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 464 (H.B. 3163), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 200), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.