Texas Water Code

§ 51.302 — CONTRACTS WITH PERSON USING IRRIGATION WATER

WA § 51.302Title 4. GENERAL LAW DISTRICTS · Ch. 51. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS · Art. G. WATER CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS

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(a)The board may require each person who desires to use irrigation water during the year to enter into a contract with the district which states the acreage to be irrigated, the crops to be planted, the amount to be paid for the water, and the terms of payment.

(b)If a person irrigates more acreage than the person's contract specifies, the person shall pay for the additional service.

(c)The directors also may require a person using irrigation water to execute a negotiable note or notes for all or part of the amount owed under the contract.

(d)The contract is not a waiver of the lien given to the district under Section 51.309 against the crops of a person using irrigation water for the service furnished to the person. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 324, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 90 (S.B. 611), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.