Establishes the Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority to manage water and wastewater services.
The bill creates the Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority, a regional water authority in Texas. It outlines the Authority's territory, which includes Cameron County, Willacy County, and several cities. The Authority can issue bonds, notes, and other obligations to finance its operations, but it cannot impose ad valorem taxes. It can exercise the power of eminent domain for property necessary for its operations, except for acquiring groundwater rights. The Authority can establish rates and fees for its services and enter into contracts with local governments or private entities.
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