Districts

In keeping with our focus on water resource policy and planning, we have developed our Districts Practice Group that specializes in the creation and operation of conservation and reclamation districts, including water control and improvement districts, municipal utility districts and other special law districts.  The purpose of these districts is to facilitate the planning, financing and construction of water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure throughout the state of Texas.  Attorneys in the Districts Practice Group provide expertise in:

• District creation, organization, and administration
• Negotiation and drafting of district agreements
• Election laws
• District financing
• Competitive bidding requirements
• Certificates of Convenience and Necessity or other service area disputes
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations for developer reimbursement
• Setting of district tax rates
• Adoption of impact fees, standby fees and utility rates
• Open meetings and open records laws
• Governmental tort claims and immunity
• Acquisition, sale and leasing of real and personal property
• Governmental licenses and easements
• Condemnation  

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