Texas § 21.004 FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.

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§ 21.004 — FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.

Texas § 21.004

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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code Code Ann. § 21.004 (2026).

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Sec. 21.004. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.

(a)The legislature finds that:

(1)the quality of water in East Texas is materially affected by the disposal of waste throughout the region;

(2)a regional effort to study water pollution, plan corrective and preventive measures, provide coordinated facilities for waste disposal, and regulate waste disposal is far more effective than efforts on a smaller scale;

(3)solid waste, as well as other waste, may impair water quality by seepage or drainage; and

(4)creation of the district would advance the established policy of this state to maintain the quality of the water in the state consistent with:

(A)public health and enjoyment;

(B)the propagation and protection of terrestrial and aquatic life;

(C)the operation of existing industries; an

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Sec. 21.004. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY. (a) The legislature finds that:
(1) the quality of water in East Texas is materially affected by the disposal of waste throughout the region;
(2) a regional effort to study water pollution, plan corrective and preventive measures, provide coordinated facilities for waste disposal, and regulate waste disposal is far more effective than efforts on a smaller scale;
(3) solid waste, as well as other waste, may impair water quality by seepage or drainage; and
(4) creation of the district would advance the established policy of this state to maintain the quality of the water in the state consistent with:
(A) public health and enjoyment;
(B) the propagation and protection of terrestrial and aquatic life;
(C) the operation of existing industries; and
(D) the economic development of the state.
(b) All area included in the district will benefit from the exercise of the power conferred by this chapter.
(c) The district is a public entity performing an essential public function.