(a) To accomplish the regulatory goals of the district, pay the maintenance and operating costs of the district, and pay any bonds or notes issued by the district, the district may:(1) impose ad valorem taxes at a rate not to exceed three cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property in the district;(2) assess production fees as authorized by Section 36.205, Water Code;(3) solicit and accept grants from any public or private source;(4) assess an export fee on water exported from the district in an amount not to exceed 150 percent of the maximum wholesale water rate charged by the City of Houston; and(5) assess other fees authorized under Chapter 36, Water Code.(b) In determining a tax rate under Subsection (a)(1), the board shall take into consideration the income of the district from sources other than taxation. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (H.B. 4032), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 628 (H.B. 4291), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 628 (H.B. 4291), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.