interesting links Useful & Informative Internet links   District Legal Counsel Mc Nally &  Patrick, L.L.P The firm represents many individuals and small businesses. The firm represents both creditors and debtors in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy cases and in non-bankruptcy work-outs, as well as Creditors' Committees and Chapter 7, 11 and 13 trustees. Practice areas of the firm also include litigation, municipal law, school law and mediation services. http://www.mcnallyandpatrick.com/   Austin Legal Counsel Potts & Reilly, L.L.P This Austin, Texas, law firm represents individuals, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and business entities. The firm’s attorneys are experienced in advising and representing individuals in official positions or governmental capacities (i.e., board members of political subdivisions). Its attorneys have acquired diplomatic and legal skills necessary to navigate governmental agencies and resolve most issues through negotiation, but are fully prepared to litigate to provide the best legal service to its clients.  http://www.pottsreilly.com/   District Engineer Brannon Corp The Brannon Corp. is a full service consulting engineering and urban planning firm serving the country from its headquarters in East Texas. With expertise in public works, parks and recreation, airports, architectural and real estate development, scanning and archival storage systems, community mapping and GIS. district engineer. http://www.brannoncorp.com/   Texas Government Texas Online The official website for the State of Texas provides access to state and local government agencies. Access common government forms, renew licenses or registrations, and more. http://www.state.tx.us/   Security Texas Home Land Security Information about current homeland security threat levels in Texas and what Texans can do to be prepared and be involved. http://www.texashomelandsecurity.com/   U.S. Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security resources for federal, state, and  local governments with information about Emergency Response preparedness. http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtml     Environment Texas Commission on Environmental Quality The home page on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality links to information about the TCEQ and its rules, permits, compliance and enforcement information, calendar, publications, forms, hot topics, employment, news releases, and the Natural Outlook. http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency To protect human health and the environment. http://www.epa.gov/   Texas Water Development Board Conservation of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Sewage, Rivers, Grants, Public Finance, Regional Planning. http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/   Texas Water Code The statutes on this website are current through the 3rd Called Session of the 79th Legislature. http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/wa.toc.htm   Tax Authority Smith County Appraisal District Appraisal districts are established in each county and are responsible for appraising property in the district for ad valorem tax purposes. Appraisal districts appraise property for all taxing units in the district. http://www.smithcad.org/   Miscellaneous The Tyler Morning Telegraph The web site for the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Tyler Courier-Times--Telegraph offering complete coverage of East Texas' news, weather, sports, and communities. http://www.tylerpaper.com/   Tyler Economic Development Council The Tyler Economic Development Council (TEDC) was formed in 1989 to diversify the economic base of Tyler/Smith County and to create new job opportunities. http://www.tedc.org   Real Estate Notice To Purchasers This form must be executed upon the purchase of property within the Emerald Bay Municipal Utility District (usually at closing). It states the District’s authority to tax, to issue bonds, and to levy taxes for bond payments. This notice also gives the current tax rate per $100 assessed valuation, as well as the current water and sewer rates for members of the District. Download PDF Click Here!