(a) A district may build, acquire, or obtain by any lawful means any property necessary for the district to carry out its purpose and the provisions of this chapter.
(b) A district may:
(1) acquire land to erect dams or to drain lakes, draws, and depressions;
(2) construct dams;
(3) drain lakes, depressions, draws, and creeks;
(4) install pumps and other equipment necessary to recharge a groundwater reservoir or its subdivision; and
(5) provide necessary facilities for water conservation purposes.
Official text of the Texas Water Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.