(a) The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the district may not act as a retail provider of water or wastewater services.
(c) The district shall make its water and wastewater facilities available to an entity holding the applicable certificate of convenience and necessity.