Notwithstanding § 54.236, Water Code, the district may use general operating funds to install, operate, and maintain street or security lighting in an area in the district:
(1) that has had water utilities and streets installed for not less than eight years; and
(2) in which the developer of the area has not installed street or security lighting as required as a condition of the municipality’s granting its consent to the creation of the district under § 54.016, Water Code.