Bill > HB3442

This bill relates to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566. It grants the district limited power of eminent domain, provides authority to issue bonds, and allows the district to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Key provisions include: - The district is created as a municipal utility district under the Texas Constitution to serve a public purpose and provide water, sewer, drainage, and road infrastructure. - The district has the powers and duties of a municipal utility district, including the ability to design, acquire, construct, finance, and operate roads and related infrastructure. - The district can issue bonds and other obligations, with voter approval required for bonds payable from ad valorem (property) taxes. Bonds for road projects are limited to 25% of the district's assessed property value. - The district can impose operation and maintenance taxes and other contract taxes with voter approval. - The district can be divided into new districts if it has no outstanding debt and is not imposing property taxes.