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TX HB5661

TX HB5661
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.


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Introduced
04/01/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286, a special-purpose local government entity in Fort Bend County, Texas, with specific powers and regulations. The district will be governed by a five-member board of directors, initially consisting of temporary directors who will hold an election to confirm the district's creation and elect permanent directors. Before establishing the district, the City of Rosenberg must provide consent through an ordinance or resolution, and the city, district, and property owners must negotiate and execute a mutually approved development agreement. The district is granted powers typical of municipal utility districts, including the ability to provide infrastructure services, design and construct roads, issue bonds, and impose taxes and assessments. The district's initial territory covers approximately 177 acres of land, and it is specifically authorized to design, construct, and maintain infrastructure like roads, storm drainage, and other public improvements. Notably, if the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in the legislature, the district will be prohibited from exercising eminent domain powers. The bill includes detailed provisions about the district's governance, geographic boundaries, and operational capabilities, ensuring it can effectively serve the local community's infrastructure and development needs.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective immediately (on 06/20/2025)

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