Bill > HB5695

This bill creates the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District (MUD) in Bastrop County, Texas, with a specific land area of 252.94 acres. The district will have powers typical of municipal utility districts, including the ability to provide utility services, construct infrastructure, and issue bonds. Specifically, the bill establishes a five-member board of directors, initially composed of named temporary directors who will serve until permanent directors are elected. The district can issue bonds to finance various projects, including road construction and improvements, and can impose taxes and fees with voter approval. The bill requires the district to comply with local municipal regulations and obtain consent from municipalities in whose jurisdiction it will operate. A key provision is that if the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in the legislature, the district will be prohibited from exercising eminent domain powers. The district is created under the Texas Constitution's provisions for special districts, with the primary purposes of providing utility services and infrastructure improvements in the designated geographical area.

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