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TX HB5658

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 in Denton County, Texas, covering approximately 2,801 acres near the City of Sanger, governed by a five-member elected board of directors serving staggered four-year terms

  • Grants the district authority to issue bonds, impose assessments (but not ad valorem taxes), and collect fees to fund infrastructure improvements including water, wastewater, drainage, roads, parking facilities, and recreational amenities

  • Requires execution of a development agreement between the City of Denton and the primary landowner before the district can exercise any powers; if no agreement is reached by September 1, 2030, the city may request dissolution of the district

  • Provides limited eminent domain power (subject to Water Code restrictions) if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, the district is prohibited from exercising eminent domain

  • Names five initial directors (Jessica Burton, Paul Aycock, Isabelle Holbrook, Ana Martin, and Justine Spurgin) who serve until permanent directors are elected or four years from the effective date, whichever comes first

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

See remarks for effective date

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/21/2025
Land & Resource Management4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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