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TX HB5661

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286, a municipal utility district under the Texas Constitution covering approximately 177 acres in Fort Bend County near the City of Rosenberg

  • Grants the district authority to issue bonds, impose ad valorem taxes without rate limits, and levy assessments and fees to fund water, drainage, road projects, and other utility infrastructure

  • Requires City of Rosenberg consent by ordinance or resolution and execution of a development agreement between the district, city, and majority property owners before any confirmation election or bond issuance can occur

  • Establishes a five-member temporary board of directors (Mark Arce, Houyshar Moarefi, Neil Aussenberg, Russell Chun, and Kelsey Olsen) to serve until permanent directors are elected or four years from the effective date

  • Grants limited eminent domain power if the Act receives a two-thirds legislative vote; otherwise the district may not exercise eminent domain authority

Legislative Description

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.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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