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TX HB5661
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Gates
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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