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TX HB5662
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Gates
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AI Summary
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Grants Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 authority to design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and storm drainage improvements under Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution
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Authorizes the district to issue bonds for road projects and convey completed roads to the state, a county, or municipality for operation and maintenance
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Limits total principal amount of bonds issued for road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes to one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district
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Requires road projects to meet all applicable construction standards, zoning, subdivision requirements, and regulations of the municipality or county where located; Texas Transportation Commission approval required if the state will maintain the road
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Passed the House 84-44 on May 10, 2025, and the Senate 27-4 on May 28, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the powers, duties, and authority to issue bonds of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 related to roads.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025