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TX HB5665
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Kitzman
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AI Summary
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Creates Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 70, a municipal utility district covering approximately 209.76 acres in the Isaac Donoho Survey and James Baker Survey in Waller County, Texas
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Grants the district authority to design, acquire, construct, finance, and maintain roads, storm drainage, and related infrastructure, with road bonds limited to one-fourth of the assessed property value and requiring two-thirds voter approval
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Authorizes the district to issue bonds and impose ad valorem taxes, operation and maintenance taxes, assessments, and fees, with taxes requiring voter approval at an election
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Establishes a five-member board of directors with five named temporary directors (Lisa Angell, Josh Bouquet, Tyler Nunez, Steven Tennis, and Courtney Wilcox) who serve until permanent directors are elected or four years pass
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Requires municipal consent by ordinance or resolution before the district can hold a confirmation election, and limits eminent domain power if the Act does not receive a two-thirds legislative vote
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 70; 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