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TX HB5682

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keresa Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 in Collin County, Texas as a special district to promote economic development, employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, and public welfare

  • Establishes a 5-member elected board of directors serving staggered 4-year terms, with compensation up to $150 per meeting and maximum $7,200 annually per director

  • Grants the district authority to issue bonds, impose assessments (with petition signed by majority of assessed property value owners required), and collect fees, but prohibits ad valorem taxes

  • Provides limited eminent domain power subject to Water Code restrictions, contingent on the bill receiving a two-thirds legislative vote; otherwise the district has no eminent domain authority

  • Requires the district to enter contracts for police, fire, and emergency services approved by Collin County commissioners court before issuing bonds, notes, or other obligations

Legislative Description

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

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

See remarks for effective date

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/21/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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