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TX HB5694
Bill
Status
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Luther
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AI Summary
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Creates the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1 as a special district encompassing approximately 337.65 acres in Fannin County, Texas, governed by a five-member board of directors serving staggered four-year terms
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Grants the district authority to provide water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities, as well as promote employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, and economic development within its boundaries
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Authorizes the district to impose ad valorem taxes (with voter approval), collect assessments, and issue bonds payable from taxes, assessments, revenue, or contract payments to fund infrastructure improvements and services
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Permits the district to contract for law enforcement services, establish economic development programs including loans and grants, and develop parking facilities, but explicitly prohibits the use of eminent domain power
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Requires municipal consent before issuing bonds backed by ad valorem taxes, and allows dissolution by petition of property owners holding at least two-thirds of assessed property value or by majority board vote, provided all debts and obligations are satisfied
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025