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TX HB5694

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Luther

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/21/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs4/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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