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TX HB602

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Valoree Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipal utility district (MUD) board directors to own land subject to taxation within the district, eliminating the previous alternative qualification of simply being a qualified voter within the district

  • Maintains existing requirements that directors must be at least 18 years old and a resident citizen of Texas

  • Allows current board members serving at the time of enactment to complete their terms regardless of whether they meet the new land ownership requirement

  • Applies new qualification standards only to board members elected or appointed on or after September 1, 2025

  • Permits current board members to seek reelection or reappointment only if they meet the new land ownership qualification

Legislative Description

Relating to the qualifications for serving as a member of the board of directors of a municipal utility district.

Special Districts & Authorities

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Land & Resource Management3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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