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TX HB602
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Valoree Swanson
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AI Summary
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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
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Maintains existing requirements that directors must be at least 18 years old and a resident citizen of Texas
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Allows current board members serving at the time of enactment to complete their terms regardless of whether they meet the new land ownership requirement
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Applies new qualification standards only to board members elected or appointed on or after September 1, 2025
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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