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TX SB1599
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 49.107(a) of the Water Code to expand the authorized uses of operation and maintenance ad valorem taxes levied by special districts
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Adds "costs of contracting for or employing peace officers" as an explicitly permitted expenditure from district operation and maintenance tax funds
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Applies to special districts governed under Chapter 49 of the Water Code, which includes municipal utility districts, water control and improvement districts, and similar entities
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of certain special districts to use operation and maintenance ad valorem tax funds to pay the costs of contracting for or employing peace officers.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
3/10/2025