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TX SB3035
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Creighton
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AI Summary
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Creates Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7 in Montgomery County, Texas, encompassing approximately 480.79 acres across multiple land surveys including the Samuel Lindley, William Hulon, John Tong, and George Lonis surveys
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Establishes a five-member board of directors with temporary directors appointed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality upon petition by owners of a majority of assessed property value, serving until permanent directors are elected or four years pass
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Grants the district authority to issue bonds, impose ad valorem taxes, and levy assessments for water control, waste management, stormwater drainage, and road projects, with road bonds requiring two-thirds voter approval and limited to one-fourth of assessed real property value
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Provides limited eminent domain power that cannot be exercised outside district boundaries for recreational facilities or road projects; if the Act does not receive a two-thirds legislative vote, the district receives no eminent domain authority
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Requires municipal consent by ordinance or resolution before holding a confirmation election for any municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Committee report printed and distributed
5/6/2025