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TX SB3038

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286, a 73.4-acre district in the H.&T.C. RR Co. Survey area near the City of Rosenberg, governed by a five-member elected board of directors serving staggered four-year terms

  • Requires City of Rosenberg consent by ordinance or resolution and execution of a development and operating agreement before the district can hold confirmation elections or authorize bond issuance

  • Grants the district authority to design, construct, finance, and maintain roads, storm drainage, and related infrastructure under Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution

  • Authorizes the district to issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, or grants, with unlimited tax rates to service bond debt

  • Grants limited eminent domain power only if the Act passes with a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, the district is explicitly prohibited from exercising eminent domain

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; 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

Received from the Senate

5/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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