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TX SB3057

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Flores

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 in Williamson County, Texas, as a municipal utility district under Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, with territory spanning approximately 4,000+ acres across multiple surveys

  • Grants the district authority to issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, or contract payments, with road project bonds limited to one-fourth of the assessed property value and requiring two-thirds voter approval

  • Authorizes the district to design, construct, finance, and maintain roads and storm drainage improvements, as well as exercise standard municipal utility district powers under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Water Code

  • Establishes a five-member board of directors, with temporary directors appointed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality upon petition by majority property owners, serving until permanent directors are elected or four years elapse

  • Requires municipal consent before holding a confirmation election, and grants limited eminent domain power only if the Act receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; 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

Recommendations filed with the Senate

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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