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TX SB3063

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1 in Liberty County, Texas, as a special district covering approximately 605.3 acres in the Julianna Malley League

  • Establishes a five-member elected board of directors serving staggered four-year terms, with compensation up to $150 per meeting and maximum $7,200 annually per director

  • Grants the district authority to impose ad valorem taxes, assessments, and fees, and to issue bonds (with voter approval required for tax-backed bonds and municipal consent required before issuing any bonds)

  • Authorizes the district to provide water, wastewater, drainage, road, recreational, and parking facilities, as well as economic development programs, law enforcement contracts, and pedestrian improvements

  • Grants limited eminent domain power if the bill receives a two-thirds legislative vote; otherwise, the district explicitly cannot exercise eminent domain

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management 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

Not again placed on intent calendar

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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