Relating to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Impact
The proposed amendments to the Special District Local Laws Code are designed to streamline the election process for these newly created MUDs. The changes could facilitate quicker appointments of directors through temporary appointments until official elections can be held. This should improve the operational efficiency of the MUDs as well as enhance service delivery to constituents who depend on the utilities provided by these districts. The legislation reflects a commitment to enhancing local governance and infrastructure development in Montgomery and Liberty Counties.
Summary
SB2461 addresses the creation and election processes for East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) Nos. 8 through 14, as well as Montgomery County MUDs Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County MUD No. 5. The bill outlines specific deadlines for elections that are necessary to confirm the establishment of these new districts. By doing so, it aims to provide a clear timeline and structure for local governance in relation to these utility districts, ensuring that the election process is efficient and compliant with new regulations.
Contention
While there appears to be broad support for creating additional MUDs to support growing populations, there may be concerns regarding governance and representation. The process of appointing temporary directors until elections can be held might raise questions about accountability and the representation of local citizens’ interests. Additionally, some stakeholders may be apprehensive about the potential for increased government spending or taxation associated with the establishment and maintenance of these utility districts.
Identical
Relating to the terms of temporary directors and to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Relating to the Mustang Ridge Municipal Utility District, the Wildwood Municipal Utility District, the Creedmoor Municipal Utility District, and the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 40; granting limited powers of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 218; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the terms of temporary directors and to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
Relating to the creation of the Western Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing general law authority to issue bonds and exercise the power of eminent domain; providing general law authority to impose assessments, fees, surcharges, or taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges.
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges.
Relating to the creation of the Western Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing general law authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.