Texas House Bill HB3803

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Introduced: 3/14/11
• Out of House Committee: 4/18/11
• Voted on by House: 4/27/11
• Refer: 3/23/11
• Out of Senate Committee: 5/19/11
• Report Pass: 4/7/11
• Voted on by Senate: 5/21/11
• Engrossed: 4/27/11
• Governor Action: 6/17/11
• Refer: 5/3/11
• Report Pass: 5/19/11
• Enrolled: 5/23/11
• Passed: 6/17/11

Caption

Relating to the creation of the Cottonwood Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Impact

This legislation impacts local governance by allowing the newly created district the ability to finance public projects through bonds and taxes levied on property within its boundaries. It enables the district to utilize the revenue generated from these sources to fund necessary infrastructure improvements. The establishment of a municipal utility district aims to enhance local services and ensure that developments comply with Texas state laws regarding utility districts.

Summary

House Bill 3803 establishes the Cottonwood Municipal Utility District No. 2 in Grayson County, granting it the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds to fund its operations and projects. The bill outlines the process for creating the district, which includes elections for a board of directors and the necessity of obtaining consent from municipalities within the district's boundaries. This framework is designed to facilitate the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, including roads and drainage improvements, thus serving a public purpose within the community.

Contention

One notable aspect of HB 3803 is its stipulation regarding the power of eminent domain. While the bill permits the district to exercise eminent domain for certain purposes, it includes specific limitations that prevent the district from using this power outside its boundaries. This provision has raised discussions on the balance between public interests and private landowners' rights, ensuring that land acquisition for public projects is carried out with caution.