Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
The bill's implementation is expected to have significant implications for local governance and infrastructure development in Fort Bend County. By creating this water control district, the legislation aims to streamline the management of water resources and related construction projects, enabling improvements in local infrastructure necessary for community growth and development. The district will have the capacity to impose an operation and maintenance tax, which is vital for funding its activities and ensuring ongoing maintenance of the infrastructure established under its jurisdiction.
House Bill 2124 establishes the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, which is designed to manage water-related issues and infrastructure within its jurisdiction. This bill provides the newly created district with the authority to levy taxes, issue bonds, and exercise limited eminent domain powers, specifically aimed at facilitating public infrastructure projects such as the construction and maintenance of roads and storm drainage systems. It aligns with Texas state law provisions governing such special districts under the Texas Constitution.
Some points of contention surrounding HB 2124 may arise from the powers granted to the district, particularly in relation to eminent domain. Critics may argue that the ability to exercise eminent domain for projects could face opposition from property owners who are concerned about land acquisition without adequate compensation or due process. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the accountability of the district's governing body, which consists of five elected directors, in terms of ensuring transparency and representing the interests of the local community.