Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4751

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/28/09  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

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

Impact

The legislation is expected to provide significant local control over utility services and infrastructure development within the designated area. It empowers the municipal utility district to engage in various financial activities, including the ability to hold elections for tax and bond matters, which can impact local residents directly. This can lead to improvements in essential services but may also result in increased financial obligations for property owners within the district as new taxes might be levied to fund operations and maintenance.

Summary

House Bill 4751 proposes the creation of the Van Alstyne Municipal Utility District No. 2 within Collin County, Texas. This district is designed to provide utility services and includes several provisions that allow for the establishment of local governance, the ability to impose taxes, and the issuance of bonds to finance district projects. The proposed legislation seeks to serve a public purpose, primarily aimed at enhancing infrastructure such as paved roads and storm drainage improvements, vital for local community development.

Contention

One notable point of contention may arise from the district's ability to exercise eminent domain, albeit with limitations. The bill provides that the district can only use eminent domain within its borders and not in the corporate limits of the City of Van Alstyne without municipal consent. This provision raises concerns about potential conflicts with property owners who might be negatively affected by such actions, emphasizing the need for collaborative governance between the district and the city to address community needs and concerns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5365

Relating to the creation of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5343

Relating to the creation of the Wharton County 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.

TX SB2616

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB89

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB17

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5402

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB21

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB10

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB41

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB2579

Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 8; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Similar Bills

TX HB3707

Relating to the creation of the Venable Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

TX SB1877

Relating to the creation of the Venable Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

TX SB2530

Relating to the creation of the Van Alstyne Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Collin County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB894

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

TX HB3914

Relating to the creation or dissolution of certain special districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose an assessment, fee, or tax.

TX HB1524

Relating to the creation of the Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TX HB5310

Relating to the creation of the Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.