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Texas House Bill HB4782

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4782

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Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township.

Impact

One significant aspect of HB 4782 is the empowerment it provides to The Woodlands Township to issue public securities and bonds, which can be used to fund various improvement projects within the area. This means that the township can finance infrastructure developments essential for economic diversification and employment retention. The legislation aims to bolster community services by allowing the township to maintain and develop recreational and cultural facilities, which are crucial for enhancing quality of life and promoting community engagement.

Summary

House Bill 4782 relates specifically to the administration and financial operations of The Woodlands Township within Texas. The bill outlines the powers and duties of the township, emphasizing its role in promoting economic growth and development through various means, including the potential to enter into tax abatement agreements and the ability to generate revenue through local taxes such as sales and occupancy taxes. This financial autonomy is presented as a way to sustain and stimulate business activities within the township, thereby improving local economies.

Contention

However, some points of contention arise regarding the extent of financial authority granted to the township. Critics may argue that the ability to impose additional taxes and enter into binding agreements without stringent oversight could lead to fiscal mismanagement or overreach. Additionally, the provisions for creating emergency service districts could result in disputes over jurisdiction and responsibilities between different governance entities. Advocates for increased accountability and clarity in fiscal management may also seek amendments to ensure that taxpayer interests are sufficiently protected in such developments.

Companion Bills

TX SB2515

Identical Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township; providing authority to impose an events admission tax.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5352

Relating to the approval and creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the district, including the authority to impose an assessment, a tax, and issue bonds.

TX HB5311

Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.

TX SB2606

Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.

TX HB2900

Relating to the powers, duties, and use of funds of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.

TX SB1056

Relating to the directors and administration of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.

TX SB2521

Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts.

TX HB2606

Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.

TX HB5322

Relating to the administration, powers, territory, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.

TX HB2843

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1500

Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.

Similar Bills

TX HB2803

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.

TX SB1988

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.

TX SB2515

Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township; providing authority to impose an events admission tax.

TX SB1160

Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; providing authority to impose a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.

TX HB1532

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

TX HB5341

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

TX HB190

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB2525

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.