Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion.
Impact
The legislation aims to facilitate airport expansion projects by removing bureaucratic barriers associated with land acquisition. By allowing municipalities to bypass sealed bid processes, the bill seeks to expedite the development of essential infrastructure necessary for local economies. The fair market value sale process, including considerations for land remediation costs, is designed to ensure that municipalities receive land at a reasonable price while addressing any existing environmental concerns.
Summary
SB1149 is an act relating to the authorization for the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion. The bill amends Section 496.0021 of the Government Code by allowing the Board to sell land directly to municipalities at fair market value, bypassing the requirement for sealed bidding. This provides a streamlined process for municipalities to acquire land necessary for expanding airport facilities, particularly adjacent to active runways.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SB1149 may include discussions on the implications for local governance and the authority of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Stakeholders might raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest or the transparency of the appraisal process that determines land value. Additionally, there could be implications regarding how this bill interacts with other statutory requirements pertaining to public land sales and usage, particularly in urban planning contexts.
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.