Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Impact
The creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22 is intended to bolster local economic growth by allowing for the financing of projects that would typically support infrastructure and public services. This includes providing essential services like water and wastewater management, as well as recreational facilities, thereby improving the overall quality of life and attractiveness of the district for businesses and residents alike. The district's governance will be in the hands of a board of directors appointed with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring a degree of regulatory compliance and accountability.
Summary
SB1882, known as the act relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22, aims to establish a special district that can levy assessments, impose taxes, and issue bonds for various public objectives. The district is designed to facilitate economic development, enhance public welfare, and maintain services such as transportation, housing, and recreation within its designated area. Specifically, the bill authorizes the district to cooperate with the City of Houston and Harris County for the purpose of service delivery and community improvement.
Contention
There may be notable concerns regarding the impact of SB1882 on local governance and taxation. Opponents of similar bills often argue that the establishment of such districts can lead to increased tax burdens on property owners, as assessments and taxes can be imposed to finance district activities. Furthermore, while the bill ensures local services are not supplanted, the effectiveness and efficiency of these services depend heavily on the district's management practices and transparency. Critics may also fear potential overreach in the district's authority that could affect community autonomy.
Identical
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of The Grand Prairie Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Provides for the boundaries and governance of the Opelousas Downtown Development District and authorizes the district to create economic development districts. (gov sig)
Provides relative to the governance and funding of the Special School District, which provides special education services through its schools and programs (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)