Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Impact
The introduction of HB 1378 reconfigures local governance by creating a new entity that can address specific geographic needs within Harris County. The district can impose taxes and assessments to generate funding necessary for various improvement projects, indicating a significant shift in how local public services may be financed and managed. Ideally, these initiatives are expected to lead to better infrastructure, more robust local economies, and enhanced services for residents within the district's boundaries.
Summary
House Bill 1378 establishes the Harris County Improvement District No. 23, granting it the authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes to facilitate its operations. The creation of this special district is aimed at fostering the development and maintenance of employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, the arts, and overall public welfare in the designated area. This bill aligns with constitutional provisions aimed at promoting local economic development and improving quality of life within Harris County.
Contention
While the bill is generally aimed at economic growth and community enhancement, there may be potential contention regarding the taxation authority it grants. Local residents may express concerns about potential tax increases that would arise from the district's ability to impose these assessments. Furthermore, there could be debates surrounding the oversight and management of the district, particularly regarding how effectively it coordinates with existing city and county services, and how it may affect property values and local business environments.
Identical
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or 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 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 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 Grand Prairie Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.
Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; 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 Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 161; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.