Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 48; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
If enacted, HB3882 will grant the new municipal utility district limited powers such as the ability to issue bonds, impose assessments, fees, and taxes, and the authority to conduct necessary projects related to roads and storm drainage. The district will have the right to design, acquire, construct, operate, and maintain road projects, adhering to applicable municipal and county regulations, thereby potentially enhancing infrastructure within the region.
House Bill 3882 pertains to the establishment of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 48. The bill outlines the general provisions for creating the district, including the requirement for consent from municipalities within which the district is located before holding an election to confirm its formation. Additionally, the bill mandates that elections must be held to appoint directors for the district's governing board and confirms the public purpose the district aims to serve.
A notable provision in HB3882 is the limitation placed on the district’s power of eminent domain, ensuring it cannot exercise such powers unless a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature is obtained. This has raised discussions among stakeholders regarding the balance between facilitating development through utility districts and ensuring property rights are respected. The ability of the newly formed district to add assessment fees and taxes may also generate concerns among property owners about possible increases in their tax burdens.