Relating to the powers, operations, and boundaries of The Woodlands Township; authorizing a fee.
Impact
If enacted, SB2018 would authorize the district to charge fees for the use of its transportation services and also allow it to apply for state and federal funding for various projects. The findings section emphasizes that these powers and functions will promote public welfare by stimulating employment and conserving property values. This legislative action could potentially reshape the socioeconomic landscape of The Woodlands by increasing accessibility and enhancing local infrastructure to support business growth.
Summary
SB2018 proposes to amend the regulations surrounding The Woodlands Township, notably expanding its powers, operations, and boundaries. The bill asserts that the creation of the district is crucial for economic diversification and the provision of essential public services, including transportation and pedestrian facilities. This act aims to enhance the community’s economic health and facilitate development in specific areas, particularly the Town Center, by improving facilities and providing essential public services.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SB2018 include the implications for local governance and autonomy. The expansion of district powers may lead to debates regarding the balance between state authority and local control. The bill has garnered criticism from opponents who may view the increased ability to impose fees and the potential for expansion of authority as measures that could detract from community input in local service provision and regulations.
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.
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.
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.
Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Tabor Ranch Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Modifies cost thresholds for reimbursement of extraordinary special education costs; requires State to bear full cost of nonpublic school transportation for certain school districts.