TX
Texas House Bill HB5356

Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5356

Filed
4/9/23  
Out of House Committee
5/5/23  
Voted on by House
5/12/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

Impact

The introduction of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1 holds significant implications for state laws concerning local governance and fiscal authority. It allows the district to finance improvements through the issuance of bonds, thereby enabling substantial infrastructure investments in the region without relying on ad valorem taxes. Moreover, the bill expressly states that while the district can provide supplemental services and improvements, it does not diminish the responsibility of the City of McKinney to maintain existing services, ensuring that community standards are not compromised.

Summary

House Bill 5356 proposes the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1, aimed at managing and enhancing the development of a specific area in Collin County, Texas. This special district would be empowered to issue bonds and impose assessments and fees to fund various public improvements and services necessary to maintain employment, promote commerce, and ensure the overall welfare of the community. The bill establishes a framework for the district's governance, indicating that it will operate under a board of elected directors while adhering to legislative conditions laid out in the Texas Constitution.

Sentiment

General sentiment towards HB5356 appears favorable, with initial discussions highlighting the potential for economic growth and infrastructural development. Supporters underscore the bill’s role in catalyzing local job creation and enhancing the quality of life, appealing to both economic and civic interests. However, potential oppositional sentiments have emerged, particularly around the autonomy and fiscal implications of establishing such special districts, prompting discussions on the pace and handling of local governance matters.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB5356 include debates over the district's powers, specifically the absence of eminent domain authority and the stipulation that no ad valorem taxes can be levied. These provisions aim to address concerns about overreach into private property rights and local taxation. The requirement for a majority owner petition to finance services could also raise discussions on the equity of assessment practices within the district, emphasizing the need for a balance between collective benefits and individual fiscal responsibilities.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 375. Municipal Management Districts In General
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 262
    • Section: New Section

Water Code

  • Chapter 49. Provisions Applicable To All Districts
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 108
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 54. Municipal Utility Districts
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section

Tax Code

  • Chapter 311. Tax Increment Financing Act
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 312. Property Redevelopment And Tax Abatement Act
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB2598

Identical Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2598

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB196

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB51

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB3858

Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

TX HB1481

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB3859

Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

TX SB2271

Relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

TX HB4299

Relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

TX HB4703

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 28; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX SB1921

Relating to the creation of Kendleton Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Similar Bills

TX SB2598

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB51

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB196

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX SB1877

Relating to the creation of the Venable Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.