Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2594

Filed

3/13/25

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the provision of supplemental services by management organizations in certain public improvement districts located in certain municipalities.

Impact

The bill mandates that municipalities contracted with management organizations are tasked with implementing services aimed at crime reduction, cleanliness enhancement, and beautification. Furthermore, it establishes a funding mechanism whereby municipalities and counties must financially support these management organizations through special assessments collected from local properties. These measures are intended to provide stability and focus for public improvement initiatives, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively in areas deemed critical for urban development.

Summary

Senate Bill 2594, introduced in the Texas Senate, focuses on the provision of supplemental services within certain public improvement districts in municipalities with populations exceeding 900,000 but less than two million. This bill aims to promote improvements and services that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in designated areas. Key elements of the bill include defining management organizations responsible for carrying out these supplemental services and detailing their governance structure.

Contention

There are potential points of contention surrounding SB2594, particularly regarding the balance of power between municipalities and the management organizations. Critics may argue that by centralizing oversight and funding mechanisms, local governments might be constrained in their ability to address unique community needs. Additionally, the specificity of the objectives outlined in the bill—such as the emphasis on crime and vagrancy—might lead to discussions about the adequacy of these measures for fostering community well-being and the implications for public accountability and local governance.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Local Government Code

Chapter 372. Improvement Districts In Municipalities And Counties
- Section: 011
- Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3844

Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.

TX SB1958

Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.

TX SB1848

Relating to the dissolution by election of certain urban area water control and improvement districts.

TX HB3421

Relating to the provision of law enforcement services in certain municipalities by the Department of Public Safety.

TX SB1056

Relating to the directors and administration of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.

TX SB1830

Relating to the dissolution of certain water districts located in urban areas.

TX HB2815

Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts and to notice a person who proposes to sell or convey real property located in any of certain conservation and reclamation districts must provide to a prospective purchaser of that property.

TX HB5405

Relating to the conversion of the Legacy Water Control and Improvement District to the Legacy Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5363

Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB5399