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Texas Senate Bill SB3065

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB3065

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Impact

The impact of SB3065 on state laws is significant as it provides legislative backing for the creation of municipal management districts with broad powers. With the authority to assess taxes and issue bonds, this bill could lead to an expansion in local revenue generation, allowing districts to finance infrastructure improvements and community services. It epitomizes a shift towards localized governance and management of public services, potentially leading to more efficient responses to local needs, especially in economically developing areas.

Summary

SB3065 introduces the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1, establishing a new special district in Hunt County, Texas. The district's purpose is to enhance local economic development, improve public welfare, and address local needs through various means such as providing services in commerce, transportation, and recreation. This is achieved by empowering the district to impose assessments, fees, and taxes as well as to issue bonds for financing improvement projects. The establishment of such districts seeks to supplement city and county services rather than replace them.

Contention

One point of contention is the provision granting the district the power of eminent domain, which can be seen as controversial among property rights advocates. If the district is allowed to utilize eminent domain, there could be concerns regarding the potential displacement of residents or businesses in favor of development projects. However, the bill states that the district is established for public purposes, and any use of eminent domain would have to align with these objectives, sparking a debate over the balance between economic development and individual rights.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Water Code

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

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 375. Municipal Management Districts In General
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 53. Code Of Municipal Ordinances
    • Section: New Section

Latest SB3065 Activity

Companion Bills

TX HB5691

Same As Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Similar Bills

TX HB5691

Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

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.

TX HB3707

Relating to the creation of the Venable Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

TX HB4786

Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TX SB1116

Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Crystal Clear Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TX SB1355

Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 83; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB2833

Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 83; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB2214

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 532; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.