Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the Save Historic Muny District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 2553 would create the Save Historical Muny District for the purpose of preserving the 141.35 acres of land used for the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin as a golf course, publicly available parkland, or a combination of those uses. Upon voter approval from qualified voters within the district, the district would be allowed to enter into a contract with the city to allow the city to provide to revenue from fees collected by the city from municipally-owned utility customers in the district in exchange for the district providing an improvement project or service that provides a public benefit to the city.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 2553 as it is a local issue which does not appear to affect our liberty principles.