Bill

SB 2066

84(R) - 2015
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
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Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Kevin Eltife

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the Rose City Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

Fiscal Notes

Because the bill would not have statewide impact on units of local government of the same type or class, no comment from this office is required by the rules of the House/Senate as to its probable fiscal implication on units of local governmen

Bill Analysis

This bill seeks to create a municipal utility district focusing on road construction, drainage, wastewater, and other fundamental needs and may issue bonds and levy ad valorem taxes. The first 5 members of the board of directors are appointed and temporary. The district is located in Smith County, comprised of 4,000 ACRES, Tyler, Texas. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 2066 would provide the legislative requirement necessary to establish fundamental services in the area described in the bill as Rose City Municipal Utility District. The taxing and bonding authority given to theRose City Municipal Utility District only has local application. While this bill would create a new special purpose district, due to the local nature of this bill we are neutral on this legislation. 

MUDs are a political subdivision of the State that can provide utilities, parks, pools, recreational facilities, and other services to new residential developments within the boundaries of the district. MUDs may levy taxes, collect fees, and issue bonds to provide these services.