Bill: HB 2565, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Special Purpose Districts
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Lynn Stucky
Sponsor(s)
Craig Estes
Bill Caption
Relating to the powers and duties of the Big Sky Municipal Utility District of Denton County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This is a local bill. HB 2565 would grant the Big Sky Municipal Utility District of Denton County certain powers to implement and finance road projects and firefighter services. This includes the authority to issue bonds and other obligations.
Vote Recommendation Notes
While this bill would modify and expand the authority of an existing special purpose district, due to the limited local nature of this bill and the unique role MUDs play in allowing development to take place in a way that makes the users of the service responsible for the cost of that development, we are neutral on this legislation. We do recommend that MUDs be subject to sunset provisions so they do not operate in perpetuity.
