Bill
SB 2196
85(R) - 2017
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Municipal Utility Districts
Municipalities
Special Districts
Companion Bill
HB 4047
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Dawn Buckingham
Bill Caption
Relating to the requirements for annexation by a municipality of certain municipal utility districts.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 2196 would establish requirements for the governing body of a municipality that intends to annex all or part of certain special districts in Travis County. This bill would require such a municipality to first adopt a resolution of intention and transmit it to a list of districts. On receipt of the resolution, the districts would call an election for the annexation.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill provides a higher level of accountability in local government and protects against unwilling annexation of the specific special purpose districts enumerated in the bill. This upholds our principle of limited government. For this reason, we support this legislation.
Organizations Supporting
Koch Companies
Texas TURF
Organizations Opposed
City of Austin
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