Bill: HB 304, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Urban Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Intergovernmental Relations

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Positive

Author(s)

Dennis Paul
Paul Bettencourt
Angie Chen Button
Mayes Middleton
Valoree Swanson
Ed Thompson

Sponsor(s)

Jane Nelson

Bill Caption

Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.



Bill Analysis

HB 304 would change the nature of the signatures required for a petition requesting the creation of a municipal management district (MMD) from the signatures of the owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the proposed district, to the signatures of the owners of a majority of the assessed value of such property that would be subject to assessment by the district. It would also remove residency as a qualification for serving as a district director, and allow for appointment. Additionally, this bill would authorize owners of property subject to assessment by a district to recommend to the governing body of the applicable municipality persons to serve on a succeeding board of directors of the MMD.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends supporting HB 304 because it would strengthen the property rights and individual liberty of individuals subject to taxation through an MMD. It would also give them more of a voice in who serves on the board of an entity which taxes those individuals.

Organizations Opposed

City of Dallas
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