Bill

HB 4638

86(R) - 2019
House Land & Resource Management
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
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House Land & Resource Management
Senate Intergovernmental Relations

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Tan Parker

Sponsor(s)

Pat Fallon

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the Bear Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 4638 seeks to create a municipal utility district (MUD) focusing on road construction, drainage, wastewater, and other fundamental needs and may issue bonds and may hold an election to vote on issuing bonds from ad valorem taxes and operation and maintenance taxes. The first 5 members of the board of directors are appointed and temporary. The district would be granted limited power of eminent domain.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 4638 as it does not affect our liberty principles.