Bill: HB 4638, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
House Land & Resource Management
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)
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.