Bill

SB 2244

87(R) - 2021
Senate Local Government
Senate Local Government
Special Districts

Companion Bill

HB 4666

Contact the Author

Brian Birdwell

Phone:

512-463-0122

Capitol Office:

E1.706

Email:

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Brian Birdwell

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1; 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

SB 2244 would create the Lorena Municipal Management District No.1 to "promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district." The district would not have eminent domain authority but would have the authority to impose an operation and maintenance tax if approved by the voters of the district in an election.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action opposes the creation of new Municipal Management Districts. This type of special purpose district is a non-municipal entity with municipal-like authority and exists to engage in economic development activities that are inconsistent with limited government and free market principles. Texas Action opposes SB 2244.

Contact the Author

Brian Birdwell

Phone:

512-463-0122

Capitol Office:

E1.706

Email: